carriemr's reviews
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I really enjoyed this story, this is not what I usually see from this author. Amy knows deep down she has magyck and that comes to fruition on her twelfth birthday. Her grandma and her mother have told her stories about her dad Basil, but in her heart she thinks him to still be alive somewhere. I was scared for her going into the cave on her birthday to discover her magyck, and was very happy her mom decided to go with her. The dragon and genie both seemed like tricksters to me, but it was funny that they, Amy and her mom, kept referring to the dragon as floating bird poop. The adventure in the cave and trying to solve problems was fun to follow along with, the only downside is the ending. I feel it was left very open ended, I really wanted to know what happens to Amy and her family as well as the ghost. 

Yes! I love this follow up with Dan and Jake. It is nice to watch as Dan comes into his sexuality and discovers more about himself. I got frustrated at times with Dan, he says he loves Jake, and doesn’t want to live without him but is a hard no on the desires Jake has. Sometimes Jake wants to receive rather than give. It just felt as though he would never entertain the thought, and what it came down to is just poor communication all around on both of them. The ending made me smile so much and gave me the closure I was looking for. I wasn’t excepting that big of an ending with these two but am all the more happy for it. 

A fantastic and easy to get into, collection of short stories and novellas. I have read all of them as separate books, but having them all in one collection is a dream. Mostly all M/M romance themed, paranormal, and shifters  The book consists of the following short stories and novellas: 

 

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals: Two different types of shifters, one who is forbidden to take a mate, but they make it work and fight the way their world works and thinks to be together. 

 

The Ghastly Gumball: Paranormal romance, drama and comedy. Lockwood and Rex are a beautiful couple. Sweet epilogue. 

 

The Final Bite: Short and sweet with so many fantastic aspects to the story. Quinnlan getting a second chance at love with Garrett and the obstacles they face. 

 

The Men of Eden Cove Manor: The men of Eden Cove Manor are hiding something. We get vampires and an entangled web of romance to figure out. 

 

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia: An opening for the book The Rise of the House of Valdis. The story of Xenobia and Urd, their friendship and struggles. 

 

 

The Alien & The Crime Boss: A warrior, Leilphun, becomes a “being” to defend and protect Kasper. Kasper forms an attachment to him while trying to merge the two empires 

I adore Hunter and Rachel! Both are dealing with past pain but still find love with each other. Hunter takes his sweet time approaching Rachel but I am glad he finally decided he had a good reason. Hunter is not the best in expressing himself but their little misunderstandings seem to get solved pretty quickly. He will let nothing stop them from being together. Rachel’s dad’s drama catches up to them and pokes a hole in their sweet bubble, find out if Rachel stays to fight or runs away. 

This book is so cute, and the art work is just wonderful. The colors and design bring about a nostalgia that made me smile. Honestly, who doesn’t want to know where dragons take their vacation? This story is fun, and it gets kids thinking about different places dragons could go, sparking imagination. 

This is such a cute and fun book. The artwork is beautiful and the topic is funny for children yet something kids need to know. I really enjoyed all the fun facts, I did not know that is how the name motown came about. Putting the seat down is important in any family that had both boys and girls. 

Great read! At first I was struggling to get into the story, but soon became engrossed, everything was just so interesting, this author has a fascinating and creative mind. Maiden’s Sleep, was a plague that swept through their town and killed many, including Bow’s daughter. I don’t get why Bow thought it was Freneck’s fault his daughter didn’t survive, maybe because he is the town’s alchemist and should have been able to save her? When Bow is approached by 2 children needing help finding their father, we are lead on a fantastical and horror filled adventure. Bow and Freneck uncover a shack where the children’s father lives, along with something they were not expecting. Investigating further, they both realize everyone is not who they say they are. By the end I was left speechless for a bit, I had to soak in all I read. The descriptions of Ozker, his shack and what he was looking for in all the women found dead was just so well done, very detailed. I don’t have enough words to praise this book. I would love to read more about Bow, Freneck and their little town of Dunwynn. 

Oscar and Emmy’s beginning. I love the artwork in this book. I have read all of the other Oscar and Emmy books, and it's nice to see how they got their start. This book is very informative on the way cats are taken care of before leading up to be put up for adoption. It is always a pleasure reading the Oscar and Emmy Series. 

Wow! For such a short read this book sure grab my heart and make me cry! Lily and Micah sure do get thrown a good many curve balls in life. They are thrown tragedy after tragedy but still seem to pick themselves off, stay positive and lean on each other. Lily, at the start of her relationship with Micah, rescues a dog in the ocean, that dog goes on to be with them through all their trials and triumphs. At one point it seems like Micah is ready to give up, but their dog, Caddy, seems to be the glue that holds them together. This book caused me heart ache so many times but, the ending was beautiful and the story captivating, especially in regards to Caddy and what she means to the family. 

Sweet Ezri, I am so sad that he grows up not understanding what he is, thinking all this time he is defective and a terrible person. I love that Lorne is so patient with him and understanding, and it was exciting that he felt the pull towards him as well even being human. Surprise twist when Lorne and Ezri go out looking for a lost hiker, and bringing Ezri some much needed closure on his past. At the same time brining up Thorne’s past with his family to the forefront and causing a little chaos. I loved this story, and I really like how this author makes the MM relationship sweet and sexy with no real explicit scenes. It still grabs my heart.