SPELL KISSED by Kari Thomas

Publisher: Black Lyon Publishing
Date published: July 2010
ISBN: 978-1-934912-28-7
Paranormal romance
E-book
Reviewed by Valerie
Obtained via Author


CLICK TO PURCHASE! Brianna Adair is a witch who is the keeper of The Sphere. Trouble is, her spells go awry when she’s in a highly emotional state. When she accidentally burns her house down, her friend, Cynthia offers her a place for the time being. Cynthia has two sons, both with the police force, Sloan and his brother, Hunter. Hunter has been asked to take some leave as he is practically on burn out and Sloan has asked him to come home and help him with a strange case. When Brianna and Hunter meet, the sexual attraction is strong. Soon, Hunter and Sloan are helping Brianna retrieve The Sphere that has been taken from her, they are fighting demons and are believing that there is more out there than the eye can see. All the while, Brianna and Hunter are discovering feelings that threaten Brianna’s spells to go completely crazy.

Kari Thomas gives her readers a wonderful story with some compelling and exciting characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I love stories with witches and Brianna is a witch, although she often gets her spells wrong. This causes no end of trouble and some comical moments. Her hero, Hunter is all macho, protective, jealous, stubborn and he has sure met his match in Brianna. They are wonderful together as Brianna turns the world as he knows it upside down, and Hunter causes Brianna’s emotions to almost run out of control. Ms Thomas keeps the sexual tension on boiling point almost throughout the whole story and the reader will be simmering along right with them both. So, when they finally do the deed, the characters are not the only ones to experience the relief. There is a good, solid conflict that will keep you turning the pages to find out what will happen next and to see if everyone survives. Towards the end, there was a moment where I had to almost shed a tear…that always puts a book on my keeper shelf. If you haven’t yet tried a story by this author, I can highly recommend her and know that when you read one, you’ll be scrambling for her backlist!

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

UNDER A SHIFTERS MOON by Kari Thomas

Publisher: Black Lyon Publishing
Date published: October 2009
ISBN: 978-1-934912-21-8 (E-book & Paperback)
Paranormal/Shifter
E book/Paperback
Obtained by Author
Reviewed by Dawn



CLICK TO PURCHASE AS EBOOK! For Jaguar Shifters, Lyon Savage and his brother, an Elder decree for their pride has them racing against the clock to find the one woman who can give them what each desire: to be the alpha of the Pride. For Lyon Savage, that is Kitlene, a woman whose fragile beauty and inner strength draws him like no other has. Warring with desire and duty, can Lyon find a way to keep his true mate while trying to save his pride and his future?

UNDER A SHIFTERS MOON is the first book I have read from Ms. Thomas and I have to say, I loved this one. It had a nice build up between Lyon and Kitlene plus the reader got to meet some wonderful secondary characters that kept the story flowing nicely. Ms. Thomas creates a wonderful, rich shifter world that draws the reader in from the first page and captivates you till the very end. The slow build up between Lyon and Kitlene was a delight and the emotions between the two spear the readers’ heart. The reader gets drawn into the dynamics that make up this shifter world and Ms. Thomas does a masterful job in keeping the reader entertained.

UNDER A SHIFTERS MOON introduces you to the Jaguar shifters pride and there are some issues that need attending. Here Lyon and his brother are fighting over becoming the one alpha and the reader is drawn into their animosity from the beginning. Lyon is a strong character that kept me intrigued especially as he tries to not fall for Kitlene, a woman who draws him like no other ever has. A strong, feisty woman who is more than a match for this strong alpha male; Kitlene was a heroine I could relate to and her scenes with Lyon made me melt, especially as he became soft and tender with the one woman who holds his heart. With some wonderful secondary characters that kept the story flowing nicely, Ms. Thomas delivers a sensual and emotional romance that will leave you gasping.

UNDER A SHIFTERS MOON is a great story that will leave you longing for more. Ms. Thomas is a masterful storyteller who delights in creating complex characters and enthralling storylines that keep the reader entertained. If you enjoy a unique shifter story then grab UNDER A SHIFTERS MOON. It is truly one of those gems that will be read over again.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS BOOK. THIS IS AN OBJECTIVE UNBIASED REVIEW