Black Magic Academy-Emily Martha Sorenson

 

Mildred doesn't like black magic. But her mother was once valedictorian of Black Magic Academy, so her aunts insist she needs to follow in her footsteps and become one too.

Mildred doesn't want to be part of the popular crowd. Nor does she care about her "death-enemy." And she certainly has no interest in murderous spells. But if the teachers catch on that she's actually a good witch . . . well, they don't react well to that kind of ignominy.

What's the only good witch in a school of wicked witches to do?

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I want to be able to say that I really enjoyed this book, but I had a hard time getting into it. I tried several times and did finish but it took some effort. The premise is fantastic but it just didn't live up to my expectations.  

At Blade's Edge:Goddess With a Blade #4-Lauren Dane

 

The next installment in the Goddess With A Blade series will take Rowan to London where she has to run Roth to ground and uncover the truth about who is trying to destroy Hunter Corp and why. Oh and to meet her new in-laws…

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This is another series that I cannot believe that I haven't started before now. I loved, loved, loved this book. I think that I would be better suited to write a review had a read the others in the series, but still enjoyed everything about it. I can't wait to read the others and hopefully onto the 5th. 

Bitter Bite:Elemental Assasin #14-Jennifer Estep

 

Which is stronger: blood ties or a battle-tested friendship?

It’s not easy being queen bee of an underworld abuzz with crooks and killers. Wielding my potent Ice and Stone elemental magic will only get me so far—my real secret is my tight-knit makeshift family, a motley crew of cops and criminals, dwarves and playboys. My foster brother Finnegan Lane is my right-hand man, but when his suddenly not-dead relative comes back into the picture, I’m the one on the outside looking in.

It’s funny how life works: one minute your best friend is rock-steady, and the next he’s doe-eyed and buying into this whole loving-relative routine to the point of ignoring you. I’d like to be happy for Finn, I really would. But all of my instincts are telling me that beneath the syrupy sweet demeanor and old-fashioned charm, this sudden interloper is planning something. The whole shtick leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. This person might have avoided the grave once, but I’ll put anyone who hurts Finn in the ground—for good.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As I started this book, I find myself wondering how on earth I missed reading this authors books before. This book was FANTASTIC. I can say to anyone that likes paranormal/fantasy books that you need to run out an get every book in this series. I have already put all of them on my wish list so that I can buy them. This book has everything that I look for in this genre. The heroin is amazing and the writing is superb. I could not put this book down. 

Tumbled Graves:Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery #3-Brenda Chapman

 

A missing child. A dead mother. Kala Stonechild is about to discover what one betrayal can lead to.

When Adele Delaney and her daughter, Violet, go missing, Jacques Rouleau is called upon to investigate. However, struggling with the impending death of his ill ex-wife, he sends Kala Stonechild and Paul Gundersund instead. Stonechild has been trying to adapt to life as her young cousin Dawn’s guardian, and even though Gundersund has offered support, Stonechild is at risk of losing custody.

On the second day of the investigation, Adele’s body turns up, dumped on the shoulder of the highway with no sign of her daughter. Her husband, Ivo, denies any involvement with either his wife’s death of their child’s disappearance, but not everyone is convinced. As the investigation unfolds, Stonechild learns that Adele was once entangled with a Montreal biker gang and heads to Quebec to investigate further.

As Stonechild and Gundersund juggle personal troubles and a complicated, dangerous case, they find themselves piecing together a chain of disasters leading back to a single betrayal.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I admit that I had never read anything by Brenda Chapman before reading this book. That is about to change. I really enjoyed this book. It had a great story and great characters. I cannot wait to see what happens next. 

Enraptured:Secrets of the Loch #3-Candace Camp

 

In the enticing new novel from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Candace Camp’s “poignant, sensual, emotion-packed” (RT Book Reviews) Regency romance series, Secrets of the Loch, an unlikely duo discovers love may be the greatest prize of all when they join an exciting treasure hunt through the Scottish Highlands.

When Coll Munro finds himself supervising an archaeological dig on the sprawling Highlands estate of Duncally, the handsome Scot’s only worry is his former crofter friends, who seem to delight in making his job as hard as possible. Little does he know his biggest problem comes in a much smaller package. Gorgeous Violet Thornhill is an exasperating, meddling bluestocking who came to the site to examine the ruins and instead finds herself studying Coll. The unyielding Highlander and the headstrong English beauty clash at every turn. But when a midnight intruder threatens Violet and the excavation itself, these polar opposites must work together to solve a decades-old mystery. As Coll and Violet race to decipher long-buried clues, will they discover riches hidden years ago...or an unbridled passion more precious than gold?

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I cannot say enough about how much I enjoy books by Candance Camp. She is wonderful at historical romance and really makes you feel like you are in whatever era she has chosen. I love this series and hope that there are many more to come. I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I cannot say enough about how much I enjoy books by Candance Camp. She is wonderful at historical romance and really makes you feel like you are in whatever era she has chosen. I love this series and hope that there are many more to come.  

Suddenly Sorceress-Erica Lucke Dean

 

PMS can be a real witch.

Ivie McKie isn’t your run-of-the-mill kindergarten teacher. After an encounter with a horny goat, followed by a confrontation with her lying, cheating fiancé, Ivie is shocked when the big jerk suddenly transforms into a skunk—the black and white furry variety.

Enlisting the help of her shopaholic friend Chloe and sexy club magician Jackson Blake, Ivie is forced to play a literal game of cat and mouse as she races against the clock to change her ex back before she's arrested for his murder.

With every new spell comes a fresh wave of sexual desire, drawing Jack further into Ivie’s troubles—her panties, the car, the kitchen, and assorted seedy bathrooms along the way.

Ivie soon discovers what every witch worth her spell book knows: There’s nothing worse than a bad case of Post Magical Syndrome.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This was honestly one of the funniest books that I have ever read. It was fantastic from beginning to end. I hope that I will get to read many, many more. 

A Gala Event:Orchard #9-Sheila Connolly

 

Wedding bells are ringing for Meg and Seth in the latest Orchard Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Picked to Die…

The fall harvest may be just about over, but orchard owner Meg Corey is busier than ever planning her wedding to Seth Chapin. Who knew picking apples would be less work than picking out rings and a dress? And even though the happy couple has invited most of Granford, Massachusetts, to the ceremony, they might have to make room for one more guest…

Ex-con Aaron Eastman has unexpectedly reappeared in his hometown, searching for answers to the tragic fire in his family’s past that put him behind bars twenty-five years ago. Moved by his sincerity, Meg vows to do everything she can to help him solve the cold case. As she cobbles together the clues, it becomes increasingly clear that Aaron may have been considered the bad seed of the family, but someone else was one bad apple…

This is another great book in the series. I'm not sure what anyone else thinks, but I believe the series is just getting better and better. I hope that it continues for many books to come.