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Review: Mongrel by Lee Colgin

Nov 26, 2021 | 3 comments

Rating: 4 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel When young girls start to disappear throughout the Hungarian countryside, vampire and noble, Bowie, realizes something must be done. He approaches the local werewolf pack seeking a tracker and...

FILED UNDER: 4 stars, Historical, Paranormal, Sue's Reviews
TAGGED: kidnapping, Lee Colgin, self published, shifter, vampire, vampire/shifter pairing

Review: Scum by K.A. Merikan

Nov 26, 2021 | 0 comments

Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Ten years ago, Shane answered a desperate call for help from Ed Beck, a local politician who killed a woman while he was driving drunk. But instead of just getting rid of a body, Shane ended...

FILED UNDER: 4.5 stars, Camille's Reviews, Contemporary
TAGGED: age gap, artist, ex con, homophobia, K.A. Merikan, murder, opposites attract, rape, self published, virgin, Wrong Side of the Tracks series

Review: New Men: Bonds of Brotherhood by Mario Dell’Olio

Nov 26, 2021 | 0 comments

Rating: 3 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel When Anthony was 16, he was molested by his priest when, after a car accident, he turned to the man for comfort and guidance. All his life, Anthony was taught that priests deserve respect, and...

FILED UNDER: 3 stars, Elizabeth's reviews, Historical
TAGGED: 5310 Publishing, clergy, M/F scenes, Mario Dell'Olio, open relationship, religion, sexual assault

Audiobook Review: A Veiled and Hallowed Eve by Hailey Turner

Nov 25, 2021 | 0 comments

Story Rating: 4.75 stars Audio Rating: 5 stars Narrator: Gary Furlong Length: 12 hours, 52 minutes Audiobook Buy Links: Amazon/Audible | iBooks Book Buy Links: Amazon | iBooks The last time the world ended, it took thirty days. This time, they may not be so fortunate....

FILED UNDER: 4.75 stars, 5 stars, Audiobook, Elizabeth's reviews, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
TAGGED: established couple, Gary Furlong, Hailey Turner, mage, magic, mythology, self published, shifter, Soulbound series, veteran, violence

Review: Twelve Days of Murder by Jason Wrench

Nov 25, 2021 | 1 comment

Rating: 3 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Detective Frank Schultt has a hard time dealing with the holidays and a recent spate of killings isn’t making anything easier. A macabre killer is leaving body parts around the city and Frank...

FILED UNDER: 3 stars, Contemporary, Holiday, Sue's Reviews
TAGGED: Christmas, Jason Wrench, law enforcement, murder, mystery, Pride Publishing, serial killer

Excerpt and Giveaway: The Best Gift by Eli Easton

Nov 25, 2021 | 1 comment

Today I am so pleased to welcome Eli Easton to Joyfully Jay. Eli has come to talk to us about her latest release, The Best Gift. She has also brought along a great giveaway. Please join me in giving her a big welcome! Excerpt I finally gave up on sleep. It just...

FILED UNDER: Current Giveaway, Excerpt, Giveaway, Guest Post
TAGGED: Eli Easton

Review: Mr. Jingle Bells by Leta Blake

Nov 24, 2021 | 0 comments

Rating: 3.75 stars Buy Links: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Ashton Sellers and Walker Ronson are partners in an advertising firm, but despite being in business together, neither man is particularly comfortable with the other. The pair are so...

FILED UNDER: 3.75 stars, Contemporary, Holiday, Jay's Reviews
TAGGED: abuse, bisexual, Christmas, coworkers, fake relationship, gambling, Home for the Holidays series, Leta Blake, PTSD, self published

Review: Breakdown by Kat Cassidy

Nov 24, 2021 | 0 comments

Rating: 3.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Breakdown is the third book in the Hot Wire series and is the conclusion of the trilogy. It is not meant to be read as a standalone and this review will naturally reveal spoilers for the...