BuckeyeAngel's Book Reviews, Travels and Other Interests

Firestorm by Donna Grant My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dmitri, King of the White Dragons is being sent back to his old home on Fair Island. An archeologist, Dr. Faith Reynolds, has uncovered dragon bones, proof that the dragons exist. This is something that can’t be let out into the public. When Dmitri gets there, he finds that for the first time ever, he’s found a human he can’t resist. I’ve read most of this series, so i was excited to get approved for this book. When I started reading it, much of the build up was like the others, making it a little slow. However, at about 50% into the book, the author gives a bigger look into Con, the King of Kings, as well as an update on Rhi, my absolute favorite character of the series. From then it moves pretty steady with some pretty good twists, continuing my absolute love of this series and this author. I really can’t wait for Rhi and Con to each get their own books. I highly recommend. **I voluntarily read and r...

The Unyielding by Shelly Laurenston My rating: 5 of 5 stars Stieg Engstrom, one of Odin’s Ravens, has begrudgingly agreed to help Erin Amsel, one of Skuld’s Crows, in a task that she’s keeping from her Crow sisters. Erin is the Crow that drives everyone absolutely nuts. Her ADHD is enough drive anyone insane. So why is she tasked with preventing Ragnarok? This book was great! I’m typically one of those that holds mythology as sacrilege and tend to not like many of the stories where authors use the characters, but this author writes characters with such personalities that the mythological side kind of takes a back seat and doesn’t bother me. I’ve liked Erin’s character in the other books of this series, so I was happy to be reading her story. I really liked everything about her. I also liked watching Stieg as he deals with her craziness as the story progresses. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend. **I voluntarily read and reviewed this book ...

Stormchaser by Cherry Adair My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jonah Cutter is just getting to know his half-brothers and feels he has to prove himself. When he is scouting for a lost ship, he’s positive he’s found the ultimate treasure: Atlantis. He’s even secured the ultimate non-believer, Dr. Calista West, to verify it. He just didn’t expect everything that makes up Callie. I’m not too much into contemporaries and I’ve only ever read a novella by this author before, so I really didn’t have much expectations on this book. However, I very much enjoyed it. Callie is independent, a loner and very much driven in her task.I loved watching her character change around as the story progressed. There really wasn’t anything not to love about Jonah. He was smart, sexy, and determined to come out on top. As for the plot, I really wasn’t sure what twists the author would stick in there, but I really loved how she ended it. After reading this book, I so want to go treasure...

Fire Wolf by J.K. Harper My rating: 4 of 5 stars Tanner Canagan and Jordyn Lowe have both known heartbreak. Because of this, neither of them lets anyone too close because of this, even if it causes them to deny their own mate.Tanner never stays in one place for very long and refuses to access that Jordyn is his mate before he runs again. This was a quick read about two people that don’t think they have the right to be mates. Jordyn is stubborn enough to just accept what Tanner offers and not fight for her mate. While this is irritating without knowing the details for her being so shutoff, it is understanding. For Tanner, it takes a bit more before his stubbornness will finally accept his destiny. I highly recommend. **I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book View all my reviews

Mountain Bear's Baby: Silvertip Shifters by J.K. Harper My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jessie McMillan and her baby have just moved to the town of her best friend, enjoying a fresh start where her son will safely be around other shifters. She didn’t count on her baby’s father and the enigma of a 3-day fling to also live there. This is a short and sweet story about two lost souls finding happiness, even when one of them unconsciously denies that he can have a soul mate. Perfect for the holidays and anyone that likes shifter stories. *I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book View all my reviews

The Second Stage of Grief by Katherine Hayton My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ngaire Blakes is an ex-cop trying to get her life together after battling PTSD. When she’s dragged into a murder investigation that points back to her, she prepares to stop the killer. This was the first time I read this author. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book in this genre so it was a good change of pace. The book is set in New Zealand and the author was very good in the familiarity of the surrounding and customs, so that was a bit different for me, but not in a bad way. Being a strong, independent woman, I really enjoy books where the lead female is the same. I really enjoyed reading as everything unraveled. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book. View all my reviews

A Taste of Seduction by Bronwen Evans My rating: 4 of 5 stars Five years ago, Lady Evangeline Stuart and Lord Hadley Fullerton were so in love, they were going to defy their families and run off to be married. Yet, instead of his bride, Hadley received a note from her saying she’d rather marry for money. Now she’s back in London a widow and wants to meet him again. Hadley would rather marry a wallflower than put up with any of her lies. The plot sounded a little like a book I read not too long ago so I really didn’t think I was going to like it. However, I’m glad I gave it a chance because I really enjoyed the characters and plot. I’m glad it wasn’t predictable and had a number of twists I didn’t really see coming. Now I want to find other books in the series! I can’t wait for the next book. I highly recommend. **I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review View all my reviews