Fantastic start of a new series
581542
What a fantastic story!  I loved the Brides of the Kindred series so I figured I'd give Evangeline's new series a try.  No disappointment here!  The storyline is intriguing, the characters are well rounded and the humor is off the charts.  I can't wait until Protected is out.
2016613
This was an absolutely fantastic start to a new series! Roux and Deke's story is one you don't want to miss! It is full of twists and turns that keep you reading to the end! Loved it!
2569910
What a great beginning to a new series! I loved the camaraderie between Evan, Parker, and Noah.  I enjoyed watching the bond between the sisters develop and become stronger.  The chemistry between Evan and Cori was totally insane, combustible and a whole lot of fun.  I loved how they saw more of the other person's true character than anyone else.  Now I cannot wait for the other books in the series, especially Noah.
2550868
When I first started the book, I was intrigued but wary. There were a few times I had my doubts - the dialogue was awkward and stilted sometimes. But by the time I finished, I was 100% hooked and I am now foaming at the mouth in anticipation of the sequel. This is going to be one fantastic series!

The plot is so unique, the way Anastasia Hopcus is weaving the supernatural side of the story is very original and captivating. The way it is blended somehow with genetics and ancestry makes a great mystery and I can't wait to see what turn the series will take next.

Phe is a fun and engaging character, whether she is with Zach and surrounded by relationship intensity or with her friends Toy and Adriana and consumed with girly things. Her part of the magical mystery the town is steeped in is not fully developed yet, and I can't wait to see what happens next with her character either!

So, even though the book isn't perfect, this is a brilliant start to a series and I am absolutely going to be reading the sequel as soon as I can get my hands on it.
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.
205541
A fantastic beginning to this new series! This story pulled me in right from the start, and held tight long after the last word was read. With the unresolved issues between the brothers, a failing business, lots of angst, intense situations, and suspenseful circumstances, this emotional roller-coaster of a story is a must read! I can't wait for the next book in this series!

Zane is a Green Beret in the Army, the youngest of three boys, and has wanted nothing to do with the family business of fugitive recovery at Lone Star Bounty. He only came home out of loyalty to his brothers, never intending to stay long, until he meets her. Iris' ex-boyfriend used her to be a drug mule for the cartel, unknown to her even though she'd suspected, till she got arrested, her sister put in foster care, and now she's on the run from the police and the cartel. She's been trying to figure out how to get out of this mess, until a bounty hunter shows up to take her in.

Zane and Iris both have tragedies in their pasts that still haunt them, and neither trust easily. Can these two broken souls help to heal one another? Or will past mistakes keep them from trying? Will he be able to keep her safe, out of jail, and the cartel's hands long enough to find a way to help her out of the mess she's in? Will their unwanted feelings for each other cause history to repeat itself? Or will either of them finally get the HEA they deserve?

I strongly recommend this book, series, and great author!

I received an arc from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
4160265
Great start to a new series.  Hardly any down spots and wasted page fillers. I love the diversity of having witches, vampires, fairie/fey and my fav demons.  This book had good sex with hardly any romance which I more than appreciated and had great action.  I'm looking forward to reading book 2.
1401719
LOVE this series. Can't wait for the next one!
2580697
A great start to an exciting new series. I am looking forward to future books featuring this exceptional team of investigators. It's fascinating to watch Jonathsn's amazing brain in action. Keep these books coming.
3642244
great beginning to new series.

Both Ryker and Ana have a lot in their pasts they have to overcome in order to find happiness.  This story was well-written and I really enjoyed the characters.  I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

I received an ARC and voluntarily provided this honest review.
3853391
I was so excited to hear that Kelley started a new series, and this one sounded remarkable.  I dove into it not long after it arrived and only came up for air when I had to.  It's just that fantastic.

With a first book in a series, I knew that there was going to be a lot of world-building.  I expected it and I wasn't disappointed.  From Olivia's posh life to when she has nothing but the clothes on her back to Cainsville, a picturesque town with a lot of secrets, the attention to details by Armstrong bring each scene to life.

There are quite a few characters and not all of them are introduced in Omens.  I'm looking forward to meeting Olivia's birth father, who is currently in prison.  Many characters just cameo'd and their actions didn't make a lot of sense to me, which I'm hoping is revealed in an upcoming installment. I like the premise of Olivia having a talent for Omen's and how she starts to know who she is and come into her own.  But, while Armstrong gave a few answers, by the end, I had more questions.

Page-turning, rich in suspense, impeccable character development and amazing world building, I couldn't get enough.  I need more and I fear it will be a long wait for the next one! While I couldn't stand Gabriel at first, the lawyer helping Olivia find out what really happened to the murders her birth parents were accused of, by the end, I found him charming, yet dangerous.  I can't wait to see what those two get into next! Highly recommend!
2054655
Great start to a new series. Characters are believable and develop nicely as the story progresses. This book will get you thinking for sure!
3411074
This great new series beginning caught my eye first with a beautiful cover and being curious had to read the blurb.  I was intrigued and had to read more so I bought the book and it lived up to everything I hoped.  I loved it from first to last and couldn't put it down. The story was well thought out and flowed well throughout.

I loved the idea that someone who wasn't a young and pretty 20something could still be seen as desirable and attractive to a man who was obviously handsome (thanks to those fabulous shifter genes) and well off. The characters are well described and come across as real in the way that you could almost see them on any street any where. The other people in the book also seem real not just words on a page and the sense of family is a wonderful thread all the way through.

The intrigue and danger that comes is just as cleverly woven in and not just dumped in and helps to introduce another intriguing character and thread that shows that friendship can come in unlikely places. This suspense thread is something that is obviously going to keep weaving its way through the series and come in different forms for each brother.

The love that grows between the Anna and Cade not instantaneous even though they are destined mates and that growth and slow getting to know each other  is reflected in the love and acceptance of both hers and his family and the parents of the siblings who are both so different themselves. It gives a different slant on shifter stories which makes it a refreshing change of pace. It is a great first story by a new author and I am sure looking forward to the next one in the series - Simon. and his cover is awesome too
4076360
GREAT START TO A NEW SERIES. INTRODUCED INTERESTING CHARACTERS AND GOT THE STORY GOING. JOHN GWYNNE IS A FANTASTIC STORYTELLER AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!
4221315
Great book, great start to an engaging series
3049169
Great start to a new series.  This book was  fast, fun, and witty!  Very enjoyable character's.
Looking forward to the next story.
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.