Bond of Destiny by Tessa Hale

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Bond of Destiny 

(Shifting Fates, Book 3)

By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter

Reverse Harem

What a great ending to the series. I loved the way that Rowan stood up for all shifters against a system that wasn't working. Even though she had the power to essentially take a leading role, she wanted the shifters to make that decision. 

The justice that she got against Kaleb was sweet. Plus, the fact that her and Cass kicked ass together at the end was perfect. I loved that Rowan found the true source of her power with her bond mates.

Mark of Stars by Tessa Hale

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Mark of Stars

(Shifting Fates, Book 2)

By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter

Reverse Harem 

Found Family 

Man, Rowan can not catch a break. It is a sad world where people are so greedy. Having to figure out her gifts while wading through the greed of mean girls, power hungry shifters & an adoptive father more concerned with image than well being is a lot to deal with.

I do love Cass and her bond mates. They are just the friends that Rowan and the guys need. The quad was another fresh take on the shifter council. It's hard to tell who is being manipulative and sincere, though. 

Spark of Fate by Tessa Hale

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Spark of  Fate

(Shifting Fates, Book 1)

By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶.5

Fantasy 

Paranormal 

Shifter

Reverse Harem

Poor Rowan. Having to go through so much and then having her adopted mom turn on her was heartbreaking. I love how each of the guys had a slightly different reaction to their first touch and that they all had different gifts. The guys are all so different personalities, and they all seemed to have pulled something different in Rowan.

I also loved the idea that the shift only happened once you were near other shifters for a while, but other shifters could smell if you were a shifter. That was a fresh take on the shifting aspect. Also liked the idea that the bond mark just appeared once the bond started, no biting required, and that it would show the number of mates. Another fresh take on the bonding.

Retaliation by CJ Cooke

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Retaliation 

(Destiny Series, Book 5)

By CJ Cooke

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Paranormal 

Fantasy 

Reverse Harem

Revenge

Great story! Love that Echo got her own mates & storyline. Also, love that more angels discovered their mates. This mate group was born from mutal tragedy, and I love that they all found a way to heal. I was not expecting the twist to Echo's power. The ending was just so emotional & well written. I can't wait for book 6. 

Revelations by CJ Cooke

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Revelations

(Destiny Series, Book 4)

By CJ Cooke

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Reverse Harem

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Fated Mates

Second Chances

Great resolution to Wyatt & his mate. I am so happy that Dom & Caleb were part of his pack. They had a lot of issues to work through, but they made it there in the end.

I was surprised but who the 4th mate was but loved that little twist. It was an interesting concept about Lyra's health needing the bonding to be complete. But I did love that extra connection. 

There is so much unrest in the realms between the Mage Library, the Angels & the betrayal of the Fae. Not to mention the whole Asgard drama. I love that this was connected to the other books and that their stories are still intertwined. Still love me some Frannie and will til the end.

Destiny Awakened by CJ Cooke

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Destiny Awakened

(Destiny Series, Book 1)

By CJ Cooke

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶.5

Fantasy

Paranormal

Reverse Harem

Fated Mates

Unknown Magic

Great story. This had me from the 1st chapter with the burglary & helping women of domestic violence. Throw in the mandatory magic regulation & I was hooked.

Loved that Aria was discovering her talent for leading & training others. Her mates were smitten from the 1st moment they saw her. Her story is tragic, but I love that she was starting to trust people. Great cliffhanger and I can't wait for book 2.

Forged of Bone by Krista Street

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Forged of Bone

(Supernatural Curse, Book 4)

By Krista Street

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Paranormal 

Fantasy 

Second Chance 

What an ending. Even more detail & wrapping other storylines in with the previous books but the resolved themselves.

I'm glad for the second chance that Kaillen & Tala had as well as the blending of their friends & family. I also loved that Tessa had more of a role in this book.

Cursed of Moon by Krista Street

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Cursed of Moon

(Supernatural Curse, Book 3)

By Krista Street

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶.5

Paranormal

Fantasy 

Slow Burn 

Wow. Ok, where you begin. There was A LOT going on in this book. A lot that at times was a bit much, but pushing through to the end was worth it. 

About time that Tala stopped fighting her feelings for Kaillen, and that definitely was worth the wait. The introduction to Kaillen's friends was a nice touch, and I really enjoyed their banter and relationship with the Fire Wolf and Tala.

Wolf of Fire by Krista Street

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Wolf of Fire

(Supernatural Curse, Book 1)

By Krista Street

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶.5

Paranormal 

Fantasy

Slow Burn

Mystery/Suspense

This series kicks off with a bang!! Right out the gates, we have so much mystery and suspense. Love the detail about the Shadowland and all the training that Tala had with Prish. 

You could tell from the moment that Tala and Fire Wolf met there would be tension. Their witty & snarky banter was perfect between them. I believe the goodness inside Fire Wolf was just a taste of what his true nature will reveal further into the series. 

Fated By Starlight by Krista Street

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Fated by Starlight

(Supernatural Institute, Book 1)

By Krista Street

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶.5

Paranormal

Childhood Crush

Fantasy

Slow burn

Love the concept of the Supernaturals Forces. The training and positions are similar to the military. The fact that Wyatt and Avery were brought back together after so long and for Wyatt to be her commander really screams fate to me.

Love that Dee is specializing in training to help Avery deal with potential vulnerable situations. The fact that Wyatt is having to pretend around Avery is sad but noble for the reason behind it 

Tasting Red By Holly Roberds

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Tasting Red

By Holly Roberds

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶.5

Retelling Little Red Riding Hood

Paranormal 

Werewolves

Fantasy

Found Family

What a great retelling if Little Red Riding Hood. Loved the entire aspect of the Mages, Fae & Human coexisting. The idea of being able to eat baked goods and get temporary powers is fantastic as well.  Loved all the easter eggs, poisoned apple, Goldie, Cinder & so many more. 

The storyline was brilliant from the bad wolf angle as well. The spice was off the charts but totally fit the storyline. And the way all the loose threads were tied up was perfect.