Royal Bully (Mafia Royals #0.5) By: Rachel Van Dyken Published: March 31, 2020 91 pages Genre: New Adult, Romance, Mafia, Novella Source: Freebie, personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Something dark this way comes. He's gorgeous, mean, and mine. He catches me dreaming about him, and then just like my dream, he decides to make me his. I should have said no when he asked me to swear fealty to him. The knife clued me in first. The blood second. And third, it was the blessing of the most famous mafia bosses in the known world as they sat around the dinner table and told me that I had no choice but to join. Because they knew my secrets. And running meant I was nothing more than target practice. I said yes because of my bully. And he told me he'd keep me safe. But who keeps me safe from him? The prequel to the much anticipated Mafia Royals series. MY REVIEW: It's no secret that I LOVE the Eagle Elite series by Rachel Van Dyken...

The Angel Knights - Prequel (The Angel Knights #0.5) By: Mary Ting Published: March 4, 2016 59 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Michael and Claudia’s decision to move back to Crossroads was to keep their children safe, but they can’t escape who they are. Their children, Zachary and Lucia, were destined to be demon hunters—Venators. From the age they were able to hold a sword, they were trained to become the best and to ensure they would become leaders one day.  All is peaceful throughout the land until the Fallen and demons’ presences were felt in the between and on Earth. As the Venators investigate these locations, they will quickly learn how dangerous their lives are. Hearts will be broken. Teammates will lose their lives. And they will face obstacles which will test their faith.  As danger grows, the fear of fallen angels and demons regrouping has the Divine Elders on pins and needles. Now, Zachary and Lucia, along...

The Scionless House (The Scion Legacy 0.5) By: Nazarea Andrews Published: October 30, 2015 by A&A Literary 62 pages Source: Personal Kindle library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Twelve Houses. Twelve vampire lines. We ruled from the shadows, and manipulated the world, and when humans came too close to destruction, we intervened.  Every House has a Scion. A fragile, easily broken human that stood shoulder to shoulder with the house Princes and Princesses.  Except for ours. The Ravens, House Cantelie.  We've been without a Scion for almost fifteen years.  But that will change...and her life will be mine to protect. MY REVIEW: For a freebie novella, which was recommended to read before reading book one in the series, this short 62 pages was enough to wet my appetite in the vampire genre again. As the Goodreads summary says, there are 12 vampire houses which are the 12 vampire lines, each house with a patriarch and then a hierarchy of...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Breaking the Spine . Each week bloggers participate to share a book they can't wait to get their hands on. This week I'm waiting on: Oblivion (Lux #1.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Expected Publication: December 1, 2015 by Entangled: Teen Preorder Buy Link: Amazon Get ready to experience the first three books in the NYT Bestselling Lux series from Daemon's point-of-view. Plus all new, never-before-seen content!! From the meet-cute, to the first kiss, to falling in love-experience this breakout/YA sensation like never before. *Disclaimer: I'm not really a fan of this book cover. I get irritated by novellas costing me anything - especially $6.99! BUT having said that, I LOVED this series and will most definitely purchase this to read Daemon's POV. What are you waiting on this week?

Lovestruck (True Calling #1.5) By: Siobhan Davis Published: March 20, 2015 40 pages Source: eBook ARC from author ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Everything changed the moment he found her… Cal Remus is in love. But the object of his affection barely acknowledges his existence. Worse: She acts like he’s the dirt sticking to the bottom of her shoe. Weaker men might give up. But not Cal. Hell no, he loves a good challenge and Ariana Skyee has made this the most intriguing challenge of all. Having read his father’s confidential military files, Cal should be concerned about the seemingly fragile new world order on Planet Novo and the events back on Earth. But he’s distracted. Securing Arianas love is his number one priority. He’s going to win her heart, or die trying. *** Special note from the author: This short story is narrated solely from Cal Remus’ point of view, and it depicts the events leading up to the introduction of ‘The Calling.’ That is; the events that pr...

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly post hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm . Anyone can play along. Just go HERE to learn how to participate. This week my teasers come from  Light of a Thousand Stars (True Calling #2.5) by Siobhan Davis: Teasers: "You deserve so much more. And I promise to spend the rest of my life giving you everything you deserve." (Loc 30%, Loc 573 of 2098) What are you reading this week? Share a teaser with me!

Poison Dance (Midnight Thief #0.5) By: Livia Blackburne Published: September 12, 2013 by Lion's Quill Press Novella, 84 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library (FREEBIE) ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: James is skilled, efficient, and deadly, a hired blade navigating the shifting alliances of a deteriorating Assassin’s Guild. Then he meets Thalia, an alluring but troubled dancing girl who offers him a way out—if he’ll help her kill a powerful nobleman. With the Guild falling apart, it just might be worth the risk. But when you live, breathe, and love in a world that’s forever flirting with death, the slightest misstep can be poison.  MY REVIEW: I read Midnight Thief  first and my interest in James, who turns out to be one of the villain's of the story, was so great I just happened to look to see when the next book was coming out and found that there was a novella about him that was FREE . I'm not a huge fan of novellas, generally speaking, but when a chara...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Breaking the Spine . Each week bloggers participate to share a book they can't wait to get their hands on. This week I'm waiting on: Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles #0.1) by Marissa Meyer Expected Publication: January 27, 2015 by Feiwel & Friends Preorder Buy Link: Amazon Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest of them all? Fans of the Lunar Chronicles know Queen Levana as a ruler who uses her “glamour” to gain power. But long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very different story – a story that has never been told . . . until now.  Marissa Meyer spins yet another unforgettable tale about love and war, deceit and death. This extraordinary book includes full-color art and an excerpt from Winter, the next book in the Lunar Chronicles series. Though I'm among the few who has yet to read the Lunar Chronicles series, I do have book one and it's pat...