Great start to a new series
345559
A new twist to the never ending want for immortal life. Wonderful characters that are well developed. Looking forward to the next book
3916034
This is a great start to a new series! I was a bit skeptical about it to start. I typically read heavy romantic suspense, and this looked more like comedy to me. I will say, I was pleasantly surprised. This book has a lighter tone to it, but that didn't detract from the characters or the plot, it enhanced them. There is action, light suspense, chemistry between characters, and some great mentions of characters from other series :)  Definitely recommend!
1269827
I received this E-Book for free from the author for an honest review, so here goes.  This was a great first book in a new series.  The main character is a witch and Justicer, meting out justice to the Strange.  They are creatures who were thrust into our world when the Rift occurred and have all been gathered in Strangetown.  As I said this is a great beginning to the new series and I look forward to reading more about Strangetown and it's inhabitants.
4319883
An excellent start to a new series. Some sections are a little slow but necessary for background information,but this should make the hopeful series a good read
3176928
Rosemary and Rue was a great start to what I'm sure is going to be an amazing urban fantasy series.

Toby is such an awesome character. Because she's a changeling and not a pureblood fae, her magic is weaker than some of the other characters we meet in this book. But having weaker magic never holds her back from pushing forward and trying to get to the bottom of the murder of Evening Winterrose. I like that the author gave Toby limitations and that she isn't all powerful. It's a nice change of pace from characters who are super powerful or acquire powers when convenient.

There are a bunch of side characters in this book, some of whom I'm already in love with (Tybalt and Spike). The characters were all easy to tell apart and it never felt like there were too many of them (which can sometimes happen in the first book of a long series). I'm interested to see how Toby's relationships develop with the various characters. In particular, I'm hoping there's a future ship for Toby and Tybalt because I am a huge fan of hate to love.

The author isn't afraid to hold back when it comes to difficult situations. I was very surprised by a character death and was completely unprepared for it. I guess this shows that anything can happen as the series progresses and I'm looking forward to reading more of the books soon.

Overall, Rosemary and Rue was a solid start to this series and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good urban fantasy series. I will definitely be picking up the second book, A Local Habitation, very soon.
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ARC received for review

4.5 stars

New series, new worlds, new species. Great start to this series. It was a little slow in parts but that's to be expected since we are learning all new stuff. Loved Luciana and Lord Leo. They were amazing together. Plus her "sisters" are going to make great heroines in their own HEAs. I'm hoping Ms. Sparks saves one for Brody.
2422203
Great new series I'm sure, this book is an excellent start to Lynn Leite new series. I'm a fan of her other books she has a real talent for threading her stories together their are a few spelling and grammatical errors but these are overshadowed by great characters and a excellent story line for a short. Really like the hero and heroine and even wind up feeling bad for the apparent bad guy.
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Born in Blood is the first book in The Sentinels series by Alexandra Ivy, and it is a good solid start to this new series. It follows Duncan, a tough homicide detective working a new case, and Callie, a talented necromancer who's been brought in to find out the victim's last thoughts. Duncan and Callie have worked together before, so there is already an abundance of sexual tension from the beginning but this case just ends up speeding things along for the two of them.
  Duncan and Callie have a lot to work through in this book because although normal humans know how different high-bloods are, high-bloods all have different supernatural powers, and they're willing to use them for their powers they are still a long way from accepting them as equals in society. Most people call the high-bloods freaks, so the main characters have a lot of prejudice against them from the get go. Combine that with a mad man killing people and trying to raise the dead and they are definitely up against some major adversity.
  Born in Blood had an awesome plot and some hot chemistry between the two main characters. The world building was unique and I am excited to read more because there could be so many different kinds of supernaturals in further books, so it has some awesome potential. Overall it was a very entertaining read that was very well written, one that didn't slow down from beginning to end, and I will be waiting for the next Sentinels book to come out.

***Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review***
228921
Good start to a new series.  This book was well written and I look forward to reading the rest of the series
2196347
Can't wait to see the sequels in this series!  Good read!
1900111
This is a good start to a new series. I loved The Changeling series and this one has the potential to be just as good.

What I liked about this one is the fact that Neva has to take time to adjust to and accept being a Changeling. That probably has a lot to do with how she was changed. She doesn't understand what she is and is terrified, for good reason. The person who changed Neva wanted to have her under complete control. The fact that both Neva and Travis had some issues to face in order to move forward was well done.

I did liked Travis. At first he did take a while to understand what his wolf was trying to tell him and it made it feel as if his wolf had its own thoughts and opinions. It was a nice addition to the werewolf mythology.

Neva and Travis are fairly quickly attracted to each other, resist that attraction and still end up bonded. Not that they are complaining. I really enjoyed that last hot and steamy scene at the end.

It did take me a bit to get into this one, it wasn't until about the 4th chapter I got to the point I didn't want to put it down. I was a bit confused with the party scene in the beginning. It felt like it came out of nowhere. It wasn't until after I was through reading it that I realized it was a flash back.

Overall this is a well written story that has action, mystery, magic and shifters. Would I recommend this to my friends and people I know like PNR? Yes. This does not end with a cliffhanger it's a HFN and it sounds as if Travis and Neva's story will continue in the next book.

(I received a copy from publisher for an honest review.)
1163484
Brilliant beginning to a new series. I loved it and hope to read the next book in the series as soon as it is released. Sam Moon Detective tries to save a young woman from a voodoo queen and gets shot back into the past 150 years by said queen. Now she is stuck in the past in New Orleans were slavery is still in action and the paranormal is as well only archaic as such. She will stop at nothing to get back to her two beautiful children in the present time in California. While having to live in the past while doing so. What a ride you will be thoroughly pleased with this one I am sure of it.
4570672
Great start to a new series. This book is long but it's worth it. The characters are interesting and the story moves at a steady pace. I really enjoyed this one.
2715838
4.5 stars.  Great start to a new series!  I look forward to reading more about these fun characters in this series!
2333455
Enjoyed this book very much and am looking forward to the next one.  A good introduction to a new series with a different twist.
950774
What an interesting start to a great new series.  Ms. Barton has created some unique characters and some interesting twists and turns.  When I start a new series from this author I am never sure what to expect as her mind works in mysterious ways.  :).  As always, she doesn't disappoint and I have found some new characters to fall in love with.  Jake is quiet and seems like a pushover , but underneath that unassuming demeanor is a powder keg ready to blow. Forrest is the shifter but he seems like he is uncomfortable with his power.  Together these two shy guys are going to be a force to be reckoned with.  Jenna was a surprising character, she was solid, strong, fierce of those she loved and quite a charming old lady.  She had me smiling and snickering with her wit and quirky sense of humor.  Nothing ever comes easy to Ms. Barton's characters , Jake and Forrest will have to overcome some trying circumstance before they can have a HEA.  The story was fast paced, easy to read, keeps your interest and leaves you with questions.  I look forward to finding the answers in the next book.
I volunteered to review this story for my honest opinion.
3997672
What a great start to new series! Who would have thought of a vampire/succubus hybrid? The mix leads to one incredible main character that really has some power and I am really looking forward to learning how much in future installments. This time we learn some last history while we follow her along with a new romance as well as a twist on another relationship. If you enjoy paranormal romance then you should really read this. I really enjoyed it so I give it 4/5 stars.