SUNSTROKED by Lex Valentine

Publisher: Loose Id LLC
Date published: 8/15/2017
ISBN:9781682524138
Fantasy, Paranormal, M/M

Ebook

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.loose-id.com/tales-of-the-darkworld-6-sunstroked.html?___SID=U

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

When Corey finds his mate sitting forlornly outside a wedding he grabs his chance and gives Seth a night to remember. The two quickly hit it off but Seth has his own demons to deal with and does not recognize that Corey is his mate and runs away without a backwards glance. For over a year Corey lives in pain, enough that is brings Corey to think of going back behind the Veil of the Jewel Box where his kind reside away from this world. Corey takes one last trip to get his head on straight to make the hard choice of staying or going. On that trip fate brings Seth back into Corey’s life. Can the two find their way or is it already too late to mend Corey’s broken heart?

Once again readers are treated to another glimpse into the Darkworld. I love Corey and was glad that he got his story told. Corey and Seth make a great couple and I enjoyed seeing their story play out. Their tale is full of emotions and will pull on your heartstrings at times. Corey is so different in this book. We see the pain that he endures, and it makes you wish for the old carefree Corey. Seth is so wrapped up in his own problems that he does not realize he has a mate let alone that it is the man he already loves. The two go through so much to find their happy ever after. I loved seeing Corey and Seth work through everything, in the end neither man comes out the same.  As opposite as they are the two find happiness by coming together. I enjoyed seeing Seth fight for his love and show Corey that he truly is sorry and wants a chance at love.

This story moves at a good pace and had me enthralled from beginning to end. I hope that this is not the last time that we get to visit this world.

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

 

BREATH ME IN by Lex Valentine

Date published: September 2017

ISBN: 9781682524169
Vampires, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy

Ebook

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.loose-id.com/tales-of-the-darkworld-6-5-breathe-me-in.html#product_tabs_description

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

Wilson North learned the hard way that life is hard but best lived by those that have to try.  When an accident brings a new outlook on life Wilson must decide if he will fight for his mate or do nothing and let him slip from his grasp. Wilson realizes that even for vampire’s life can be short. He recognizes that his life before now has been wasted and he longs to have a real existence and a full life, but his mate has different plans. Garrick has his own problems to contend with. His misguided attempt to keep Wilson safe only leads to heartbreak. Can these two find a way to their happiness or has evil won before they have even begun?

Once again Lex Valentine weaves a powerful story.  I loved coming back to the Darkworld and visiting with its inhabitants. As this series has grown many of the characters have endeared themselves to this reader and it was nice to see more from them. When the time comes to fight Wilson finds that he is caught up in an ongoing battle but has many friends on his side. I loved seeing Wilson find his new look on life and love. Garrick is a good man, but he thinks that he must give up love to save the man he is destined to be with. Wilson is more than ready to prove him wrong, but will Garrick realize his mistake when all is said and done? These two make a great couple and I enjoyed watching their relationship take shape. Their love is strong, and we see it in everything that these two do.

Garrick and Wilson are strong characters full of depth. The author does a good job of bringing them to life and keeping this series fresh and engaging. I was pulled into this fast-moving story and hope that this series continues.

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

COMMON GROUND by Lex Valentine

Publisher: Loose ID LLC

Date published: July 2017

ISBN: 9781682523797

Vampires, Supernatural, Fantasy & Paranormal, Shapeshifter

Ebook

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.loose-id.com/tales-of-the-darkworld-5-common-ground.html

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

Sair has had a hard life. She had to grow up too quickly and chafes at her brother the alpha of their pack and his rules and decisions. When Weylyn and Keir come into her life Sair grabs the chance at happiness and returns with them to their homeland. There she finds a new-found freedom and a mate, but her mate is nothing like she imagined. Marius is a stuffy and brooding man, the total opposite of the freedom loving Sair. Can the two find a way to their happy ever after or will the two be destined to be alone forever?

I enjoyed watching Sair and Marius find their way. The two are on opposite ends of the spectrum and work hard to find a way towards each other. Sair is a strong woman who knows what she wants and after getting a taste of freedom she is hesitant to do something that she thinks will take that freedom away from her. Marius is so set in his ways he is not sure he will be able to do what Sair wants or be what she needs. The two make a great couple and soon find that love is worth fighting for and that compromise does not mean giving up who you are. It was nice to see Sair begin to come into her own and find her own voice with the help of her friends and the support of Marius.

It was also nice to see many of the other characters and how they interacted. Love and trust is strong in all the relationships. Not only did the main characters pull me in but many of the secondary characters had a lot to say. I was quickly engrossed in the story and am eagerly waiting to see what comes next in this series.

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

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TALES OF THE DARKWORLD: A COLLECTION OF STORIES VOLUME 1 by Lex Valentine

Publisher: Loose Id LLC

Date published: 2017

ISBN: 9781682523704
Paranormal, BDSM, Holiday
E-book

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.loose-id.com/tales-of-the-darkworld-a-collection-of-stories-1.html?___SID=U#product_tabs_description

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

 

What happens after your favorite characters find their happy ever after? These three short stories give readers a special look at some of the characters from the Tales of the Darkworld series by Lex Valentine.  If you love the series, you will enjoy this set of stories. We are treated to more from Colin, Aiden and many more at the Christmas celebration at the Antaeus household. Love and family play a big role in these stories. These are wonderful continuations to the characters previous books.  Sexy Christmas celebrations, finding your mate and beginning a family are the plots of these books. 

I loved coming back to the Darkworld, it is one of my all time favorite series. The author weaves a wonderful adventure in each book and these stories give readers a glimpse at more in the characters’ lives.  I enjoyed seeing so many couples come and celebrate Christmas at the Antaeus home in the first story. We get to see the love that has blossomed with many of the characters. Love and trust has grown throughout the family and their mates. In the second story we are given the beginnings of Aiden’s story. I love Aiden and his mate. Will his sacrifice be worth it in the end? In the third story Eden has a surprise for Colin. The two enjoy a fun and sexy night before she gives Colin his surprise.

There were so many couples that I was happy to see in these stories and I hope that it is not the last time that we get to see them. The bonds that were forged in their own books has grown deeper and we get to see the love that they share in these shorts. I am always excited to see more from characters that I fell in love with in previous books. Each of these novellas are fun and sexy looks into the characters’ lives and should not be missed if you are a fan of this series.

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

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