Science Fiction

Christian’s Mate (Sons of Osiris 2)

surprised if this book is =inished in one sitting. Cassidy and Christian are two dynamic characters that are clearly meant to be together, and the force trying to keep them apart keeps this tale moving at a swift pace. “Christian’s Mate” is an absolute must to add to the e-reader, and it will have readers going back to read the =irst book in the Sons of Osiris series. Unputdownable!

Lynn-Alexandria McKendrick

quickly becoming the reason for him to carry on.

PARANORMAL: To say Cassidy LeBeau turned his world upside down would be an understatement for Christian Shaw. As Beta of the Snow Water Lycans, he has to make sure that all his focus is on keeping the pack in line and helping the Alpha. But that all becomes dif=icult the second he sets eyes on her. He feels that pull and knows she is his mate. Cassidy can’t believe what’s happening. She needed help and ended up discovering she is a Lycan’s mate. Everything comes to a head when Cassidy admits that she is being stalked and the individual will stop at nothing until he has her. Will Christian be able to save her from a terrible fate and convince her that she is meant to be with him?

Delores Nash has really hit the ground running with this novella! Christian is a hot blooded male who is determined to save the woman he loves, and a paranormal romances go, this is a dictionary de=inition that fans will absolutely love and eat up within a couple of hours. With a real hero and a believable villain to sink one’s teeth into, don’t be

A Willowbrook Miracle

Laura

Landon

HISTORICAL: When Lady Victoria Crawley left London to live with her grandmother, she had no idea danger would follow! While walking home one evening, she =inds a man who’s been shot and is in desperate need of help. That man turns out to be Hunter Willowbrook, heir to a Dukedom and grandson of a dear friend of Victoria’s family. With Hunter returning from war, he has no idea the most dangerous place to be might be at home! It seems someone much more dangerous is waiting and wants him dead. The challenge is to =ind out who before they have a chance to =inish the job and before anyone else gets hurt – especially the young lady who saved him and is

What a lovely way to spend an evening! This novella is a quick read, yet it holds all the feel goods that one looks for in a romantic escape. The brevity of the story doesn’t allow for any depth of character, and the suspect and mystery are very apparent almost immediately. The romance is insta-love at =irst sight with little understanding of how or why it hit, and the relationship also progresses without the courtesies of the era, such as asking for permission to court, etc. Still, these two make a wonderful couple, and the race to see how our heroes will thwart the villains is fun and entertaining. If one is searching for a love story with just a touch of suspense, this truly is a fun and quick romp through romance!

Ruth Lynn Ritter

If Jelly Beans Were Kisses (Jelly Beans and Spring Things)

Virginia Barlow

CONTEMPORARY: When Jillian Andrews’ partner dies in a cartel set up, she suddenly =inds a new partner in Zachary Tillman. Zach is the only member of the Dallas Police Force willing to partner with Jill. He has always been attracted to her and waited through her bitter divorce, now he sees his chance to show her what a great partner he can be – on duty and off. Jill is unprepared for a man who is reliable, supportive, and kind. But soon she =inds that he is exactly what she needs as they begin to unravel what really happened to her partner, and the scale of who is involved. Jill learns to trust Zach, but will she get the chance to =ind out what being with him is like before those who betrayed and killed her partner take her out of the equation too?

Jill and Zach have a heated chemistry from the beginning, and as they share jelly beans instead of giving in to the heat between them, the tension only grows. As feelings develop between the two, they are also involved in a police case with depth, twists, and turns. This fast-paced novella keeps the pages turning and packs in romance throughout the deeper plotline of the crimes being solved. Virginia Barlow manages to merge the police drama with the romance in a wonderful blend. As Jill learns to trust Zach and work with him, her character grows and matures. A terri=ic balance of light and sunshine with the crafted dark criminal plot. Fans of mysteries and romance will =ind this to be both a quick uplifting read.

Cara Cieslak

Four Aces: 1800s Deadwood Diaries

April Holthaus story never once trails away from the main struggles, so the details involving the Old West only aim to support the storyline and intrigue the readers rather than take over. Both the main characters are likable, and watching their relationship develop over time builds this unputdownable story that is “Four Aces”.

Sadie Wilson

HISTORICAL: Emily Taylor is left with two jobs and a mound of debt to clean up after her husband passed away. Despite all this, she is determined to save her farm and keep the life she’s always known. In order to keep her farm running, she hires a farmhand to help; however, he has a few secrets up his sleeve. What she has yet to discover is that he is actually U.S. Marshal Jameson Reid, who is speci=ically in Deadwood searching for one of the most notorious outlaws: Harmon Elwood. As Emily and Jameson’s lives merge together in their separate pursuits, secrets unfold, partnered with a strong connection neither saw coming. When reading “Four Aces” the imagery, dialogue, and background are enough to make anyone feel as if they are truly in 1800s Deadwood. There is a strong sense of struggle that is to be expected during this time period, speci=ically for Emily as a widow; yet the determination that Emily has throughout the entire novel is inspiring and she never backs down. Once Jameson comes to town, the idea of a lawless town full of outlaws really sets in. The

The Vampire Billionaire’s Secret Baby

Sharon Buchbinder

PARANORMAL: Meddy Stheno, a Gorgon and home organizer, is called in to help tidy the home of single dad casino owner and Vampire billionaire, Quinn Ward. Quinn is on the run and is a new resident in hiding at Cat’s Paw Cove, a supernatural town with quirky residents. His primary focus is to protect his son from evil supernaturals who are out to exploit Danny’s Dhampir powers. The attraction between Meddy and Quinn is instant, but can Quinn overcome his past and let Meddy into his heart and trust her with his son? And can he count on her and the rest of the supernatural residents to keep his son safe from the head of the Vampire house?