by Zoe Chant

Silver Chimera by Zoe Chant

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I have said it before, but it bares repeating; Zoe(s) Chant create worlds that I wish I l could live in. Silver Chimera was the first of the Silver Shifters books that I had read. Somehow, I missed the previous books. I never felt lost as she gives plenty of background information on the other characters and events. Both the hero (Alejo) and heroine (Wendy) were relatable and warm characters. I loved how they blended their families and how patient and supportive Alejo was in coaxing an understandably reluctant Wendy into friendship and then more. The slow-burn was not agonizing as some are because of the way the both of them relate to their children and the team they became almost immediately.
I especially loved that the characters are both over fifty and how Wendy slowly overcame her self-worth issues with the support of the very lovable Alejo. (Relatable much?!) This was a sweet and heartwarming story, and I’m sure I’m not alone in wishing that Wendy’s ex has an anvil fall on his rotten head! Besides the very sweet love story, we have suspense from some bad guys, with appearances from some of the characters from the previous series (which I binged immediately after finishing Silver Chimera!).
I very much hope that we’ll see more in this series, and learn more about the mysteries in the garden as well as some of the other characters we were introduced to.
Well done!



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by Donna Grant

This is the third and final book in the Kindred series by Donna Grant. Although it can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading it as the last of the series. 

This was a fantastic finale to the series.  Malene (Dagny) was the Lady of the Varroki (a magical people) and has been missing for over a year after a battle with the Coven Leader.  Armir is her second in command, and his job was to find the new Lady after the previous one passes away.  These Ladies have to leave behind everything they know and end up living a difficult and isolated life.  Things were different for Malene and Armir, and they became friends and eventually developed feelings for each other.  Just as they were about to admit those feelings to each other, the Great Battle occurred, and Malene disappeared and was feared dead by most.  But not Armir.  He went on a quest to find her, but when he discovers her,  she has no memory of him or her life before waking as Dagny.

Will she regain her memories?  Will they have their HEA?  Well, this is a romance by Donna Grant, so yes, but how that happens will take you on an amazing and perilous journey with them.

Elva Birch

This author writes stories and builds worlds that make me wish I could live in them, whether she’s writing as Elva Birch or Zoe Chant.  This story was no exception.

We have the hero, Theo, who is a single dad raising a snarky teenage son, and a gryphon-shifting baby with a rather alarming trait.  The heroine, Wendy, was a little hard to like at first, but I think she was written that way purposefully.  She’s a no-nonsense DMV worker with some pretty random hobbies and a penchant for pissing off the homeowners association.  Their  coming together was a slow burn due to their circumstances and enabled us to get to know the characters and why they were the way they were.  I loved getting to see what’s going on with some of the characters in previous stories, but the book can be read as a stand alone. I adore this series, can’t wait for the next installment and the spin-off that seems to be coming at some point.  I hope sooner, rather than later!

Sisters of Magic Trilogy (re-release)

by Donna Grant

SHADOW MAGIC is the first story in Donna Grant’s  SISTERS OF MAGIC trilogy.  It’s a  historical, paranormal/fantasy romance series. This is the story of  Serena,is a bana-bhuidseach (a witch) with a centuries old curse which basically precludes her from ever having a HEA,  , and Lord Drogan of Wolfglynn, who is a knight with a haunted past that is catching up to him.  This story takes place in the 12th century, and has some historical references to King Henry and life and danger at court.

I read this book years ago, before I was a fan of Donna Grant and before she wrote her Highlander, Warriors and Dragon Kings stories.  I was just beginning my paranormal romance journey, and this series was a major factor in my falling in love with the genre.  I have enjoyed my reread with the lens of having read hundreds of paranormal romances since then, and am looking forward to rereading the other two books of this trilogy.  Enough time has gone by that I don’t even remember the details of the great evil that stalks our heroes and heroines, but nobody writes a nasty villain like Grant so I know I won’t be disappointed by the final battle of good versus evil.

Although this is one of Grant’s early writings, several things remain the same. The world–building, characters, and spice are top notch.  Great for a reread or a new beginning for anyone who hasn’t read Donna Grant before.

by Karla Sorensen

★★Steamy New Grumpy/Sunshine Release★★

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★ grumpy former football player

★ feisty, takes-no-sh*t heroine

★ forced roommates

★ HGTV/renovation romance

★ epic banter

★ found family

★ hurt/comfort

★ slow burn that’s soooo good

My Review:

4.5 ⭐

You can always count on Karla Sorensen for great characters and big feels!  We have Burke, a professional football player (Grumpy) who was forced into retirement and is grieving the loss of his best friend.  Said friend bequeathed him an old house in need of a complete renovation.  This house came with a project manager, Charlotte who was so very passionate about the project (Sunshine) and wasn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with Burke over the process.  Their banter was fun, and watching them develop the inevitable feelings towards each other was sometimes frustrating since neither wanted to face the truth.  Both of them had some healing to do (especially Burke) before their HEA, and my heart hurt for them both at times.

Love the secondary characters, especially Aunt Daphne, and I’m hoping we get Burke’s sister’s story next. The potential is there!

Thank you for the opportunity to read it pre-release.  Planning on listening to it as soon as I get my next Audible credit!

Ignite the Magic by Donna Grant

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Wow! Some answers, more questions. This prequel to the Dark Kings, Dark Warriors series left me reeling. When you have to spend a few days processing a book in order to write about it, you have something special.
This is the story of Lennox, a Dragon King, and King of Dragon Kings. It takes place eons before the current timeline, but ties very importantly into the story of Melisse, a Dragon Queen who has yet to have her story told. He discovers a being on his world (Earth) who does not belong. He is beautiful and intriguing and he suddenly finds himself changing form so he can communicate with her. Ailis is a fae, in particular a Dark Fae, but she doesn’t feel as though she belongs with her people or anywhere on her realm. Her restlessness and adventurous nature cause her to find her way to a new realm and discover her destiny.
The friendship and love they develop despite their differences, and the fact that his people cannot discover that she is on their world, is all-encompassing. Can they overcome their differences and challenges to be together?
I will admit to a great deal of trepidation and mixed feelings as I began this book. That’s sometimes the problem with prequels. We know , or THINK we know what will happen in the future. Eventually, I allowed myself to sink into the story, and enjoy the love, friendships, and descriptive writing that is Grant’s wheelhouse. I’m so happy that I did.
This story can be read as a stand alone, but be warned. You’ll want to binge the series and their spinoffs, and you’ll be happy that you did.
I will anxiously await the next book which will delve way into the future to finally tell the story of two great characters who have been waiting a long time for their story to be told. Anyone have a time machine handy?




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by Jessie Donovan

Like visiting with family that you actually love. This novella made me smile and warmed my heart so much!

If you’re a fan of Jessie Donovan’s Dragon shifters series, this is a MUST READ.  Even if you’re not, this is such a sweet and poignant story that if you love shifter (especially dragon shifter) stories, this will make you smile, and then binge read all of the previous stories in the series.  Lucky you, there are many.

For the fans, this is a follow up novella regarding the safety of the half dragon-shifter children that are in orphanages that we recently discovered did not put the safety and well-being of their charges as paramount.  It caught us up on many couples and families that fans of the Dragon Shifter series will love to check in with, especially Jane and Kai and Nikki and Rafe.  As an adoptive mom and a woman who has dealt with infertility, I found this story especially relatable despite the paranormal elements.  (But give me a Dragon Shifter partner any day!)   I love that it brings together many of the clans from previous stories, and may inspire you to do a reread before the next book, which is the story of Kaylee MacDonald (sister of Gina MacDonald) and a dragon shifter from another clan who have previously visited.  Hoping the time goes quickly until that release.  Thanks, Jessie,  for bringing a smile to this reader’s face.