HAUNTED by Aurelia T. Evans

Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Date Published: June 2019
ISBN:9781786864826
Genre: Angels and Demons, Contemporary, Horror, Erotic Romance
PDF
Reviewed by : Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink:https://www.totallybound.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=70651
Obtained via publisher
Rating : 4 Hearts

Everyone at Arcanium thought they were safe, at least as safe as they could be under Bell Madoc. He has turned their lives upside down but soon another evil is going to show its face and everyone including Bell is going to suffer. Will Bell find a way to stop the evil before it takes his beloved Arcanium from him or are all his people doomed to a Hell worse than they live now? A new demon wants to rule, and he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Turning Arcanium into his new playground and letting the worst of the worst in to play. As he tortures and turns everyone against each other, he fixates on those that Belle has favored and especially Neve. Can Neve survive this new Hell? Will Bell ever find them and save them?

I am enjoying each new book in the Arcanium series. As much as Belle twists the wishes of those, he keeps in his circus it does not compare to what other demons want to do to those in Arcanium. One such demon has plotted to take Arcanium from Bell for some time and now it looks like he may have succeeded in doing just that. Those that thought they were safe are now going through torture in the extreme and Neve has caught this demon’s eye. He is pure evil, and she must learn to survive. As Neve learns to bend to his will, she still holds out hope of Bell finding Arcanium and setting them free from this new Hell. This was an interesting turn of events in this series. We see just how strong the bonds are between people and we get to see a tentative bond beginning to grow between Neve and both Sasha and Mikhail. HAUNTED pulls you in right from the start and does not let go until the end. The author does a wonderful job of keeping readers on their toes and giving you the unexpected and fulfilling your hunger at the same time.

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

DEVIL TAKE ME by Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, Jordan L. Hawk, TA Moore, C.S. Poe, Jordan Castillo Price

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Date Published: November 22, 2018
Genre: Horror, Paranormal
Audio Book
Reviewed by : Gabrielle(meingee@yahoo.com)
Weblink: https://www.dsppublications.com/news/audiobook-devil-take-me-333
Obtained via publisher
Rating:4 Hearts

This is a good collection of stories about dancing with the devil and paying your dues. You never know just who you will meet and just what a deal will end up being. Never strike a bargain with someone you do not know for if you do chances are you will regret everything. Each of these stories brings the reader into a wondrous world where nothing is what it seems, and nothing is easy.  You are treated to so many different men that you would not see as heroes yet that is what they seem to be. Fighting for what is right and fighting for survival is what they do.  You will travel back in time, visit Wonderland, visit the world of dreams, visit with monsters, find out just what harm a favor can do, and even the church is not left out. There is such a plethora of ideas in these stories you are bound to find one or more to your liking.

I really enjoyed each of these stories. As with any collections there were ones that I liked more but I think that all of these stories are good reads. The authors do a great job of weaving wondrous worlds that you can sink into and enjoy. Each and every story pulled me in so much that after it was over, I wanted more from the world and I hope that the authors take a chance again on these characters and give readers more from them. The characters and their worlds are well written, and the stories range from light hearted to intense. They are full of emotions and depth that endeared each one to this listener. This anthology is engaging, and narrator Greg Tremblay does a great job of making the audio book entertaining. His cadence throughout the stories is good and keeps the reader in the story and engaged.

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


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SPIDER by Aurelia T. Evans

Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Date Published: November 2018
ISBN:9781786864369
Genre: Erotic romance, Paranormal, Horror, Fantasy
E-book
Reviewed by: Gabrielle(meingee@yahoo.com)
Weblink: https://www.totallybound.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=70483
Obtained via publisher
Rating: 4 Hearts



Elizabeth has been through hell and back. When she ran away from her religious cult family, she ran right into the arms of evil but eventually found her way back to her family. A simple outing with a misplaced wish has Elizabeth in a place that she believes is worse than Hell. Yet the ones that she seeks solace with are more like the hell she endured while away from her religious cult family. Can a jinni and his circus truly help Elizabeth face her fears and find a way to stand on her own? Can the creatures from nightmares be the ones who will help save her?

Once again, I was pulled into the wondrous world of the Arcanium Circus. Elizabeth is a strong-willed woman even though she perceives that her will is and has always been taken from her. As she figures out just where her heart lays and how she fits in Elizabeth begins to fight against and dismiss her fears. With the help from someone that she never thought she would look to help her, Elizabeth may just find her strength. I loved seeing Elizabeth come into her own and find the truth about herself. Elizabeth must decide on who her true enemies are and who she will trust to keep her safe. It was interesting to see her father make an appearance and his reaction to the circus and I hope that he shows up in the series again.

This is book six and the author has kept this series fresh and entertaining. In Elizabeth’s story we are also introduced to someone who just might give Bell a run for his money and I am eager to see what will happen next in this world.

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


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RAMSES THE DAMNED THE PASSION OF CLEOPATRA by Anne Rice and Christopher Rice

Publisher: Penguin
Date Published: November 21, 2017

ISBN:9781101970324
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror

Print

Reviewed by: Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/531141/ramses-the-damned-by-anne-rice-and-christopher-rice/

Obtained via: publisher
Rating:3 Hearts

An old battle begins again; Ramses and Cleopatra have both been awakened by an elixir that brings the dead back to life but at what consequences? The world has moved on since their time but evil still abounds. This story picks up where the author left it in the previous book. Readers are able to find out what happened after all this time. We learn what happened to Cleopatra after her battle with Ramses. They both are trying to live their lives, but the time has come for them to reunite. Ramses and Julie are moving along, and Cleopatra is dealing with her own problems but who can they trust when evil comes looking? There are surprises along the way for these are not the only immortals around. Someone is on the hunt and it looks like Ramses and Cleopatra could be in their sights. What will happen when they all cross paths and the chaos begins?
I was happy to see this book come out. It does help to tie up some plot lines from the previous book, but it did not have me engrossed in the plot as much. This story has some interesting characters that grabbed my attention but not all the characters have depth and emotions that pull you in. If you have read the previous book you will understand and enjoy this book much more.  Ramses and Cleopatra are not the only immortals around and there seems to be others who have an agenda all their own.

I enjoyed the adventure that all the characters embark on. The book does start off a bit slow, but it soon gains speed. There were some new characters brought in that hopefully will get more to say in the future. Once the book picked up I enjoyed the ride. While many of the characters did not endear themselves to me I did enjoy their adventure. Cleopatra and Ramses are strong characters. Seeing the plot develop and watching the characters find their way made for a nice read. Anne Rice and Christopher Rice do a nice job of combining their voices in this book. This was a nice continuation of the Ramses and Cleopatra story.

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

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SPELLS, SALT & STEEL by Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin

A New Templars Novella, Book 1

Falstaff Books

October 3^rd, 2017

AIS#: B075YFPYZN

Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, Dark Humor, Action/Adventure

E-book

Reviewed by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com)

Obtained by Self-Purchase

3.5 Hearts

 

Mark Wojcik has battled those that go bump in the dark, the monsters under the bed or in this case in a river with the ass end of a carp as a weapon. Mark like beer, poker and all the simple things in life. What he doesn’t care for is monster hunting in the dark of night with a carp as a weapon to kill it but hey, whatever works is his motto, well if he had a motto that is. The Templars are the first line of defense against the forces of darkness. They may be rednecks and geeks, neighbors and family but when the monsters come out to play., the Templars will be there to send them back to where ever they came from.

I absolutely loved SPELLS, SALT & STEEL. It was a fun book that had me giggling and rooting for Mark to save the day. The husband & wife author team of Gail Z. Martin and Larry N. Martin work like magic in this short introduction into a new e-book series that is filled with intriguing mysteries, monsters and a main character named Mark that is so much fun. I absolutely enjoyed this short novella that was filled with three different monsters Mark is dispatched to destroy. First, we see Mark go toe to toe with a Ningen (Japanese Manlike Water Monster). Then he must deal with a rampaging Nazi ghost and finally a were-squonk…. yeah that right there had me scratching my head in confusion but if you pick up SPELLS, SALT & STEEL, you can find the answer to what that final monster is.

SPELLS, SALT & STEEL is a fun, fast paced story that will draw you in and keep you turning the pages quickly to see what happens next. I enjoyed meeting Mark and all the other secondary characters that pop up periodically here. The authors do a great job keeping the reader glued to the pages and when the last page is read, longing for more. I love Ms. Martin’s book and can’t wait to see where these two go in book two of the series, Open Season.

If you enjoy a fast-paced monster tale filled with unique monsters, unusual weapons of choice and characters that fairly brim with life to step off the pages of your e-reader, then grab SPELLS, SALT & STEEL and get ready to go monster hunting with the new templars. Just remember that carps make great weapons against a Ningen!

This is an objective review and not an endorsement


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