A wonderful start to the series
599513
I really enjoyed this book, a wonderful start to a new series.  From the way the characters are introduced, how they meet each other, how their journey begins to how their journey ends, it is a wonderful story.

I liked the fact that this story had a wide range of supernatural in it as well, not simply a vampire or shape-shifter.  I have to say that this is the first time that I have had a Hob be, what appears to be, a central character in a series.  Another fun change that I am sure will expand in the books to come.

I love how these two met, and no I won't give away details & thus ruin the story, and I loved the extended family aspect as well; all of which will play a role in future stories I imagine.  The antagonist was a lovely, wicked **tch whom couldn't stand that she could not have what her demented mind demanded.  The other antagonist had a very meaningful, albeit very brief, and gruesome ending as well. It was another first for a characters ending!

I have enjoyed this Authors books thus far, she writes easy to follow, believable stories that leave you rooting for the characters.  It is not very often that I give a book a 5-star rating, mostly going as high as 4-stars, so that should speak of my enjoyment of this book.  I have already purchased the others in the series, 3 more, and look forward to starting the next immediately.  Enjoy!  :)
867668
What a fantastic start to this series! I really didn't know what to expect when I picked up this book, so I was thrilled that the version that I read included the prequel to this series.  I was really given a taste for the characters and the story.

Fatal Affair was an intriguing read. I loved the mystery that surrounded this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I think this story had a little something for everyone and is filled with suspense, great characters, entertaining banter and exciting chemistry. I loved trying to figure out what was going on and whether I was correct about the killer.

Like I said, I think this series is off to a great start. I found it be entertaining and refreshing from my usual reads. I'm looking forward to continuing on with this series and seeing where it will go next.
497379
4.5 Stars

This is a great start to what should be a great series. The writing is gooda bit different for me and a couple of times I had to re-read a sentence or two for clarification. The story was really interesting and unlike anything else Ive read.

This is only my second book with a trans MC. Nic is post-transition and the other book I read was mid-transition. He still struggles with self-confidence and tries to hide himself from the world. Something I would normally find insignificant  wearing only neutral colored clothing  means something to Nic, as does having the confidence to wear bright or non-neutral colors. He is shy and quiet, happy to just sit back and observe life instead of living right in the middle of it. He is adorably sweet and has a lot of love to give to the right person.

Kyle is Nics exact opposite. He is flamboyant and boisterous. He seems to be unafraid of anything and everything and living life to the fullest. Unfortunately, some of that is an act. Hes been made to feel like hes too much for most people and as such is afraid to be open with anyone or let anyone get too close. He is actually pretty perfect for Nic when he lets his guard down. They truly bring out the best in each other.

Rivers story is coming up next and that stands to be even better than this story. River is a bit of a character himself! I hope we get more of Nic and Kyle in that book also as were not quite done with them yet 

Definitely a great read with lots of emotions that I highly recommend! OH, and I LOVE the cover!
2246503
A wonderful start to a series. The chemistry and dialog between the characters is fabulous with off the charts, steamy sex scenes. Really like that Luna is a tough independent female trying to keep her Dad's dream alive. Excited to start part 2 to see how this relationship unfolds.
1145885
Love Me to Death by Marissa Clarke is a wonderful start to a new series.  With a dash of urban fantasy, some high fantasy, some straight up science fiction, and a lot of romance, it twists and turns in all sorts of interesting ways.

Elena is your average, everyday woman until she gets killed in a robbery. Or rather, killed but not dead because along comes Nikolai and suddenly she isn't an average, everyday woman anymore. She's more, a lot more.  And it's up to Nikolai to figure out exactly who she is and why he is supposed to kill her when that is the last thing he wants to do.

Enter a crazy aunt who isn't an aunt, a secret sister, a rather interesting time warp man (who I want to read more about), a couple of very interesting vampire allies, even more interesting fey allies, and some power hungry villains, and you end up romping all over the place.

Love Me to Death is quite an interesting blend with a little bit tossed in for everyone's taste and a wonderful read.

 RATING: 4

Heat Rating:  Hot

REVIEWED BY: Monique Neaves

Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
3646791
I really enjoyed this book, it sucks you in right away and it's a fantastic start to a series.
4858956
A great start to a new series. I'm so glad I picked this one up! I had debated about it for a while and had it on my TBR list, but kept putting it off. I ran across a great review of the third book in the series by someone who I really respect, so I decided to get off my duff and read the first. I was not disappointed. I love shifter books, especially when there's some world building and little different take on the genre. Calmes delivers in spades. Such an enjoyable read. I would recommend this book and the rest of the series to anyone who enjoys a great paranormal read.
3885137
A great start to a series here we have Chloe a human saved by a gorgeous Norse God that turns out to be a dragon.  Can they make a human/dragon relationship work?

This book has a great pace an awesome story and characters.  It is a cliffhanger do make sure to get the second book or better yet the series.
797391
A good start to a new series, DEATH BY DIDGERIDOO was creative and entertaining.

I love my cozy mysteries when the protagonist owns a bakery or bookstore or any other such businesses. I always want to put myself in their places. But series lead in this story, Jamie Quinn, is a lawyer. Not something I ever wanted to be but it made a nice change of pace to read about.

Jamie is asked by her aunt to defend her cousin, Adam, when he is accused of murder. It doesnt help that Adam confessed. However, he has Aspergers, and under stress he said what the police wanted to hear. The topic of this syndrome was handled very well by author Barbara Venkataraman.

With plenty of suspects, Ms. Venkatarman kept me on my toes trying to solve this one. And when the reveal came, I found I had been on the wrong track. Needless to say, the authors ending made more sense than mine. ;-)

The story was wonderfully narrated by Carrie Lee Martz. She did a beautiful job with capturing each character and making them come to life.

Based on this well written first in a series, I do want to check out the rest of the series and I would enjoy hearing Carry Lee narrate it.
2333582
Fabulous start to the series. Main characters are a mixture of strength and vulnerability that will have you emotionally drawn into the story while the supporting characters bring their own personal touches to enhance plenty of scenes that will have you wanting their own special place in the series. I'm recommending that you check out for your own site ..... Also the authors other books and series but remember that you can read them as a standalone with no cliffhangers are enjoyable reading too.
3674031
Great start to this series. This installment set this story in action.  I like how each of the characters are introduced to you.  Clarice has chosen the perfect hideaway to allow her to write her historical romance.  Derek becomes her inspiration and secret love interest.  Although he tries his best to avoid this beauty things do not go as planned.  The challenges ahead will play an important part in their future. Derek's brother will play a dangerous part in their lives
431134
A wonderful beginning to another fantastic series by this incredibly talented author.  I love the idea behind this world and the characters that live in it.  I was drawn to the main character almost from the beginning and loved the introduction of the "guys" that followed.  I don't even really have a favorite or favorites yet because I love them all.  I'm sure as the series progress I will find my favorite.  I never lost interest during any of the story line.  My only complaint is that the last chapter about ripped my heart out.  I am hoping that the 2nd book in the series can put it back in for me. That was quite an ending for sure.  I am incredibly grateful there isn't a long wait for the next book.  I need more of this story as quickly as possible. I can't wait to see what happens with Brynn and her boys.  Congrats on another wonderful release!
708931
Wonderful start to a new series. Liked both main characters. Liked the description of chaos created by the "mad" dragons. I appreciated the steady love and patience he felt for his mate. The dialogue between the man and his dragon was pretty amusing. I am interested in the next book to find out how the other "kidnapping" went. All in all a good book. I am hoping for more explanation on the poor female dragons and how they are suffering from mating fever. No editing issues at all.
2728484
This is a great start to the series.  I read this book in the box set  howl and growl.  I like stories like this to take the stress away. I will be reading the rest of the series.  Serena has all sorts of ideas that are wrong from what people told her.  She is trying to help rescue her sister by having Connors baby.
4116659
This was a wonderful free read and a great beginning to the series.  It appears that each book will be self contained and yet the Island magic continues thru them all.  I really want to read the story that is the continuation of the Master of the island.  His story Im sure will be very exciting.  Ive read one other of this series and it was great as well.  With what looks to be a great line up of authors
4066979
Fantastic beginning to a new series. If you live paranormal romance, with mystery and suspense, you'll love this series. There are shifters, witches, warlocks, fae, and vampires. Add soul mates, crazy quads, long lost missing pieces, and an evil maniac, and this is that story.
4305514
Great start to the series! The Silver Stag introduces us to a future Seattle (probably mid- to late-21st century if I had to guess) that looks an awful lot like the world we live in, only with more poverty and chaos, and, of course, vampires, and fey, and goblins, and gods and goddesses - of course! Her mythical creatures always act, and look, a little difference from world to world, and her urban setting, though usually Seattle, doesn't look the same. There are some popular themes, such as how Underground Seattle is a place of mystery and danger, but the myth woven around this most interesting of (real) places varies from series to series. In other words: Ms. Galenorn is truly creative and takes her world-building seriously.
 One of the things I love most about Yasmine Galenorn's world-building is how she doesn't recycle elements from series to series.

This short novel felt a little like a teaser - in a good way.

We meet all the key characters, watch them work together and confront danger and bad luck,, and a romance blossoms. The romance element is different here - the magnetic attraction and touching of energies is present, but there's very little sizzle. I'm guessing there's more sizzle to look forward to, and it's kind of fun that we're (probably) going to be seeing the romance grow and change over books, rather than pages.

Another interesting element is that one of the characters is a child. I think this is knew for Ms. Galenorn's writing, and, while he's not physically present for much of the story, his personality is clearly drawn, he has a key role in affecting both the plot and the characters, and his presence looms large even when he moves out of the main action.

If you liked the Fury books, give The Silver Stag a try.