On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance, Sunny

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Shifters, Vampires, Fey, Magic, Mages, Monere
Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: On the make. On the scent. On the edge. On the Prowl…Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs. The werewolf Anna finds a new sense of self when the son of the werewolf king comes to town to quell unrest in the Chicago pack – and inspires a power in Anna that she’’s never felt better. Inhuman by Eileen Wilks. Kai has a secret gift of sensing thoughts and desires. When she senses in her neighbor Nathan could be dangerous. Because he has a secret gift, too, and it’s about to be let loose. Buying Trouble by Karen Chance. In a New York auction house, a Lord of the Fey crosses paths with a fiery redheaded mage named Claire. But in this strange underground society, the rarity up for sale is Claire herself. Mona Lisa Betwining by Sunny. Among the children of the moon, Mona Lisa is of Mixed Blood – part Monere, part human, and destined to be alone. Then she meets a man who could be her salvation – or her downfall…

This is an anthology that mixes four great authors. Now I have written on two of the stories in here, the story by Patricia Briggs and the by Sunny. I felt I should also touch on the other two stories here in as they are also very good reads. Eileen Wilks is about people finding out secrets about one another. While the Karen Chance story is about buying rarities. The whole book is a gem. I have read the whole book several times as I really like it. This is a short story that is very nice in describing what is happening with Mona Lisa as she is beginning to see that she is changed.

Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 0425216594
Pages: 352
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Charmed by Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle, Lori Forster, Eileen Wilks, Julie Beard

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Magic, Time Travel, Future, Ghosts, Witches, Genies

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: When the darkness holds the most tantalizing of possibilities, what goes bump in the night may be the man of your dreams…Everything is possible and nothing is as it seems in four enchanting tales brimming with romance, passion, and a touch of wonder. From a marriage of convenience between a psychic archeologist and her bodyguard in a galaxy far, far away to ancient Britain and a dashing knight wounded in the service of King Arthur, from a house haunted by two mischievous ghosts to a woman torn between her fiance and a seductive djinn, you'll be bewitched, beguiled, and bedazzled as four of today's most popular authors cast their most potent love spells…

Now I did write about the first story in this anthology Bridal Jitters, the others in this book are just as good. Man in the Mirror takes us to the time of King Arthur’s court and back. While Tangled Dreams mixes in ghosts and two new lovers. Pandora’s Bottle is about a brides choice. Even though they are short stories they are so well written and capture your attention right away. I found each one endearing. I really loved this book, as each story was so different.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0425171299

Pages: 352

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The Demon in Me by Michelle Rowen

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Demons, Psychics, Fae, Living in Eden, Werewolves, Witches

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Hell hath no fury… Fate has led Eden Riley to become a “psychic consultant” to the police, even though her abilities are unreliable at best. Those paranormal powers are about to get her into a jam she couldn’t have predicted. After her hunky police detective partner guns down a serial killer in front of her, Eden realizes that she’s quite literally no longer alone. A voice in her head introduces himself as Darrak. He’s a demon. But not in a bad way! …like a woman possessed. Darrak lost his original body 300 years ago thanks to a witch’s curse. This is the first time he’s ever been able to speak directly to a host, plus there’s a bonus. Eden’s psychic energy helps him to take form during daylight hours. He wants to use this chance to find a way to break his curse — finally. Otherwise, Eden’s going to have to learn to live with this sexy demon…like it or not. And she thinks she might like it.

This is the first book in the Living in Eden series. Eden has always had psychic ability, but it isn’t always reliable. After finding a serial killer who ends up dying,  she becomes possessed by the demon that is was in the killer. Now she has to work with the demon to save her life. The story is very well written. Eden is one of those characters that takes charge of her life with every punch that is thrown her way. Darrak is not what he seems yet every time you think you know where the story is going to go it gets turned on its head. I loved this book and can’t wait to read the next one in the series, Something Wicked.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0425234681

Pages: 352

Series: Living in Eden

Volume: 1

Master of the Night by Angela Knight

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Magic, Vampires, Demons, King Arthur, Magekind, Fairies, Maja, Mageverse

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: American agent Erin Grayson has a new mission: romance international businessman Reece Champion. Seducing the handsome millionaire could put her that much closer to the revenge she craves against a murderous death cult. Erin doesn't realize she's being manipulated by the very cult she hunts. Champion is actually an agent of the U.S. government. He's also a vampire. Reece immediately senses the latent supernatural powers hidden within Erin, powers as dangerously irresistible to him as her lush body and hot blood. Yet he also knows that yielding to their mutual desire will make them pawns in a deadly game. And their opponent is, quite literally, a monster.

This is the second story in the Mageverse series. Reece is one of the vampires that has is the Champion of the USA. Erin is also with the U.S. government, but is being used at the same time. The two get thrown together and learn quickly how they can work with each other. The story takes on a lot of twists and you get to meet a variety of characters that you can’t help but love. I found this story to inventive as well as being a page turner. I really liked how it was written. I can’t wait to read the next story in the series which is actually an anthology, Bite.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0425198804

Pages: 320

Series: Mageverse

Volume: 2

Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh

Genre: Paranormal Romance; People with Special Abilities

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Cursed with the extraordinary power to feel other peoples' emotions, Megan Fields has tucked herself away in a remote corner of New Mexico, working as a small-town sheriff's deputy. She finds solace in the silence and heat of the desert. But when Breeds begin dying on her watch, Megan realizes that the secrets from her past can't stay buried forever. Someone is out for blood—her blood. An arrogant Feline Breed, Braden Arness broods with feral intensity. His mission to solve the mysterious murders brings him to Megan, a woman who accosts his senses like no other. Only with him can she let down her guard—and surrender to the insatiable hunger that wracks her body. But as they team up to hunt the elusive killers, Braden and Megan find themselves becoming the prey...

This is the first book in the Breed’s Series. Megan lives in the desert so she doesn’t have to deal with people all the time. When she comes across two dead breeds she is then saddled with Braden. Both feel an attraction to the other but Megan is set against it. That is until one very hot kiss from Braden. And on top of that they have to figure out why these two Breed’s where coming to the desert. This is a very captivating story. It is one that had me on the edge of my seat to see what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed this read. I look forward to reading the next in the series, Harmony’s Way.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0425209644

Pages: 304

Series: Breeds

Volume: 1

Night Myst by Yasmine Galenorn

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Indigo Court, Vampires, Fae, Vampiric Fae, Witches

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Eons ago, vampires tried to turn the dark Fae in order to harness their magic, only to create a demonic enemy more powerful than they could have imagined. Having quietly amassed their strength for centuries, the Vampire Fae are determined to enslave the world. Now Myst, Wueen of the Indigo Court, is rising again – and a long-prophesied war is about to begin… Cicely Waters, a witch who can control the wind, has returned home to New Forest, Washington, after learning that her family is in danger. The Indigo Court holds the city in fear. People are vanishing, and strange deaths blague the town. And when she is swept into an unexpected and passionate reunion with Grieve, the Fae prince who taught her how to harness the wind, Cicely finds herself with a fierce and territorial lover. But Grieve has become enslaved by Myst’s court, and now caught between two evils, the lovers must survive the machinations of the Vampiric Fae queen, even as Cicely untangles the hidden secrets to her own heritage.

This is the first book in the Indigo Court series. Cicely is finally going home to the only place that she has considered as home. But things are changing there and not for the better. People are either going missing or are found dead. As she starts to investigate she only comes up with more questions. It doesn’t help that the one person that she has loved for years has changed, adding to just more questions. Cicely is one of those characters that you can quickly relate to. There is a lot going on throughout the story that keeps you on your toes. I really enjoyed this book. The new take with Vampiric Fae I thought was brilliant. I can’t wait till next summer to read the next book in this series, Night Veil.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0515148148

Pages: 352

Series: Indigo Court

Volume: 1

Bridal Jitters by Jayne Castle

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Psychics, Ghosts, Aliens

Sub Genre: Science Fiction

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Just below the City of Cadence lie the remains of the Dead City of Old Cadence – resonating with the psychic and para energy of its dead souls. While exploring the darkest depths of the city, two business partners discover passions within each other that are very much alive… Virginia Burch,  a psychic archaeologist, can’t believe her luck when she meets Sam Gage, a ghost-hunter and owner of prime real estate in the Old Quarter of Cadence, above the Dead City. He offers her his space to live and start up her business. What follows is an even more intriguing proposal – to become his wife. Strictly for professional reasons, of course… Their marriage of convenience would lead to a very lucrative business partnership, Gage & Burch Consulting. Until something throws a wrench into the plan: the undeniably sensual energy that exists between them – and a love so strong it could wake the ghosts below…

This is a short story that I had to write about because I liked it so much. Virginia is starting to get cold feet regarding her marriage of convenience as she does like her soon to be husband. Things change as they go on their first job together. This is such a great story that I couldn’t help but to write about it. I was lucky enough to find it at one of those stories off the beaten path. I can't wait to read the next book in this series, After Dark.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0425208648

Pages: 96

Series: Harmony World

Volume: 1

My Fair Lord by Julie Beard

Genre: Historical Romance; 1800’s

Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance; Ghosts

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Dear Reader, I own that I’ve fallen in love with my new husband! And I knew very well I shouldn’t. Though handsome and charming in a rakish way, Lucas Davin is a cutpurse from one of the worst criminal districts in London. I married him in a desperate attempt to keep my inheritance. No gentleman of Quality would have me, you see, because my estate is haunted by Lord Barrett Hamilton – a 300-year-old ghost. I never believed the ghost existed until I saw Lucas suddenly transform into the very likeness of a gentleman – even a Lord! Is it possible, Gentle Reader, that he has been possessed by the ghost of Lord Hamilton? If so, should I have the ghost exorcised? If I do, then Lucas will return to his old life of thievery, and I will never see him again. If I don’t, his very life may be in danger! Please respond quickly, for my heart aches with the sweetest and most unladylike passion. I will manage as best I can until I receive good tidings and advice from you! Mrs. Lucas Davin (nie Miss Caroline Wainwright).

So I picked up another Historical because the back was just so intriguing. Caroline is just trying to get married, but everyone who comes around gets scared off by the ghost. Lucas has been stealing for most his life. Now the two come together Caroline hoping to keep her home and Lucas gets set for life. I loved this story. Caroline is a strong character who is driven and knows what she wants. Lucas hates the wealth of Society and just wants to makes things better for himself and his boys. It just makes him a stronger character. This is one of those great stories that you will like a lot.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0425174816

Pages: 358

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The Union Street Bakery by Mary Ellen Taylor

Genre: Fiction; Bakery, Contemporary, Adoption, Alexandria, Virginia, Ghosts

Sub Genre: Historical Fiction; Pre-Civil War, Slavery, 1850's, Biracial

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Life can turn on a dime. It's a common cliche, and I'd heard it often enough. People die or move away. Investments go south. Affairs end. Loved ones betray us. Stuff happens. Daisy McCrae's life is in tatters. She has lost her job, broken up with her boyfriend, and been reduced to living in the attic above her family's store, the Union Street Bakery, While Learning the business. Ufortunately, the bakery is in serious hardship. Making things worse is the constant feeling of not being a real McCrae since she was adopted as a child and has a less-than-perfect relationship with her two sisters. Then a long-standing elderly customer passes away, and for some reason bequeaths Daisy a journal dating back to the 1850's, written by a slave girl named Susie. As she reads, Daisy learns more about her family - and her own heritage - then she ever dreamed. Haunted by dreams of the young Susie, who beckons Daisy to "find her," she is compelled to look further into the past of the town and her family. What she finds are the answers she has longed for her entire life, and a chance to begin again with the courage and desire she thought she lost for good.

This is a great debut novel. The story follows Daisy through her discovery of herself as well as that of her childhood ghost, Susie. The two have always been connected, only Daisy never knew how. As you learn more about the family you see how much Daisy has struggled over the years to feel as though she was a part of them. You truly connect with this character and begin to feel her pain and want things to all work out. I really enjoyed reading this book and thought that it really showed great depth with it's mixture of contemporary and historical weaved together.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 9780425259696

Pages: 344

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Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Genre: Fiction; Sisters

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy; Witches, Magic

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that went wrong in their Massachusetts town. Gillian and Sally endured that fate: As children, the sisters were forever outsiders, taunted, talked about, pointed at. Their elderly aunts almost seemed to encourage the whispers of witchery, with their darkened house and their love concoctions and their crowd of black cats. All Gillian and Sally wanted to do was escape. One would do so by marrying, the other by running away. But the bonds they shared brought them back to each other, and to the magic they couldn’t escape.

This is a story more about sisters than about magic. I know that many people know it due to the movie that was made based off the book. The movie being a little more magical than the book, but both are good for the own rights. I like that the book as it is a little more down to earth. There is also more character building for both the main characters. But then I am always am one who will say read the book before you see the movie. I really liked this book it’s just a good story. And one that I have personally read a couple of times.

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 0425190374

Pages: 286

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