Perfect Novella for a great series!
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As a total fan girl of Connected, Torn, and the super talented author, Kim Karr, I just knew Dazed wouldnt disappoint. And it didnt. Hooked from the very beginning over cupcakes, Dazed didn't take long to read. Its a novella centering around River Wildes cousin, Jagger Kennedy and Dahlia Wildes best friend Aerie Daniels. The titles of these books suggest a state of feeling. I love that aspect about them because we feel that immensely as we're reading.

Told from Aeries POV, the story traps us in the rabbit hole of their relationship from page one. The intelligent and beautiful Aerie Daniels lives and breathes work; shes neurotically routine in life with very few human connections. Reading of her very controlled life becoming a whirlwind of new experiences excited the reader making you feel for this woman in a big way. And one of her favorite Rom-Coms is Because I Said So with Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore which also happens to be one of my favorites. Since Ive never met anyone else who thinks its great she gets extra brownie points with me. When she first lays eyes on the equally beautiful Jagger Kennedy all previous neurotic emotions fly right out the window. Jagger Kennedy, whom we had the pleasure of meeting in the just released and phenomenal epilogue to Torn, proves to be witty, charismatic, loyal, and abundantly charming. I love the fact he recited random facts, making what could be the most mundane seem so much more interesting. The camaraderie between he and River will make you swoon. He doesnt make light of the fact that he finds Aerie intriguing and completely attractive. In some scenes, Jagger and Aerie are staring silently at each other but the moments prove to be so raw and real with the descriptive thoughts of Aerie. I loved those moments right before something big is on the horizon. Shes analyzing and he quiets her to total bliss. Even with so little words in the story I felt a compelling connection to these characters and their story, a testament to the authors evocative writing. They just complement each other so well. Aerie sheds her hard exterior and lets Jagger show her true love after so many years of finding reasons why shed never find any love at all.

River and Dahlia also make funny cameos in the story which I adored. However, were mostly enraptured with Aerie and Jagger. Even more intriguing, Aerie catalyzed the meeting between Dahlia and River. So fans of this series have always had a soft spot for this girl. Seeing her walls crumble and fall into Jaggers orbit satisfies in a way that you feel peace for her. Ultimately, Dazed provides a bit of drama, a lot of fun, and intense passion brought forth by the alluring Jagger. Strikingly similar to the profound elements found in the first two books just on a smaller scale. Its a great novella to a brilliant series. I cant wait for more from this group.

Favorite Quote:
For the rest of the night, we didn't we loved each other againwe didn't have to. We took the time to learn each others body. What we liked, where we liked it. I let go and let him in  and he showed me how."
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This is a short novella and its coming on the heels of Ms. Ranneys third book in her Clan Sinclair series. Time wise it takes place ten years after the first book in the series which is Macrath and Virginias story and if you're not familiar with that book or for that matter with any in this series, have no worries as this short story stands on its own very well. However, if you need a quick intro into the whole series, all you have to do click on my post from yesterday and youll be all caught up.

Now, off to the good part. Telling you how much I loved and appreciated this story from the prospective of a reader that was intrigued by the character of Ceana. We never really meet her character or get to know her much in the three previous books and thats why I was so happy to find out that finally we get to know her.

She is such a great character and honestly, I wish she had a full book too. Her story was strong and compelling as much as romantic, sweet and tender as well as sensual.

Bruce, the hero of this piece was such a contradiction because when we and the heroine first meet him, hes buck naked and smiling. Deep down, and bit later on in the book, we find out more about his heartbreaking past and I had tears in my eyes as hes talking about it.

The way these two meet and form misconceptions about each other is so well written it brought a huge grin to my face every time they conversed! I adored their romance and highly recommend you pick this one up regardless of reading the earlier books in this series. And to see Virginia and Macrath in their loving home and with their kids all grown up was such an awesome treat. Im hoping one day Ms. Ranney writes Carltons story because he was such a Devil like his father!

For a quick, intriguing, fun and utterly sweet and sensual read, look no further and pick this one up, like NOW!

Melanie for b2b

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher
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Love love love! Emily has done a great job once again! I was torn between my hatred for James and really feeling sorry for him. This novella ties in beautifully with the other two novels in the series and I can't wait to get my hands on #3!
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I really enjoyed the prequel novella to this series, and having read the next book out of order, I was quite eager to go back and read this one, so I could see what I was missing.  It didn't disappoint!

I loved what a strong, independent woman Harper was!  I also loved how Remy really didn't try to change her either.  I especially loved how he seemed to be the perfect fit for her with wanting to be a Housedad!  The plot kept me engaged and entertained, despite me not having much time to be able to read it.

What I didn't like was that this seemed too much like other books that have been previously published.  I know another reviewer mentioned that it was a lot like Jennifer Probsts Billionaire Builders Series, but for me, this was a lot like Heather Tullis' DiCarlo Brides series.  The other reviewer was correct in saying that the similiarity to those other series made this one predictable to a degree, but I did feel that there were enough twists away from those to make it interesting!  I'm eager to read the next book in the series now!
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Another AWESOME "novella"!!
Just wish it was LONGER & carried out more of the storyline!
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This novella is tightly written and I wished it was a bit longer. I loved the chemistry between Taylor and Landon. I was a little worried in the beginning, it took me awhile to warm up to them because we don't know much about them at first. But, in the end, they are such great characters!

Taylor is the stage manager of the successful Man of the Month contest. She has many secrets and she has found a safe place in Austin to hide from a stalker. But she is being stalked again and she needs help. Landon is a police officer, his attraction to Taylor is instant. They cooperate to bait her stalker, acting as if they are a couple. And soon the dating pretense becomes reality.

What I loved about this novella was that it incorporated many familiar faces from the Man of the Month series. This new addition to the series was not my favorite, but it was still an enjoyable read.
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I really enjoyed the set-up of the new Ultimate series, and it was a lot of fun learning about the fighters around whom the story is centred. Being a novella, this part was really well-handled (how could it not be in Lori Fosters hands).

The romance between injured fighter Gage and Harper is hot, sweet and showcases exactly what Lori Foster does best. Admittedly, there is a little bit of background that you miss out on, but I think that is more due to the constraints of fitting the current relationship details into a novella-length story. I do hope that we get to see more of Gage and Harpers romance as the series progresses.

This is a fabulous way to introduce a new series, and the details we glean from this of Cannons fight and character most certainly make for interesting reading to come in his book.

Definitely start with Hard Knocks, when you are reading this series, as you get to meet and form pictures of the cast of hot fighter heroes.

If you loved Lori Fosters first MMA-themed series, I definitely think this is one for you!
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Chronologically, Phantom Kiss is the novella that bridges the gap between Midnight Marked and Blade Bound, the last book in the series. How is this series so close to being done? Guys, I'm not ready for it to be over! I love Ethan and Merit and the gang so much!

Ethan and Merit are preparing for their wedding when Annabelle, their friendly neighborhood necromancer, calls them to investigate a weird grave robbery. Soon they find Cadogan House has become a haunted house and they have to figure out how to get rid of a ghost who doesn't want to be gotten rid of.

I enjoyed the hell out of this story! It was the perfect length to give us a Chicagoland fix while waiting for the last book. This novella is a nice addition to the series but isn't essential to the overall arc of the series (To my knowledge anyway! I haven't read the last book.) And it was fun while expanding the world a bit past the vampires and shifters we've become accustomed to in the series.

I loved the ghost story angle and that we got to see more of Annabelle! She's quickly becoming one of my favorite characters in the series and I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that she'll get a novella or a book of her own. It was fun reading about Merit and Ethan having to learn how to fight a ghost and I loved seeing another side of the supernatural in this world. The plot progression is well done with surprising little twists along the way with a conclusion that was great while keeping the humor and snark we've come to expect in the series.

Overall, I loved it and I'd recommend reading it if you're a fan of the series. It'll help a bit with the wait for Blade Bound.

*Review Originally Posted on the Goldilox and the Three Weres Blog*
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This novella is fantastic. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. It was well written. You will grow immediately attached to the characters. It has definitely left me needing more, and I'll be reading the series it accompanies immediately. The story is entertaining, informative, and captivating. I definitely recommend reading it. What a wonderful way to be introduced to a series. Evelyn is a wonderful character to follow along with. She's strong yet naive. She's perfect yet flawed. She's real. Definitely look forward to reading more. This definitely has some steamy moments. Well rounded novella.
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This short story was beautiful and a great prequel in the Elemental Web series. Telling the tale of Lady Emily and Luca, it fills in the gap of how Lady Emily came to run away with the Roma (gypsies) and Luca came to be reduced in health - both things that are mentioned in The Golden Spider (Book 1 of the series) but never explained.
Beautifully written as always by Ann Renwick, the short length of this story means that it can be read in one sitting - a necessity anyway as you get so caught up in the action! The characters are engaging, even the "evil" Rayka, and you really root for Lady Emily and Luca, feel kind of sorry for Rayka, and the cliff-top action will have you holding your breath!
I cannot recommend both this book and the whole Elemental Web series enough. Ann Renwick's writing is amazing, and her mix of steampunk and real-life elements are fabulous. She really has a great appreciation of Victorian-era society, and combines it effortlessly with her own special blend of magic to produce a fabulous story every time.
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Blood Sense was great read!  It was quick, it was steamy, the characters were intriguing and the story flowed!  At novella length this is a perfectly paced book to pick up and read in a few hours.  It is book 1 of an all new series by Becca Lee, and while this book is a perfect set up for what is to come it doesn't end on a huge cliff hanger.  <3  There is definitely more to come and I can't wait to read more about Lexi and Reid!

Great job to Becca Lee on her new foray into PNR!
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I love Laura Kaye and Im always excited to read a new book by her. The Wedding Dare series is one that I was really looking forward to getting into. I love all of the authors working on the series, but was really excited to see that Laura Kaye was the one starting it all off. I loved Colton and Kady. I loved the back and forth between them and the chemistry was off the charts. I love when characters have a history and the best friends little sister tropes is one of my favorites. I really liked the way that the book progressed, especially since it was a novella instead of a full length novel.

There was a lot packed into this novella and I couldn't put it down. I knew it was going to be great since Laura wrote it, but it was even more than I expected. I cant wait to read the rest of the books in the series and I look forward to hopefully seeing Kady and Colton in those books as well.
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A great addition to the world of Kate Daniel's. A novella with Derek and Julie taking on a rogue warlock. My only wish was that it was longer! :)
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Fated is a companion novel to the Relentless series, and it was so much fun to be back in this world that Karen Lynch created! Fated comes after all the other novels in the series, and this is Christians story. Chris was Nikolas best friend and Mohiri partner, and he did nothing but jest Nikolas for his troubles when he found his mate, Sara. Payback is a real treat for Nikolas, now that Chris has finally found his match.

As a big fan of the series it was great to have the whole gang back together, albeit to fight a damn big bad monster. But along the way we get such insight into Chris past and get to know him better. My feelings were all over the place, but one thing remained and that was the overall feeling of true love. Of course this mate business is always hard on both the Mohiris but in this case, this was a story of second chances, and forgiveness. Can you love someone who has hurt you, can you overcome your fears and rebuild the trust necessary to spend your lives together? These were the main questions and eventually, love overcomes all other obstacles.

Knowing Chris had to work hard to gain trust from his mate, made the whole HEA so satisfying. It wasn't instant, even though he was so deeply in love and he has guarded his heart for years. He had to prove himself and his mate finally relented and knew he was truly worth the match.

Fated is definitely a great addition to the series, and I recommend reading them all in order, aka not a standalone, in order for you to understand exactly what this world is like. This series is a gem in the YA paranormal romance genre and if you haven't started, what are you waiting for?!
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This was a great fast paced read for me! I was smiling and laughing from the start to finish! Perfect novella and she pulls it off superbly !
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The Elemental Assassin books are one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors, and this novella doesn't disappoint!

Finn is the foster brother of Gin Blanco, aka the feared assassin The Spider. He's one of my favorite characters, even if he did act like a bit of a jerk last time round. But his love and loyalty for his family and friends can't be doubted.

Still reeling from the events of Bitter Bite, Finn is having a hard time coming to terms with the fallout or forgiving himself for what happened. Even though Gin doesn't seem to blame him, plenty of his co-workers place the blame squarely on his shoulders. That doesn't bother Finn too much, as he blames himself too.

Needless to say, things have been more than a little frosty at the bank where he works. Doesn't help that his boss insists that Finn attend the funerals for all of his fallen co-workers.

While at the funeral of one of the bank guards, Finn notices something unsettling. Investigating further, he decides to stick his nose where someone wishes he wouldn't. But despite everything, Finn is still Finn and I loved seeing him step up to the plate!

Wouldn't really recommend this one if you haven't at least read Bitter Bite, as I don't think it would make much sense. Nothing against the author, but it's too short to really set up the backstory or anything.

Loved this little glimpse of things from Finn's point of view and can't wait for their next adventure!
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Healers Curse was a great read!  Although, a standalone novella, it will be an especially enriching experience for those who have already read Mardans Mark by the same author, Kathrese McKee.

Healers Curse fleshed out some of the historical background and rounded out characters that were mentioned only in passing in the first book.  It gives them their own story while it explains why these characters were so important to the royal children of Mardans Mark; and I am sure, they will play major roles in the rest of the epic series as it unfolds.

There is humor and there is a very tender budding romance in the midst of all the personal and political tension.  Will Lady Elilan come to the point in her faith where she will trust El enough to once again use her healing arts to the utmost?