Stonefire Dragons Book 11: Craved by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan

Stonefire Dragons Book 11

All non-Irish dragon-shifters are being banished from Ireland, and Brenna Rossi’s only chance to stay with the clan she’s grown to love is to mate one of the Irish dragons—Killian O’Shea. Even though he’s lost his memory and his dragon, she’s drawn to him and looks forward to some no-strings-attached heat between the sheets. However, the more time she spends with him, the more she realizes that maybe she does want a future with Killian. The only question is whether or not there will be one.

Killian O’Shea lost his dragon and his memory. He has no idea who he is or why everyone keeps asking him to remember them. The only person who doesn’t try to change him is Brenna Rossi, which is why he agreed to mate her. But just as he starts to enjoy his new bride, Killian learns that whatever drug had been used on him isn’t finished yet and that maybe there are worse things in the world than losing your memory.

As things deteriorate, Brenna tries to do everything she can to keep Killian whole and sane. But the more she helps him, the more she starts to wonder if she’ll lose the man she’s falling for. Will Brenna and Killian find a way to bring back his memories and dragon? Or, will they forge a new path to be together?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37781397-craved-by-the-dragon

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

The eleventh book in the series and it was probably my favorite! When I found out that Brenna and Killian's story was next to be released after the novella Finding the Dragon came out in the fall, I was beyond excited. Because Aiding the Dragon left us with a cliffhanger of what will happen to Killian after his abduction and memories erased? I was looking to forward to his journey on whether or not he would regain his dragon and his memories and it was a story that was told beautifully by Jessie. 

I loved the relationship between Killian and Brenna. Ever since Brenna arrived at Glenough she was attracted to Killian, yet he showed no interest in her. The Killian we met is a hardcore warrior, intent on protecting his family and clan. He is serious and his only focus is on his job. So what happens when he has no memories? For the first time, Killian can focus on himself and what he needs and what he wants to do with his life. And what he is finding to like is Brenna. She is the only one who treats him as a normal person. She isn't pushing him to find his dragon or recover his memories. She takes him as he is and is honest and caring towards him. He appreciates it and begins to really lean toward her, which he has never let himself do with anyone else. 

What was great about this story, besides the building romance and watching these two great characters fall in love, was that we got a very close look of what is inside a dragon-shifter's mind. Killian is on a journey to find himself and his inner dragon once more and the journey is surprising and actually pretty awesome to follow. (I hate spoilers, so I will not being doing that!) 

Another great thing we got in this story was that we got to see some beloved characters once again that we haven't seen in a while. And how they are doing on Stonefire. 

And another surprise the book gave us was another love story! Caitlin O'Shea, Teagan and Killian's mother, in a small sacrifice to help her son regain his memories, she finds love once more with someone from her past. This allows us another look at a different dragon clan. And I instantly loved some of these new characters and hope we get to see more of them! 

We are introduced to a bunch new characters and two of which will be the stars of the next Stonefire book. I'm looking forward to learning more about the Dragon Knights and getting to know more of these new characters. And of course getting to see the old ones as well. Each story in this series gets better and better, and Craved by the Dragon was definitely a favorite, if not my top favorite of this series! Can't wait to see what else Jessie has in store for us. 

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Shatter Me Series Book 4: Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me series Book 4

Juliette Ferrars thought she'd won. She took over Sector 45, was named the new Supreme Commander, and now has Warner by her side. But she's still the girl with the ability to kill with a single touch—and now she's got the whole world in the palm of her hand. When tragedy hits, who will she become? Will she be able to control the power she wields and use it for good?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34992929-restore-me

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Shattered Me. Unraveled Me. Ignited Me. Restored Me...well not exactly. More like made my heart deliriously happy in the beginning, but like any series brought back and will be continuing for another three books, it has to break your heart and everything you love first. Sigh. Yes, happiness can only last so long. Restore Me is the next installment of what was the Shatter Me trilogy and like it's previous books, despite the pain and heartache of watching characters you love hurting, it is still amazing. 

Warner is given a point of view this time alongside Juliette. And seeing things from his side only makes the book better. We finally get to know his thoughts, his hopes, his fear, his loves. And it is something worth reading. The story picks up shortly where Ignite Me left off. And it is a wake up call and reality check for Juliette. Her actions in Ignite Me, lead to consequences. She learns that just because the bad guy is gone, doesn't mean there will automatically be peace and that everything will fall into place. And if that wasn't bad enough a big secret of Juliette's past is revealed. Something you don't see coming. Or more like somethings, since they were way too many revelations that had not only Juliette's head spinning but mine as well. New characters are introduced and with them comes the beginning of opening up Warner's past as well. We learn so much more about this world that was created by Mafi and we get a deeper look into her characters that make us realize that we didn't know them as well as we thought we did. And though the pain she brings with this story, I have to have hope that things will get better. (I mean we have another two books left! There had to be some real bad before the good, right? Right!?) 

Great great story. Read it all in one sitting. Which was like 3 hours. Kind of nuts when you think about it. But if you loved the previous books, you will enjoy this one! Or at least know and hope that  Mafi will take it easier on our beloved characters in the future!

An Alpha and Omega Novel Book 5: Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs

An Alpha and Omega Novel Book 5

In her bestselling Alpha and Omega series, Patricia Briggs “spins tales of werewolves, coyote shifters, and magic and, my, does she do it well” (USATODAY.com). Now mated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham face a threat like no other–one that lurks too close to home…

They are the wild and the broken. The werewolves too damaged to live safely among their own kind. For their own good, they have been exiled to the outskirts of Aspen Creek, Montana. Close enough to the Marrok’s pack to have its support; far enough away to not cause any harm.

With their Alpha out of the country, Charles and Anna are on call when an SOS comes in from the fae mate of one such wildling. Heading into the mountainous wilderness, they interrupt the abduction of the wolf–but can’t stop blood from being shed. Now Charles and Anna must use their skills–his as enforcer, hers as peacemaker–to track down the attackers, reopening a painful chapter in the past that springs from the darkest magic of the witchborn…

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35839437-burn-bright

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

FINALLY! Charles and Anna are back and the wait was soooo worth it! Back in Montana we get to catch up with these two great characters. Timeline wise, it is just after Mercy's adventure in Silence Fallen. Bran hasn't returned yet and has left Charles in charge. However, not everything is going great. We learn about the wildlings that live on the outskirts of Aspen Creek. The werewolves who are too damaged to live with the rest of the pack. But trouble starts when Charles receives a call from one of the mate of a wildling. It is only the beginning of what starts a downhill motion of more trouble, secrets, danger, and betrayals that you didn't see coming. We get a glimpse of so many characters in this novel other than Anna and Charles as well. Threats are coming from all over werewolves and witches alike. And with every good book the myths and story telling is incredible. A great addition to this series and I look forward to the others. If you loved the past books, this one will not disappoint you. 

Asylums for Magical Threats Book 4: Flare of Promise by Jessie Donovan

Asylums for Magical Threats Book 4

ASYLUMS FOR MAGICAL THREATS BOOK 4 

Two years ago, Petra Brandt faked her death and broke her fiancé’s heart to save her brother. While she never stopped loving him, she accepted her new life as a mercenary. At least, until the day she learns Will’s life is in danger. Blackmailing a few people along the way to help her, Petra devises a plan to free her former love and save his life. 

After a rogue first-born kills his fiancée with elemental fire, Dr. William Evans dedicates his life to ridding the world of magic. What he didn’t expect was to develop his own magical ability and become a research subject himself. A strange man offers him a deal for his freedom, and Will takes it. However, his choice reconnects him with the woman he believed to be dead. 

Will and Petra must work together to survive. But can they overcome their past full of lies, secrets, and betrayals? Or will their love only remain a distant memory? 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29416297-flare-of-promise

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Book 4 of the Asylums for Magical Threats and it was awesome! We had met Petra and Will in earlier books so it was really great to have their story told. In order to protect Will from her brother's mistakes, Petra faked her own death and entered a life she wouldn't have chosen for herself. Meanwhile, Will in his grief for losing the love of his life to magic, made it his life mission to get rid of it. When Petra learns that Will's life is in danger she knows she needs to save him. Their reunion only proves that anger can only hold onto you so long when it comes to those you love. They are given a second chance and get to meet some favorite characters like Jaxton and Kiarra. There is also finally the discover of the Earth Talent. And with new information things, we learn more about those with latent abilities and the Talents. 

Though is the last book that was published for this series, at the end in the note to the reader, there is a promise of more stories to come! The journey and story line is definitely not over. And though nothing new has been published since this release, I really hope Jessie Donovan continues this series because it is definitely a favorite of mine by her! 

Asylums for Magical Threats Book 3: Shadow of Temptation by Jessie Donovan

Asylums for Magical Threats Book 3

An undercover agent about to crack…

Two years of living a double-life has taken a toll on Sabrina Ono, but if she plays her cards right, her assignment should be finished within the week. However, just as she starts planning her final moves, a man she once called friend shows up wanting revenge.

A man with an unusual power…

Jorge Salazar is a Shadow-Shifter. After being forced to work for a sociopath for nine months, he strikes a deal to escape, but there’s a price for his freedom—he must capture the leader of a Feiru terrorist group and turn him in. Unfortunately, the only person who can help him succeed is the woman who not only betrayed his biggest secret, but also broke his heart.

As the pair work against the clock to bring down the terrorist group and save another group of innocents from dying, an unexpected attraction builds. Will Sabrina and Jorge’s secrets be too much to overcome, or will their feelings be able to heal past wrongs?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23213927-shadow-of-temptation

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Third book of the series and though it is probably considered more of a novella because it is shorter than the others, it was still a really good addition to the story! Jorge is brought back and a new character, Sabrina, is introduced. We learn a little bit more of Jorge and his rare shadow abilities as well as see another organization's, that Sabrina is part of, role in this world. Reunited after betrayals and secrets, Jorge and Sabrina work together to put away the leader of a Feiru terrorist group. And though they try to ignore their connection with anger from their pasts, they eventually realize that you can't hold onto anger with the life they live. Adventure, danger, and romance, their story is just another piece of the Feiru world and in uniting everyone in a cause that will lead to peace. 

Asylums for Magical Threats Book 2: Frozen Desires by Jessie Donovan

Asylums for Magical Threats Book 2

Camilla Melini is a high-ranking soldier with an organization fighting to free elemental magic users. Her latest assignment is to find one of the legendary elemental Four Talents, and she's determined to get in and out of Mexico as quickly as possible to avoid running into the man who nearly destroyed her life. But when the dangerous man from her past finds her, Cam must work with Marco Alvarez, a man she'd dismissed as a playboy, to prevent the the powerful magic of the Talents from falling into the wrong hands. She never expected the charming playboy to be a cunning warrior worthy of her heart... Marco Alvarez is sent to Mexico with two goals-to watch Cam's back and to investigate a series of arson fires targeting former AMT prison employees. But when a shadow-shifter shows up looking for Cam, Marco decides he needs to stick close to her to help her mission succeed. As he gets to know the strong-willed woman, he's torn between telling her the truth of his elemental magic and keeping the others who share his secret safe. But when Cam sacrifices herself to save her colleagues, Marco must expose the secret of his elemental magic or risk losing the only woman who can match both his passion and his strength.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21882331-frozen-desires

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Book 2 of the Asylums for Magical Threats and I must say I am liking this series quite a lot. This story focuses on Camilla and Marco, who are sent to find one of the Four Talents. In the previous book we learn Kiarra is a Talent, which means there are three left that DEFEND needs to find and protect. The relationship between Camilla and Marco starts off rocky. And I will admit it took me a while to warm up to Cam. She is this tough bad ass woman soldier and leader and though I understood her motivation and her instincts to prove that just because she is a woman doesn't mean she can't lead, for me, she was a bit over the top. However, Marco was the best character to take her down a bit and make her realize that he does in fact respect her and has no problem with her being in charge, as long as she is at least willing to listen to what he has to say. Because his information and skills are helpful. And he is more than the mask that he wears around others. You learn a lot about their pasts and how it has defined who they are at this moment. Their mission has adventure and dangers and all the while they strive to complete it we get to them break down their walls and open up for the first time. The story also continues two other story lines from the first book that deals with Millie and Gio. Each are in their own situation and I curious to see if they will cross paths once more. Definitely a great series and if you liked the first one you should keep reading! 

Sequel to DotPK: Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller

Sequel to Daughter of the Pirate King

Alosa's mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. Still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, first mate Riden is a constant distraction, but now he's under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will soon be facing her father's justice.

When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King. Despite the danger, Alosa knows they will recover the treasure first . . . after all, she is the daughter of the Siren Queen.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36682619-daughter-of-the-siren-queen

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Sequel to Daughter of the Pirate King, Alosa, Riden, and the rest of the Ava-lee crew are back and if you liked the first one, you will definitely love the second! I fell in love with Daughter of the Pirate King when I first read it last year. A kick-ass girl captain pirate, what's not to love? Alosa returns to the Pirate King to deliver the map she recovered for the ultimate treasure that lies on Isla de Canta. However, she makes a discovery that changes everything she thought she knew. Now it's a race to reach Isla de Canta before her father and his fleet catch her and her crew. 

We discover more of the siren side of Alosa and the power she holds. Her journey to master her siren side isn't done alone. Riden is still on her crew and he refuses to leave her. I love their relationship and though they both can be stubborn, the love the two of them have for one another is stronger than anything, even a siren's song. Their relationship has their ups and downs but together they know they are stronger and will do anything to protect their crew and one another. 

The book is filled with adventure, love, and danger that keeps you on your toes. What else do you expect from a story filled with pirates? She truly is the Lady Jack Sparrow. And I'm super sad the story is over but I loved every moment.