Thursday 8 January 2015

Darkness Series (Novellas 1 to 7) by K. F. Breene

I stumbled upon this superb little PNR series by chance and it quickly became engrossing.  Unfortunately I have read all of the novellas (1 to 7) in such quick succession that they have all melded into one long book in my head so I don’t feel like I can write my thoughts on each book individually.

The series as a whole is very entertaining and enjoyable, it is fast paced, action packed, sexy and filled with sarcastic and witty banter.  You really get involved with the characters and I felt like I knew them.  You have awesome battles in each book and some rather steamy sessions both of which are sure to set your pulse racing.

These books are very easy to read and are ideal to pick up when you want to lose yourself in a book that you don’t have to think too hard about.  I was a little miffed, upset and mortified when I realised that book 7, Jonas, was to be the last in the series, however the author, K F Breene, has announced that she will write more! (Awesome) Thank the gods - for one horrible moment I thought we wouldn't be hearing a story for Charles! And that just would not do - although I did thoroughly enjoy Jonas' story!

Now the warning - these are definitely books for 18+ some more sensitive readers may be offended by some of the content.

The first book in this bestselling series, Into the Darkness, is FREE!

Books in the series:

Into the Darkness, Novella 1
Book Description:

Sasha has grown up with one surety: she’s not normal. 

She sees things in the darkness that no one else can see. Mysterious men cloaked in shadow, moving through the night. The problem is, pointing out invisible people is a fast track to a padded cell. Orphaned at age five, Sasha quickly learns an important survival tip: keep her mouth shut and stay out of the spotlight.

Until one night, everything changes. She and her boyfriend, Jared, find themselves stranded on the wrong side of town. Suddenly, the men she was convinced were hallucinations, are very real. And very dangerous.

As a new world opens up around her, she meets him. The Boss. An alpha leader who entrances her mind and tugs on her body. Primal and sexual, his people have a different set of rules. And they don’t always play nice.

As danger rises up around her, her differences may be the only thing that saves her life. She must embrace what she’s tried so hard to hide, while resisting the person her body craves most. Sasha has finally found her shadow men, and they will change her life forever.

Braving The Elements, Novella 2
Book Description:

Sasha has always known she was different, but now she also knows that the shadow men she’s seen all her life, are real. 
With a life goal of fitting in, Sasha hopes her strange abilities will finally make true friendship a possibility. Unfortunately, her magic doesn’t function like everyone else’s. What she thought would make her belong, sets her apart now more than ever.

Stefan, all but promised to a different woman, has tried to keep his mind on his duties instead of the irresistible and free-spirited human. But when she is threatened, he can’t keep his distance anymore. He realizes he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe, and more importantly, make her his. 

Just when one thing clicks into place, another spirals out of control. Stefan’s clan isn’t the only group that would benefit from an extremely rare type of magic. And their enemies will stop at nothing to get what they want.

Braving the Elements is the second novella in K.F.Breene’s long awaited Darkness series. Sasha’s story is one of discovery, awareness, and understanding, and is jam packed with action, humor, sexual tension, and an overwhelming desire for final acceptance.

On a Razor’s Edge, Novella 3
Book Description:

If Sasha thought life would slow down after being captured, she was dead wrong. 

Having an extremely high level of magic, but not knowing how to use it, has become more than a little problematic. Struggling to get her power under control has everyone on their toes, waiting for something to blow up. And then there is the issue of loving Stefan, but not being able to mate him because she hadn't a clue how to lead, which is necessary if she wants to rule by his side.

No, things have not gotten any easier.

With the incoming visit of the Regional and his white mage, the pressure turns way up for both Sasha and Stefan. So many issues are riding on the balance, and one word from the authoritative pair could have Sasha back in her old life, still in danger, and without the resources to carry on.

Sasha has to learn to battle while walking on a razor's edge.

Demons, Novella 4
Book Description:

It’s been a long road, but Sasha has finally claimed her role as the least knowledge mage in history. She’s also acquired a new, incredibly grumpy bodyguard, and a spunky new BFF. With her team by her side, she learns the ropes of this new profession. 

Her experience level is about to be fast-tracked, however. 

On a routine trip to check out a perimeter breach, she encounters a hideous demon called by an experienced magic worker. It is this terrifying discovery that unlocks a deeper problem: Stefan’s troubled past and the reason he gravely mistrusts the Mata. 

While Sasha struggles to fight the physical demons, Stefan struggles to fight the demons of his past. If he fails, his future in Sasha will be lost.

The Council, Novella 5
Book Description:

With Sasha as the proclaimed Mage of high ranking power, she can't just slip under the carpet to a peaceful existance. Instead, she must present herself to the Council, a group of white mages who reside over the magical community, governing Stefan's people. There she must prove she has what it takes to be the mage of Stefan's clan, not something easily done.

Stefan, too, has been noticed by the large faction of rulers. An alpha leader with a firm hold over his people, he has outgrown in his position, and it shows. Ties to a human mage with a vast well of power, though, has made him a target. Sasha is sought after, and those who want to harness her power will take her by force if necessary.

With Dominicous' and Toa's help, Sasha and Stefan must face the trials coming up. Proving themselves is the easy part. Getting out with their lives becomes the challenge.

Shadow Watcher, Novella 6
Book Description:

In the wake of ridding their territory of a menace, Sasha has only one pressing duty left: find more human magic workers. And while it is undoubtedly important on some grand scale, the task is, in itself, surprisingly uneventful. That is, until a strange predator takes an interest in her and Charles on their trek home one evening. In the space of twenty-four hours Sasha's life goes from mundane to being stalked and threatened. A new shifter has moved into town, and if the whispered rumors are to be believed, something even more sinister is lurking behind, watching and waiting for the right moment to spring.

But that isn't the only element that turns Sasha's life upside down. She has one hell of a secret that will change her and Stefan's life forever.

This is one of two books requested by, and written for, the fans.

Jonas, Novella 7
Book Description:

Jonas isn't the kind of guy to submit to the expectations of others, even when his life is on the line. So when he wakes up in the cell of a dungeon with torture devices hanging on the wall, he can only think one thing: this should be fun. What he didn't expect, however, is the beautiful but broken female pitting herself against his resolve. For once, the pain of his past is shallow in comparison to another, and he wants nothing more than to extinguish her pain. When Sasha realizes one of her own has been taken, the gloves come off. Using her ever-expanding resources of both human and non-human magic workers, she sets out to battle the most advanced, most experienced magic worker in the world. Regardless of being completely outmatched, Sasha and Stefan rush to Jonas' aid.

This is the second of two books requested by, and written for, the fans.

Tuesday 6 January 2015

Hunted by a Jaguar (Eternal Mates, Book 4) by Felicity Heaton

Firstly I thoroughly enjoyed our heroine in this book, Iolanthe is a "takes no crap", "don't get in my way"and "I don't care what you think" kinda gal who has no interest in being tied down by a male who wants to put a collar on her and take control of her life - my fondness of her is only increased by the fact she happens to be the little sister of one of our fave's in the series.

Kyter - well what can I say except my usual YUM, I am not usually a cat shifter fan (normally prefer my shifters in the wolf variety) but along came Kyter and HELLO! (I would certainly scratch a few posts with him if the opportunity arose!), of course we have met him before in the series but you really get to know him in this book, he is delish!

So what do you get when you put a gorgeous kick ass woman and a mighty fine specimen of a cat shifter (with a little demon in his genes) together?? One helluva story, a wild ride (literally) and the sparks fly! 

Kyter has a score to settle and revenge to be had, Iolanthe has an item to find and deadline to keep - just so happens they need the same item to achieve both of their goals, they also happen to be each others fated mate but that doesn't mean its plain sailing, Iolanthe is used to her freedom and Kyter had always been told he would never have a fated mate due to his half breed parentage.  

This may possibly be my fave in the series so far, we also got to see a bit more of the wonderful Bleu.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest reveiw.



https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1228468.Felicity_Heaton

Book Description:

A jaguar shifter with a dark secret, Kyter has spent his entire life running from his demons. When a tragedy takes him back to his pride’s village, he is set on a path of vengeance that will see him collide with the terrible ghosts of his past and a beautiful vision of his future.

Iolanthe deals in finding artefacts for discerning clients, but this time her client is one of the deadliest men in Hell and her mission has the highest stakes imaginable. Failure is not an option when your life is on the line, but things take a dangerous turn when she crosses paths with a handsome and mysterious male on the hunt for the same artefact—a male who declares she is his eternal mate.
Can Iolanthe resist Kyter’s wicked allure and find the artefact before he does? Can Kyter face his demons and win the heart of his fated female? Or will this deadly game of cat and mouse claim both of their lives?


This new release is available now including via the following:

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RNWV3Y0/
Apple UK: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/isbn9781909306639?at=1l3voM2
Kobo Books: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/hunted-by-a-jaguar-eternal-mates-romance-series-book-4

I have been a bit naughty.....

I have read several books over the last 6 weeks or so but haven't got round to writing up my thoughts!!

I will try and catch up over the next few weeks, but for those interested, the books that I have read but need to review are:

1) Hunted by a Jaguar (Eternal Mates Book 4) by Felicity Heaton

2) Beast of Burden (Hidden Blood Series Book 2) by A. Z. Green

3) Shadows & Gold (Elemental Legacy Novella) by Elizabeth Hunter (great news about the new Legacy series from Elizabeth, I seriously cannot wait!)

4) Captivated by You (Crossfire Book 4) by Sylvia Day

Oh and I have also read books 1 to 6 of the rather entertaining and very enjoyable Darkness series by K. F. Breene and must post those.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have your New Year reading lists ready for 2015!

Lou