Immortal's Honor

 Book Review of Immortal's Honor(Dark Protectors Series)

Title: Immortal's Honor

Series: Dark Protectors Series

Author: Rebecca Zanetti

Date Published:    December 7th 2021

Date Read:  December1st 2021

The Blurb: First comes danger . . .

When Vampire-Demon Sam Kyllwood discovers he’s the keeper of some mysterious circle, he laughs it off. When he finds out that his younger brother is supposed to fight to the death in said circle, he snaps right to furious. And that’s before he starts uncontrollably making things explode —it turns out it’s never too late to develop deadly new immortal abilities. But even those explosions are nothing compared to what happens when he tries to handle a very suspicious, brilliant and beyond sexy human female whose piercing eyes ignite a heat that rages deliciously outside even his unbreakable control…

Then comes desire . . .

Honor McDovall is one of the best interrogators Homeland Security has ever had. But no matter how well she appears to fit in, her mystical gifts are slowly driving her mad. She doesn't understand them, she doesn't want them, but for now, she'll use them to detect and defeat danger until she completely loses her mind. Unfortunately, her job brings her face to face with the deadliest man she's ever met—and she senses Sam is even more gifted than she is. Yet once they kiss, she realizes he's also more dangerous than the enemies suddenly coming from every direction. Good thing they both like to play with fire . . .

My Review

5 Being the Keeper Stars

 OMG I have a book hangover. I finished this book two days ago and have not been able to get it out of my mind at all. Immortal's Honor was Sam Kyllwood's book. I loved Sam so much and couldn't wait for his story. I feel like Sam always took a backseat to his brothers, Zane, the demon King, and Logan a member of the Seven. It was nice to see him shine and get to know him better. Time is really starting to speed up in this book. 14 books in and I can't get enough of this world. I can't believe that Hope is 18. I love seeing her , Pax and Drake growing up. And with each book the series plot getting more exciting. I have no Idea where Rebecca Zanetti is taking me with this series, but I'm all in.

Sam was sexy, in control, protective, and badass which is typical for Rebecca's heroes, but Sam like all the others was uniquely different and special in his own way. Sam wanted to fix everything for everyone and was under a ton of pressure. Sam became the Keeper of the place were the seven and Ulric will have their final battle. He became said Keeper to help protect his niece Hope. Honor McDovall was a psychologist that helped Homeland security with interrogations. I loved that even though Honor was smart and caring she was also brave, never gave up and kicked ass. She didn't wait for a man to save her she fought with everything she had. Honor and Sam were very cute together. Honor was one lucky girl because Sam was so yummy.

This book really had me guessing. I didn't see the mini show down with Sam and Ulric coming and I was shocked about General Jaydon's evil plan. I'm surprised that Drake didn't kill him. I loved that we got some Talen and Dage time in this book. There was a cute surprise cameo from our favorite drunk dog from another one of Rebecca's awesome series. Because Sam and Garrett are both members of Bear's MC both Bear and Nessa are in this book a lot. Bear and Nessa were so cute and the sweet little news we readers get in this book about them just melted my heart. I also really love Flynn he is so sweet and protective. I really hope Flynn gets a book maybe a novella after Garrett's book. Hope , Pax, and Drake I am so up in the air when it comes to this love Triangle. With Hope's mom and dad I always wanted them together but with Hope at times I want her with Drake then I want her with Pax. The truth is they both keep things from Hope and that bothers me. Also I can't tell if Drake is evil yet or just believes the lies he was told his whole life. I will say I lean a tiny bit more towards Drake. I would love to see the shit that mating would cause. Not to mention it's really hot when Bad guys reform for the love of their life. Also call me crazy but I kinda want Drake and Hope to bring peace to the two nations. Garrett, Garrett, Garrett the man is a hot mess but God I love him. I can't wait for his book. I have wanted it since he was born in book 3. That little sneak peak at the end for Garrett's book has me super excited.

Break

 Book Review of Break  (Bend & Break Duet)

Title: Break

Series: Bend and Break Duet

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published:   October 26th 2021

Date Read:  Oct 30th 2021

The Blurb:

My Review

4.5 Second Chance Stars

The conclusion to Beau and Cal's story Break was so good. I love second chance romances! I felt Beau and Cal's love in this book. I loved what a strong and supportive protector Cal was. He respected her wishes and was there for her when she needed him most. I loved that Beau wanted Cal and their marriage. She opened up more, let her hurt show. She decided she wasn't going to give him up. She also decided to take her life back. She spoke out about her abuse and let others help her. This book wrapped up a lot of questions I had. Both Alex and Beau's dad got what they had coming to them and it made me so happy! I loved seeing Teague, Pepper, Lexie, Lincoln, Eric, Miss Adeline, Viv and Daniel again, catching up with their lives. Cal's Ma was great. My favorite part of the whole book was when Beau, Lincoln and Teague stood up to their dad. I have been waiting 5 books for that moment. The only thing I didn't like about this book and it was a small thing was Cal calling Beau baby sister. Great read. Great ending for all the Hollingsworth. I loved it!

Bend

 Book Review of Bend (Bend & Break Duet)

Title:  Bend

Series: Bend and Break Duet

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published:   September 28th 2021

Date Read:  OCt 29th 2021

The Blurb:

My Review

4 Cal Stars

I knew there was something going on with Cal and Beau in past books and I knew it was gonna be good, but Grahame Claire really brought the drama. This book had me all over the place. I was mad, I laughed and I rooted for Cal and Beau. On a side note I also rooted that really bad things would happen to Beau's dad and Alex. Just saying! Samuel Hollingsworth was such a rotting bastard. He had me raging so bad while reading I thought the vein in forehead would pop.

I liked Beau a lot but I loved Cal. I felt so bad for him feeling like he wasn't good enough. Cal and Beau had such a deep connection and past hurts that complicated their relationship. I felt so much for both of them. I truly hated Alex and Samuel Hollingsworth and I can't tell you how many times I screamed idle threats at those fictional characters. It drove me crazy that Beau, and really her two brothers too, let their dad run their lives and treat them the way he did. I really wanted Beau to tell her father to fuck off. Alex too. It drove me crazy. I loved all the dogs they bring such cuteness to the story. The ending omg the damn ending...... Why Grahame Claire why do you do this to me???? I hope in the second book Samuel and Alex get theirs......

Breaking Badger

 Book Review of Breaking Badger (Honey Badger Chronicles)

Title:  Breaking Badger 

Series: Honey Badger Chronicles

Author: Shelly Laurenston

Date Published:   August 31st 2021

Date Read:  Oct 18th 2021

The Blurb: 

 It’s instinct that drives Finn Malone to rescue a bunch of hard battling honey badgers. The Siberian tiger shifter just can’t bear to see his fellow shifters harmed. But no way can Finn have a houseful of honey badgers when he also has two brothers with no patience. Things just go from bad to worse when the badgers rudely ejected from his home turn out to be the only ones who can help him solve a family tragedy. He’s just not sure he can even get back into the badgers’ good graces. Since badgers lack graces of any kind . . .

Mads knows her teammates aren’t about to forgive the cats that were so rude to them, but moody Finn isn’t so bad. And he’s cute! The badger part of her understands Finn’s burning need to avenge his father’s death—after all, vengeance is her favorite pastime. So Mads sets about helping Finn settle his family’s score, which has its perks, since she gets to avoid her own family drama. Besides, fighting side by side with Finn is her kind of fun—especially when she can get in a hot and heavy snuggle with her very own growling, eye-rolling, and utterly irresistible kitty-cat . . .

My Review

3.5 Honey Badgers of books past Stars

I love Shelly Laurenston. I enjoy how funny and crazy her shifter books are. Especially her honey badgers. I loved the first 3 books in this series but even though I liked this one I didn't love it. I wanted more romance. This book was funny and the plot flowed well. I was never bored. I like both Finn and Mads. I felt the book really needed more of them. There was to much side story going on taking away from Mads and the love part of the book. I didn't feel their love and it made me not connect to them as a couple. Now I loved the pride series and I loved the Mackilligans sisters. I enjoyed seeing them in this book but it seemed they were more of a star then Mads. So while I enjoyed reading this book and I loved spending time with past favorites I had to rate it a bit lower because this was suppose to be Mads and Finns book and I felt like they got ripped off.

Fall

 Book Review of Fall (Rise & Fall Duet)

Title:  Fall

Series: Rise and Fall Duet

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published:   August 24th 2021

Date Read:  August 23th 2021

The Blurb:

I have one thing in my life more important than anything else.

Protecting my brother
Lincoln Hollingsworth is the beautiful distraction who stormed into our lives without so much as a hello.
I thought I hated him.
He’s determined to prove me wrong, earning pieces of my trust and my heart with every step.
But I should’ve paid attention.
While I was distracted, my past made a move that could cost me everything.
I’m not ready to lose Lincoln or my brother.
But I can’t keep them if I’m locked in a prison cell.

My Review

4.5 What a ride Stars

OMG what a ride. This book had me all over the place with all the twists and turns Grahame Claire hit me with. Lexie and Eric's backstory broke my heart. It really helped me understand were Lexie was coming from and soften me a bit towards her. Lincoln was a shining star for me. I loved all the different sides to him. Lincoln had real growth in this book. Really both Lexie and Lincoln developed a lot as the story went on. I love how deep Lexie and Lincoln's relationship goes.

Eric stole my heart in this book. I adored every single moment with Eric in it. I loved getting to catch up with past favorite couples. Beau omg Beau and Cal....... I can't wait for their book. The tension between Beau and Cal OMG. This book was really action packed. There was so much in this book that I was on the edge from page one to the end. Never a dull moment. I still can't stand Lincoln, Beau and Teague's dad. I don't know what evil scheme he was cooking up, but I'm sure we will find out in Beau's book. Overall this book was so good! I can't wait to see what Cal and Beau bring to the series.

Rise

 Book Review of Rise (Fise & Fall Duet)

Title:  Rise

Series: Rise and Fall Duet

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published:   July 20th 2021

Date Read:  August 2, 2021

The Blurb:  I have it all.

As a titan of New York City real estate, there’s nothing out of my reach.

Money. Power. Success.

The rise to the top wasn’t easy, but I’ve overcome every obstacle in my way. Including the biggest one.

Then I met her.

She isn’t afraid to put me in my place. Doesn’t tip toe around me because of who I am.

And she’s there to witness the most humiliating moment of my life.

The thing about being on top is there’s a lot further to fall.

Someone wants to see me lose everything.

And they just may get their wish.

Because I can’t focus on anything except my sister’s best friend.

My Review

4 OMG That Ending Stars

I have wanted Lincoln's story since Crash & Burn ended. He was just so closed off and mysterious. I couldn't wait to get to know what made him tick. I loved Lincoln just like I thought I would. I also really loved Eric he stole the show for me. The relationship between Lincoln and Eric was so cute and heart melting. Lexie was a bit harder for me to warm up too. I could understand were she came from but at times I felt she was too judgy and a bit harsh on Lincoln.

I need to say that I hated and I do mean hated both Lincoln and Lexie's fathers. Other than the fathers I loved the close family inactions. The plot for the most part was really good, though I really needed more romance. This book was a total slow burn, just a bit too slow for me which is why I gave it a 4 star rating instead of 5. The ending of this book. OMG why do you do this too me Grahame Claire?????

Rebel's Karma

 Book Review of Rebel's Karma(Dark Protectors Series)

Title:  Rebel's Karma

Series: Dark Protectors Series

Author: Rebecca Zanetti

Date Published:    June 8th 2021

Date Read:  May 22 2021

The Blurb:

There’s no denying destiny . . .

For too long, Benjamin Reese has masked his deadly skills and temper with loyalty and humor. A vampire-demon hybrid, he fiercely protects his family, guards his brothers, and destroys the enemy without mercy. But when he discovers one fragile, beautiful blonde—a woman once mated to a Kurjan, no less—every primal instinct he has buried for centuries roars to life. With the mating mark she roused on his hand entwining their fates, no one will prevent him from keeping her safe and making her his, forever . . .

Or desire . . .

Karma wishes she could remember her last name. Or if she even had one. All she has in this confusing new world is a desperate duty to save the innocent. That means destroying the dark, dangerous, and desirable Benjamin Reese and everything he loves—an impossible task even before his touch arouses a passionate hunger she can’t afford. She’s certain a deadly enemy watches her every move, but it’s not until Benny kisses her that she tastes true danger… 

My Review

5 Crazy for Benny Stars

 Rebel's Karma was another amazing read by Rebecca Zanetti. The 13th book in the Dark Protector Series and the story line is still going strong. Things are heating up with the Seven and the Cyst and I can't wait to see what happens next. Benny has always been a favorite of mine and I knew I would love his book. I just didn't know how much I would end up loving Karma.

Karma was such a mystery going into this read. I knew from the last book that she had been mated to a Kurjan and she helped save a toddler in the last book, but other than that she was a blank page. Karma was amazing and the perfect mate for Benny. She was so brave and strong enduring for so long with the Kurjans yet never letting them kill her spirit. Benny was as fun and crazy as I thought he would be, but he had such a sweet side too. I fell so hard for Benny the way he tried to build up Karma, give her freedom, and a sense of self. Together they made such a great couple. They had a ton of chemistry, but the sweetness to their relationship was what really did it for me.

As we get closer to the end of the series,(I believe there is 3 more books) the plot is getting so intense. The Pax, Hope and Drake plot has me dying to know more. Hope like her mom Janie is torn between the two men(teens) in her life. When it came to Janie, Zane and Kalin I always wanted Zane to win Janie's heart. I liked Kalin and I was glad he redeemed himself in the end. The thing is this time around I am really liking Drake. He doesn't come off as crazy evil like most Kurjans. The chemistry between Drake and Hope is off the charts. there is still so much about Drake that we readers don't know and I can't wait to learn more. Pax is a cute guy and I wouldn't mind him ending up with Libby but I feel like he is not the one for Hope.

I loved all the parts with Dage, Emma, and Talen. I would love to get more time with the old gang in upcoming books. I also think it's time for the Seven to let others in on the secret. The whole Cyst army is creep af. The pressure is building with Ulric and the "Big Ritual" and I can't wait to see how it all unfolds. Although this book was action packed there was some really cute moments in it too. I loved the friendship between Benny and Mercy. The twins were really cute and Benny with the twins was swoon worthy. Quade, Garrett and the toothpaste had me laughing my butt off. God I love this whole world. Sam, Garrett, and hope's books are coming up and I really can't wait to get my hands on them. This series is an amazing series and I would recommend it to everyone. Start with book one Fated for the full world or Vampire's Faith for the new arc of the series. Personally I would suggest starting from book 1 because you don't want to miss out on all the yumminess that is Talen, Dage, and Jase!