WITCH’S MOON *Winslow Witches of Salem Series book 3* by Tabitha Shay

Publisher: Eternal Press
Date published: October 2008
ISBN: Ebook- 978-1-897559-58-1/Paperback- 978-1897559666
Paranormal Romance
Trade Sized Paperback/E-book
Obtained via: Publisher
Reviewed by Dawn


Beltane is here and for the Princess of Ru-Noc, this means she can finally find her mate. What she doesn’t anticipate is being kidnapped and stuck in the world of vampires. There she finds herself drawn to her captor, Captain Koren T, a man who exudes sex appeal and danger while stirring something deep inside Princess Kali. Can this witch and vampire find a way to live through the chaos happening in Ru-Noc and in the vampire realm?

WITCH’S MOON is book three in Ms. Shay’s wonderful series of Winslow Witches. It has many twists and turns to keep the reader on the edge of her seat and flipping the pages fast to see what happens next. Filled with captivating characters, danger and a fast paced storyline, Ms Shay delivers a spine tingling story that is sure to please any reader who loves the paranormal.

WITCH’S MOON can be read as a stand alone title but I highly recommend reading the first two books, WITCH'S MAGIC and WITCH'S HEART, to get a clear idea of who is who and what has happened in Ru-Noc. Ms. Shay is a talented author who keeps the reader in suspense, especially as this book is a tad darker than her other ones. It has instances of mind rapes and violence that may not appeal to readers but the lighter moments that are sprinkled throughout WITCH’S MOON balances the darkness found inside this story. If you enjoy tight writing, multi-dimensional characters and an engrossing storyline, then pick up WITCH’S MOON. I highly recommend this series for those who enjoy a darker paranormal story on those cool autumn nights.

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

A MAN SHE COULDN'T FORGET by Kathryn Shay

Publisher: Harlequin Super Romance
Date published: January 2009
ISBN 978-0-373-71538-1
Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Dawn



Clare Boneli woke up one morning and had no clue who she was. With two men telling her who she was made her even more confused. It looks like one holds her heart; while another is more interested in her career…which one is the right man for Clare? Will she ever remember what happened that one night that tore her life apart?

Ms. Shay is a wonderful storyteller and she again delivers a pulse pounding story with an amnesiac woman and the two men who vie for her, though only one holds her heart though Clare has no idea who he is or why he makes her feel so safe. With a strong and bold stroke of her pen, Ms. Shay delves into the world of books, amnesia and the test of love. A MAN SHE COULDN’T FORGET is a delightful story that will tug on your heart as you read about Clare’s journey to remember what happened to her that one fateful night. Will she remember what happened to her or will she be forever grasping at shadows in her mind? With two delightfully different men hankering to posses her, can Clare find the one who makes her heart pound with excitement and at the same time make her feel safe even as she grapples with a life she knows nothing about?

A MAN SHE COULDN’T FORGET is a fast, pleasurable read, yet Ms. Shay, delivers a pulse pounding ride that will leave you breathless with the twists and turns. Enter the world of writing, amnesia and some delicious tension as Clare finds out what her heart has been trying to tell her all along…..that the love she is looking for is right in front of her. All she has to do is trust in it and it will lead to her straight to the love of her life. If you enjoy a quick yet entertaining read, then grab Ms. Shay’s A MAN SHE COULDN’T FORGET and be captivated by some wonderful characters that will have you begging for more.

TAKING THE HEAT by Kathryn Shay

Publisher Berkley Sensation
Date published May 2008
ISBN 978-0-425-22200-3
Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Dawn



The boys are back from Bailey’s Pub and it is just about to get even hotter in there. Liam O’Neil is working as a cook at his family’s pub, he has always respected the firefighters that came there to unwind. When a sexy female firefighter Sophie Taylor catches his eye, Liam is determined not to fall for her but the fire that burns between them is too much to resist. Can Liam find a way to risk his heart for a woman who may die each time she runs into a burning building?

Kathryn Shay’s firefighter series has been garnering praise and fans from the beginning. Her books showcase the world of firefighters and the risks they take every day. With a realistic view of the dangers they face, throw in romance and a passion just as explosive as the flames they fight, Ms. Shay delivers an emotional story that will surely singe your fingers.

Meet Liam O’Neil, a widower of two young sons, he is working at his family’s pub as a cook and is very leery of allowing anyone near his heart again. He never expects to fall for a firefighter, especially one as sexy as Sophie Taylor, especially as she makes him come alive since his wife’s death. With all the heat between them, can he find it in himself to risk his heart for a woman who runs into dangerous situations for her job?

Ms. Shay captures the essence of Liam, Sophie and the rest of the characters beautifully. In TAKING THE HEAT, you meet Liam O’Neil, a strong yet vulnerable character that calls to the reader from the beginning. As this was the first of Ms. Shay’s firefighter books I have read, I was enthralled with the multifaceted characters, the in-depth storyline and the very emotional scenes between Liam and Sophie as they try to fight an attraction so hot it all but singes the readers’ fingers. Can they work through their differences and trust in a love that defies all reason? Ms. Shay delivers a wonderful tale of courage, danger and a love so hot, it scorches a path straight to your heart. Get ready for a story that will keep those summer nights hot and steamy in TAKING THE HEAT. This reviewer is off to grab the others in the series and I look forward to more from this talented storyteller.

BE MY BABIES by Kathryn Shay

Harlequin
Date Published March 2008
ISBN 978-0-373-71479-7
Series Contemporary Romance




When Lily Wakefield discovers she is pregnant she is excited and races home to tell her husband. She never gets the chance, when she walks in and he is using cocaine, he becomes irate and smacks her. She waits until night and leaves him, telling no one where she is going. Lily has no family; her mom left home as an unwed mother at sixteen, and Lily has never even seen her grandparents.

Lily finds herself needing family support more than ever, and goes home to her mom’s father who is still living. Having lost her mother years before, she only has the stories her mom told to help her decide he is her best hope. When Lily arrives in Fairview, her grandfather is glad to meet her, and wants to help. Others are not quite so ready to trust her story and to accept her.

Kathryn Shay has written one of the best novels this reader has read this year, maybe in the past two years. BE MY BABIES is emotional and filled with love – and babies! Lily’s twins feel real, this reader could almost hear them crying in the background while she read. Ms. Shay has written a novel that brought tears to this reader’s eyes, and joy to her heart when Lily and Simon made peace and found their happily ever after.

Many scenes in BE MY BABIES stand out, leaving this reader with memories that feel almost real. When Lily attends her grandfather’s funeral, knowing she has lost the family she found, it was heartbreaking, even worse was when Lily felt she had to return to her husband and let him have a second chance. Yet when Simon stands up for her against the in-laws that want to take her babies, it is a time for rejoicing – if he can help her win custody. This novel has it all. The twists and turns, the ups and downs emotionally make this a read to be savored.



Reviewed by Angie