Hex In High Heels by Linda Wisdom

Title: Hex in High Heels
Author: Linda Wisdom
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publisher’s Address: www.sourcebooks.com
ISBN:  978-1-4022-1819-4
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 324
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey/Ramsey’s Reviews/www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 5 Stars

Blair and Staci are members in a covenant, consisting of 13 witches, who were the graduating class at the Witches Academy in the year 1313. When one, unknown witch, cast a curse on a nobleman’s son, the Headmistress banished the group to the mortal world for 700 years. Over the centuries, the witches have adapted and grown accustomed to their new realm, coexisting amongst the humans and other supernatural creatures that inhabit it. During their travels, Blair and Staci sensed a mystical power exuding from a lake, resembling the color of a moonstone gem. Feeling its magical pull, they knew this would be there home for many years to come and vowed to protect the lake, along with its surrounding area, from further development or destruction. This is how the Town of Moonstone Lake came to be.

In the present day, Blair and Staci are local shop owners and known around town for their witch abilities. Blair specializes in revenge spells, but only justifiable ones, and enjoys selling vintage items in her shop, “Blast from the Past”. Staci specializes in romance spells and is fond of matching lingerie with the perfect romance books in her shop “Isn’t It Romantic”.  Due to last Samhain ’s recent events between rogue fairies, determined to create total chaos and a jealous Cupid, seeking to even the score with Staci for intruding on his romantic turf, things had gotten extremely out of control. At least the floating hearts, hovering above Staci’s and Trev’s heads, have gone away.  Blair found out that her gorgeous, hunk of a handyman, Jake Harrison, is a were border-collie. She can accept that, if only Jake would recognize her desire to be more than just friends.

Jake Harrison is contempt living as a recluse in the Town of Moonstone Lake, working as the town’s handyman and roaming the woodland in his were form, but no one suspected the deep, dark secrets he suppressed within. Ever since he laid eyes on Blair, Jake was attracted to her witchy ways, luscious body and a strong sense she‘s his soul mate. Sadly, he is torn between not succumbing to the one woman who makes his beast go wild and risking her life by bringing her into his beastly family affairs. When Jack receives news that his devious and scheming mother is in town and his arrogant brother, is now the new owner of the Snow Farms Resort, he knew they were up to no good, but will Jake be prepared for treachery that awaits him?

Hex In High Heels is a remarkably thrilling and scrumptious read! Linda Wisdom possess an extremely elaborate imagination to have devised such an exciting and surreal tale. Her characters have continued to flourish throughout the Hex series, which connects perfectly with a rapidly moving and enthralling plot, leaving the reader yearning for more. If you love a little witty humor, yearn for unbridled desire and fascinated with supernatural beings, then the Hex series is a must read.

HeavenSent.Com by Stefanie Worth

Title: HeavenSent.Com  
Author: Stefanie Worth
Publisher: Dorchester
Publisher’s Address: www.dorchesterpub.com
ISBN: 978-0-8439-6319-9
Genre: Leisure Contemporary Romance   
Pages: 53
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey/Ramsey’s Reviews/www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Brenna Campbell is discovering how hard it is to complete her Life’s To Do List. The only item remaining now is finding the man of her dreams; a soul mate, lover, and possible husband, by the end of the year. Out of desperation, she decided to sign up as a member of HeavenSent.Com, an online dating site, in hopes of gaining a few nods from potential suitors and maybe, even run across her prince charming. As time goes by, Brenna gets discouraged by her failing attempts of attracting the attention of any eligible men who populate the site, but her time is running out, for both her resolution and her free membership.

Evan Shephard has grown bored with his bachelor lifestyle and favors a change towards a much desired, serious relationship and possibly, marriage in the future, if he’s able to come across the right woman. After several unsuccessful dates, Evan decided to try his luck with online dating, so when HeavenSent.com caught his eye, he was instantly fascinated by it, but he wanted to consult with a good friend and co-worker, Brenna Campbell, before making a hasty decision.

While Brenna and Evan are engrossed with their individual searches for the perfect companion of their dreams, they have no inkling as to what their guardian angels, Kay and Jay, are in the midst of. Kay has recently died and has been reunited with her deceased fiancé, Jay, but Kay has some unresolved issues she needs to overcome in order to gain her wings. First, they have to guide Brenna and Evan together and help them realize they are destined to be each others soul mates; unfortunately, it’s not going to be an easy task to accomplish.

HeavenSent.Com is a sensuous and compelling read. Stefanie Worth has conveyed a splendid, romantic and angelic story with a happy ever after ending. She has a unique gift for portraying lifelike characterizations which radiate true emotions and designing a plot that is as charming as the story itself. I am sure any reader will find this a delightful and inspiring short story.

This is part of an Anthology and can be found within the book “Holiday Brides”. Jewel Amethyst and Farrah Rochon are authors included within this book.

A Celtic Lover’s Magic by Lisa Alexander Griffin

Title: A Celtic Lover’s Magic
Author: Lisa Alexander Griffin
Publisher: Freya’s Bower
Publisher’s Address: www.freyasbower.com
ISBN: FBE0000151
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 27
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey/Ramsey’s Reviews/www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 5 Stars

Liam Macauley had no indication of his family’s heritage, until Brennan Finney, a lawyer, contacted him with news of an inheritance, left to him by an unknown Uncle. As the last living descendant of the Macaula line, Liam is now the sole owner of a thousand acres and a mansion in Ireland.  Expecting a modern day mansion. Liam was shocked when he gazed upon a massive, old stone keep, known as the Macaula Mansion; it even had its own moat and drawbridge. Wondering what he had gotten himself into, Liam set forth to inspect his ancestral home. Within moments of entering through the gothic doors, he had an overwhelming sense of familiarity, but it wasn’t until a beautiful woman, who flickered into view at twilight, that made him question his sanity.

Ireland is known for many age-old secrets, hidden within its history of folklore, that are unfathomable to the minds of mortals. For centuries, the sidhe have existed, being able to flicker between worlds at twilight. Unbeknownst to Liam, Caileaan has watched and waited for his return in order to fulfill the prophecy of the Tuatha De Danann and pledge anew, to protect the sidhe and their secrets from the evil Famhoire, who wish to destroy the fragile bond between mortals and sidhe.  Will Liam be able to accept his destiny and become the great warrior he is meant to be, before the evil spirits destroy his true love and all things existing in the world as he knows it?

A Celtic Lover’s Magic is a fantastic, heartrending and beautiful short story of how destiny leads two souls, which have been chosen from birth, to reunite and conquer the evil that threatens them.  Lisa Alexander Griffin has devised a well written tale, with strong, emotional characterization and a stimulating plot; wonderful for such a short tale. I will positively recommend this story to any reader who has a desire for a quick sensuous romance, in the genres of Paranormal, Supernatural, Fantasy, Erotica and Romance. I will be adding Lisa Alexander Griffin to my TBR pile for future reads.

To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear

Title:  To Tempt the Wolf
Author:  Terry Spear
Publisher:  Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publisher’s Address:  www.sourcebooks.com
ISBN:  978-1-4022
Genre:  Paranormal, Shape shifter, Romance, Adult
Pages:  409
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey/Ramsey’s Reviews/www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating:  4.5

As a professional photographer, Tessa Anderson is obsessed with photographing wolves. When a raging wildfire is reported in California, Tessa braves the fiery inferno to photograph nature during one of its deadliest moments. Everything was going smoothly until she’s attacked by an enraged wolf. Barely escaping the terrifying encounter, she notices the wolf’s unusual behavior, it seemed different compared to others of its kind, but being pressed for time, she considered the animal rabid. The only thing on Tessa’s mind is hiring a private investigator to get her brother, Michael, out of jail for a murder he did not commit. When she stumbles upon an unconscious, GOD-like hunk of a man, lying naked on the beach, her life begins to make a turn for the worst. Not only does the strange man, Hunter, have amnesia, but Tessa has a stalker that’s breaking into her house and her electricity is out, due to the oncoming of an ice storm.

Hunter is Alpha of a pack of shape shifting grey werewolves. He and his twin sister are in the process of evacuating California due to the wildfire. In hopes of reuniting with the rest of their pack members, Hunter and his obstinate sister, Meara, relocate to their Uncle’s house in Oregon.  Before their Uncle retires to Florida, leaving them the house, he warns Hunter of the nosey neighbor, Tessa Anderson, who likes to roam around their property taking pictures and the potential danger of revealing what they are. After Hunter scents several male werewolves in the area, he returns home to find that his sister has been kidnapped and his attempt at saving her has literally lead him off a cliff.

Now in the arms of a beautiful redhead, Hunter is only aware of his werewolf abilities and his promise to help Tessa solve her brother’s case, proving that Michael is innocent, As their growing attraction develops, Tessa‘s fear of Hunter leaving increases, but without his protection she would become the stalker’s next victim. Will Hunter be able to regain his memory, before his sister and the woman he loves is claimed by another?

To Tempt the Wolf is an extremely enjoyable and fascinating read. I am impressed with the way Spears has added her own unique twist, mixing it into the realm of shape shifters. She has successfully achieved creating a story that the reader will become absorbed in. The characters are wrote exuding life-like characteristics, the background is full of vivid description, making it easy for the reader to visualize and the plot was perfectly blended, keeping the reader guessing till the end.  I am left satisfied and anticipate Terry Spears next book. This book is recommended to any readers who have a taste for the Paranormal, Supernatural, Shape Shifter and Romance genres.

Scion: House of Bardin by Miriam Newman

Title: Scion Book I: House of Bardin
Author: Miriam Newman
Publisher: DCL Publications
Publisher’s Address: www.thedarkcastlelords.com
ISBN: 978-0-9823610-4-7
Genre: Futuristic Romance, Adult
Pages: 100
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey/Ramsey’s Reviews/www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 4.5

This is a time when battles are continuously being waged, poverty and slavery are widespread among the planets and Houses of the highest ranks, rule over the lesser beings. On the planet Danalaai, Lela, a beautiful girl with the bluest of eyes and the whitest of skin, is waiting for her father to seal her fate, selling her into a life of slavery. She is an estimated 16, pure and untouched, a bonus for the slavers and more profitable for her family. Now her brothers will be able to afford the much needed armor before they head into battle. This is the way of her race and Lela is prepared to sacrifice her freedom for her brother’s survival. While waiting to be shipped out to the planet Thelona, Lela’s mother places a gift in her hair, a pair of leather hair ornaments, secretly containing a rare herb.

It’s been eight years since she was sold as a sex slave, during that time, Lela has acquired a reputation of being an unruly, rebellious, and unfruitful, slave. She refuses to be dominated by the vile men who want to claim her body; raping, beating, and eventually, impregnating her. Because of her behavior, Lela has once again been placed up for sale, but when, Caius, a handsome man with a physique of a fighter, takes notice of her, Lela senses something different about him. Why would someone of his stature be interested in her? Whatever his intentions, Lela is determined not to make his conquest easy. Will she finally submit to her passionate, sexual desires or will Caius happen to be like all the other foul men, with one thing on their mind … ravishing her body?

Scion: Book 1 of the House of Bardin is an enjoyable and entertaining read. Miriam Newman has crated a vividly touching and memorable tale, of a young woman sacrificing her freedom for her brother’s survival by being sold into slavery and forced to live an unbearable life, as a sex slave to various men. As soon as I read the first chapter, I became immersed within the pages, unable to break free, until I completed the story. The characterization is vibrantly detailed and full of heartfelt emotion, along with a gradually budding plot, which entraps the reader and leaves them impatiently waiting for the next book. I look forward to recommending this book to any reader who has an interest in Adult, Futuristic Romance genre.

Eternally His by Carol North

Title: Eternally His
Author: Carol North
Publisher: Class Act Books
Publishers Address: www.classactbooks.com
ISBN: 978-1-935048-26-8
Genre: Romance, Time Travel and Paranormal
Reviewed By: Amy J Ramsey; www.trinagon.blogspot.com
Rating: 5 Stars

Erica Peterson has became part owner of her parents business, Belle’s Bridal Salon, a 19th century Victorian mansion that’s been passed down throughout her family’s history and renovated into a Bridal Salon by her mother, before Erica was born. Since her parent’s retirement, Erica has been given full command over the business, along with her proficient staff. Erica recently took out a huge loan to remodel the Salon and it’s essential that this upcoming bridal season is profitable in order for her to pay off the loan, quickly. The problem is, there have been some eerie and bizarre occurrences going on in the Salon and Erica’s staff are suspecting it’s paranormal, but Erica is skeptical, until she spotted the mysterious Victorian bridal gown in her store front window.

When the burglar alarm suddenly went off at the salon, Detective Grant Stewart was sent to investigate. As he and Erica greeted each other, they both experienced déjà vu along with an unexplained passionate yearning towards each other, and soon after, the paranormal activities increase around them. Not only was the ghostly Victorian gown seen, but now it was being worn by an apparition, resembling a lady with red hair and green eyes, levitating several feet above the floor. Erica needs to rid the Salon of this Victorian ghost Bride, quickly, before she looses all her clientele and her business too. But some strange force is pulling Erica and Grant together, could the increasing emotions between these two have something to do with the ghost? Could they be soul mates and destined to be together?

Eternally His is a spectacular, charming and entertaining story of how true love knows no bounds, surpassing time, space, past and present, in order to find its soul mate. Carol North has successfully expressed heartfelt emotions through her characters, along with a perfectly developed plot, turning this dazzling story into a thrilling and sensational read! I have added Mrs.. North onto my definite author’s to buy list. I recommend this to any reader who loves romance, time travel and paranormal genres. A must read!!!

Obsession Everlasting by Lisa Phillips

Title: Obsession Everlasting

Author: Lisa Phillips

Publisher: Black Lyon Publishing, LLC

Publisher’s Address: www.blacklyonpublishing.com

ISBN: 978-1-934912-18-8

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Vampires, E-book

Pages: 228

Reviewed by: Amy J Ramsey; www.trinagon.blogspot.com

Rating: 4 Stars

Fallyn Mitchell is barely able to make ends meet working as a freelance reporter and if she doesn't snag a full time job or land a big story soon, she'll be living on the street. As if her life wasn't complicated enough, Fallyn has been plagued night after night with unexplained dreams of a mysterious stranger, whose presence is always hidden behind shadows. When the prominent, Simon Clairmont of Clairmont Industries, specifically requested Fallyn for an exclusive interview, something he rarely does, she thought her luck was finally turning around, but, of course, it could never be that easy.

Simon and his cousin, Reese, are Vampires, known as Eternals. They've had centuries to accumulate their wealth and improve their social status. Good and evil exists in both vampire and mortal realms. Simon, along with his faction, prides themselves on doing good towards others and ridding both realms of evil doers. The moment Simon gazed upon the beauty of this stunning, mortal woman, Fallyn Mitchell, he was instantly enchanted. He knew he had to claim her as his mate. Following her every move, protecting her from harm and even entering her dreams while she slept, Simon was obsessed. Unable to contain his desire any longer, he deliberately lured Fallyn to him.

What Fallyn thought was going to be a normal interview turned into a nightmare when Simon revealed his true nature. Shocked and dismayed she ran, jumping into the first car she flagged down. Of course, Fallyn’s timing couldn't have been worse, after she found out the driver was Simon’s malicious brother, Lucas, determined on revenge and world domination. Knowing what his brother is capable of, Simon is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to keep the mortal woman he loves alive.

Obsession Everlasting is an interesting and enchanting read. Lisa Phillips has created a unique and appealing realm between mortals and vampires. The emotional tension between Fallyn and Simon is heart felt. The characters are portrayed life-like and the plot stayed on course throughout the story. I enjoyed this story and will recommend it to other readers in the Paranormal Romance genres.