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Book Review: Saving Rafe (Lords of Discord #2) by Jocelynn Drake

Read my review of the first book in the Lords of Discord series, Claiming Marcus. This book opens with the Varik clan at a moment of fragile peace, trying to solidify their place in the greater vampire community after the events of the first installment of this series. Even as we get an immediate reminder of the delicate political situation in which they’ve found themselves, they are also drawn…

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Presenting Blood by AJ Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake. Reviewed by Desiree Rose for In the Stacks

http://www.inthestacks.tv/2023/02/novel-culture-podcast-quick-review-blood-by-aj-sherwood-and-jocelynn-drake

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Heart2Heart: A Contemporary Charity Anthology, Vol. 7

Synopsis

Once upon a time SIX YEARS AGO, the Heart2Heart app made its first batch of incredibly unlikely (but oh-so-perfect) love matches. So a fresh, new group of your favorite authors wondered… what happens when the world’s most perceptive dating software gets an upgrade, just in time for Valentine’s Day?

Will the porcelain teacup collector, the shy rugby player, and the bank robber with a heart of gold find their perfect matches? Only fate (and C.U.P.I.D) know.

As always, all proceeds from this anthology will benefit LGBTQ+ charities to ensure that love in all its incarnations will be celebrated and protected every single day of the year!

Stories included in this collection are: Among Friends, by Annabeth Albert A New Thrill, by Avril Ashton Brie Mine, by Charlie Novak When CUPID Strikes, by Cora Rose Mixed Signals, by E.M. Lindsey August’s Thief, by Fearne Hill Skating After You, by Hayden Hall Wings of Love, Jackie North Love in Bloom, by Jocelynn Drake The Shape of the Heart’s Desire, K.C. Wells Meat Cute, by Kelly Fox Mixed Motives, by Leslie McAdam

My Thoughts

As with every Heart2Heart Anthology I read, there were some hits, and there were some misses. But overall, we’re gonna keep this review short and sweet.

I loved the concept of this anthology, and each story was interesting, and unique. I loved some more than others, and I’ve definitely added a couple of new authors to my future reading list.

Every time I read one of these anthologies, I wait in impatient anticipation for the next one. And luckily for me, there’s the Paranormal half I get to explore next!

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Review:  Soar (Wings 'N' Wands Book 3) by AJ Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake

Rating:  3.5🌈 I’m not sure if Soar is the end of the Wings ‘N’ Wands series but it does read as if it is.  With all the previous couples and all the dragon clans and mages being present here in one role or another , it’s got the essence of a finale story.  Especially that epilogue and speech.  So that’s how I will treat it.  I’ve enjoyed reading the three stories immensely, with Sam and…

[thyla]

get to know you ask game

i was tagged by @mikhaailo, thanks so much!

favorite color: green, orange, yellow, black

currently reading: fanfiction, and just finished listening to Lords of Discord series by Jocelynn Drake (already wanna relisten), and the Haven Hart series by Davidson King (these audiobooks are available on hoopla if you have this app through your local library)

last song you listened to: Unholy by Our Last Night

last series you watched: Wednesday

last movie you watched: Barbarian (got my friend to watch it as i started building my bd-1 lego)

sweet/savoury/spicy: my body can’t handle spicy anymore, but i do love all three just depends on my mood.

currently working on: multiple edits

tagging: @dickgraaysons @josephs-quinns @aubreysmaturin @ellelans @robbiedaymonds @richiebowen and whoever else wants to do this! :)

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𝙃𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙮. 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧.

~ Two Thousand Tears, by Jocelynn Drake, is available now! ~

getbook.at/TwoThousandTears

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If you love…

🦇Grumpy vampire

🧝🏼‍♀️Snarky elf

💖Loving found family

🤬Brotherly bickering

🚗Car surfing

🔮Magic & Mayhem

🧟‍♀️Sassy corpses

Then it’s time for you to dive into the Kings of Chaos with Two Thousand Tears!

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CONNECT: FB/IG @jocelynn.drake

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January 2024 Book Ratings

Scooby-Doo 5 Minute Stories by Random House (Hardback Version) - 5 out of 5 star rating

Shadow Queen by Orlando A. Sanchez (Kindle Unlimited Version) - 5 out of 5 star rating

The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly (Hardback Version) - 4 out of 5 star rating

Drunk Off The Bartender by Ashlynn Mills (Kindle Unlimited Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Raphael by Toby Wise (Kindle Unlimited Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Reindeer Games by N.R. Walker (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Worth The Fight by Denver Shaw (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Reckless Roulette by Alice Winters (Kindle Unlimited Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Ace Of Maids by K.L. Hiers (Kindle Unlimited Version) - 4 out of 5 star rating

His Mafia Prince by Leo Rivers (Kindle Unlimited Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Somebody To Love by April Wilson (Kindle Version) - 2 out of 5 star rating

Midnight Heist by Katherine McIntyre (Kindle Version) - 4 out of 5 star rating

Free Hand by E.M. Lindsey (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Simple Genius by David Baldacci (Hardback Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

The Alpha and His King by Kiki Clark (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Snow Falling by Davidson King (Kindle Version) - 4 out of 5 star rating

Commitment Issues by Ali Ryecart (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

Steal The Wind by Jocelynn Drake (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

The Bowman Boys by D.W. Ulsterman (Kindle Version) - 3 out of 5 star rating

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best books of 2023

the annual best books of the year post this year was pretty good but there were a lot of books i wanted to read that actually came out last year but i couldn't find anywhere

these are the best books that i was actually able to find

your lonely nights are over&micah summers-adam sass

darkling mage series-nazri noor(this one is so good i really need to read that last book but i can't find it anywhere except for like 20 dollars gah)

the heritage of shannara trilogy-terry brooks

saint juniper's folly-alex crespo

teach the torches to burn-caleb roehrig

godstone saga-jocelynn drake

beholder-ryan lasala

fake dates & mooncakes-sher lee

one of us is back-karen mcmanus

A Rulebook for Restless Rogues-jess everlee

my dear henry-kalynn bayron

shadows of the lost-maxym martineau

vespertine-margaret rogerson

by any other name-erin cotter

champions of the fox-kevin sands

the demon of darkenhall lane-oskar leonard

of feathers and thorns-kit vincent

pride and prejudice and pittsburgh-rachel lippinscott

a grim and sunken vow-ashley shuttleworth

epically earnest-molly horan

imogen obviously-becky albertalli

garden of the cursed-katy rose pool

if i see you again tomorrow-robbie couch

D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding-chencia c higgins

the pledge-cale dietrich

no rings attached-rachel lacey

sixteen souls-rosie talbot

realm of fey-ben alderson(IS THERE EVER GONNA BE A BOOK 4 OF THIS SERIES I STILL NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT)

the king is dead-benjamin dean

set in stone-mari mancusi

devil's chew toy-rob osler

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Release Blitz, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway: Breath Of Life by Jocelynn Drake

Release Blitz, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway: Breath Of Life by Jocelynn Drake

Release Blitz, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway: Breath Of Life By Jocelynn Drake The Godstone Saga, Book 2 Caelan wants his throne back. The bargain has been struck, and it’s time to return home. But the situation is worse in Erya than he previously suspected. Now he has to fight for his birthright, and maybe get a little revenge in the process. Breath of Life is the second book in the six-book…

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Book Review: Claiming Marcus (Lords of Discord #1) by Jocelynn Drake

Book review of Claiming Marcus (Lords of Discord #1) by Jocelynn Drake | mm paranormal romance

Sometimes I get the urge to go back to my original love of my vampires, and this series by an author I already enjoy seemed like the perfect opportunity. Drake pulls no punches by introducing us immediately to (half) the main heroes, dropping tantalizing clues and setting up future conflict right out the gate with Ethan’s tragic past. We get Marcus’s equally painful backstory directly after, at a…

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MANGA: Kajitsu -  Hachita Abe

SERIES REVIEW: Lords Of Discord Books 3 & 4 by Jocelynn Drake

Lords Of Discord: Waking Bel – Jocelynn Drake Soundtrack: Wake Me Artist: Message To Bears Album: Folding Leaves

Lords Of Discord: Embracing Winter – Jocelynn Drake Soundtrack: Silence Artist: Before You Exit Album: 001_love

MOVIE FEATURE: Stop Zemlia

LAST YEAR I WAS READING…(June 30, 2021)

2021 Pride Month Playlist

RELEASE BLITZ: Flowers Under My Pillow by Nell Iris (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Defiance by Annabelle Jacobs (Giveaway)

BLOG TOUR: Unbreakable Bonds by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott (Guest Post & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Kim & Skip by Sam E. Kraemer (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Beyond The Ruby River by Lee Colgin (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Beautifully Unexpected by Lily Morton (Excerpt & Giveaway)

NEW RELEASE BLITZ: The Prince’s Vow by Iris Foxglove (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Battle For The Top by Ariella Zoelle (Excerpt & Giveaway)

COVER REVEAL: Up North by Allison Temple (Excerpt & Giveaway)

COVER REVEAL: Pretty Savage by T.A. Kunz (Giveaway)

BOOK BLITZ: Code Red by N.R. Walker (Excerpt & Giveaway)

SERIES TOUR: The Alphabet Of Desire by Colette Davison (Excerpt & Giveaway)

AUDIOBOOK TOUR: This Is Not A Horror Movie by Sara Dobie Bauer

RELEASE BLITZ: Bennet, Pride Before The Fall By Anyta Sunday (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Family According To Liam by V.L. Locey (Giveaway)

NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Did It All Before by Cynthia Hamill (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Island Detective by Sue Brown (Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway)

COVER REVEAL: Hide Your Love Away by Mia Kerick (Giveaway)

COVER AND BLURB REVEAL: Dear Mr. Brody by A.M. Johnson (Excerpt & Giveaway)

BOOK TOUR: House Of Agnes by Fiona Zedde (Excerpt & Giveaway + Q & A with Author)

COVER REVEAL: An Unexpected Kind Of Love by Hayden Stone

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Review:  I Destroyed the Elf Prince’s Harem  (Fortune Favors the Fae story) by Jocelynn Drake

Rating: 4.5🌈  I Destroyed the Elf Prince’s Harem is Jocelynn Drake’s funny, imaginative and quite magical story in the multi-Author Fortune Favors the Fae series.  I enjoyed it on so many levels. The characters, the storyline, and all the various elements Drake threw together to make this an entertaining rousing adventure. I can only imagine the enjoyment Drake had writing this story, one that…

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M/M Book Recommendations Part III.

Title: The remaking of Corbin Wale

Author: Roan Parrish

My Thoughts:

This book is cozy. Just thinking about it makes me want to go back to the day I read this— Christmas time. Well, you don’ have to wait for Christmas to read this, just saying it’s that kind of book. Anyway, this story is about Alex who opens shop in his hometown. A fresh start and doing what he always wanted to, then one day the mysterious Corbin Wale comes in and changes everything. It’s one of those meet cutes that i’m a sucker for. ❤️ Alex gets to know Corbin, who seems to be followed by misfortunes and he also wants to know the truth about his drawings and who he really is. There is ALMOST no conflict between them, everything is so soft and nothing hurts. I like how Corbin changes, well, how they both change each other. That whole becoming a better person for someone you love thing. That’s it. If you want a sweet read, with just a tiny bit of ache then go for this.

Title: Shiver

Author: Jocelynn Drake

My Thoughts :

I read this book cause I was looking for the “bodyguard” trope. This one delivered. It’s simple, a really rich guy gets threatened and he gets a bodyguard to protect him. Only, he gets more than that 😏😏😏. This is book one of a series so you’ll get alot of other characters that you can get attached to, don’t worry, they will get their own books. It’s a fast read and one that you can pick up on a weekend and you’ll be set.

Title: Enemies of the State

Author: Tal Bauer

My Thoughts:

The President and his Bodyguard fall in love. That’s the selling point of this book BUT THIS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT. Tal Bauer is an intelligent author and this one reads like a Netflix series that just happens to have an mlm pair. You have the in’s and out’s of the White house, politics, Russia, power dynamics, discrimination and terrorists. President Jack Spier is an American hero, who lost his wife in a War. He stayed single and spent his years in Politics, no scandals all his life and the perfect man to take the seat of a Leader. Then Ethan, a seasoned security detail gets assigned to him. This has the friends to lovers trope that makes you want to scream. The slow burn. The misunderstanding. Forbidden love with high as fuck stakes. THE ANGST. The hurt/comfort!!!!! I want all my ships to have an AU of this book 😭😭 Plus, the EXPLICIT scenes are just that. Explicit. HOT. What smut writers aim for HOT. 😂 Alot of things happen in this one book so be ready, there is almost something cinematic about this. You’ll understand once you’ve read it. This is book 1 of a Trilogy. You’re welcome. 🖤

Title: Twelfth Knight

Author: Victoria Sue

My Thoughts :

Merlin and Arthur. Need I say more? Yes. This story is set in the modern world with Arthur and his Knights. It may not be for everyone, like i think some people want something more serious, but the easy pace and language can be enjoyable. Merlin’s promise to Arthur before he died. There is so much more in this world in the books to come and I hope more fantasy aspect and plot in the Mix.

Title: The Watchmaker of Filigree street

Author: Natasha Pulley

My Thoughts:

There is something about the setting about this book that made me feel nostalgic even if I have no idea about their timeline at all. The author just painted this world, it’s people and every scene so beautifully. This book starts with Thaniel and a bomb explosion / a mysterious watch. Then the Watchmaker, Mori. I can’t say too much without spoiling stuff, but the fantasy aspect of this is Clairvoyance. How it’s worked into this story in itself is almost heart breaking. 😭 One thing I didn’t like is who the Villain was. I guess I wanted this “person” to be a different character or be “used” in a better way. The pairing, Thaniel/Mori has the whole age gap thing going on — and Mori saying he has to be in London. Ugh. 😭😍 There’s a sequel that will come out this year and I am very excited.

Title: The Wolf and the Sparrow

Author: Isabelle Adler

My Thoughts:

This one is a standalone fantasy story and that in itself sold me. Add in the arranged marriage trope, AND MAAAAAAN. I’m all in. The main drivers of this story : the marriage, Callan grieving for his dead wife, Derek moving to this new kingdom and trying to fit in and A War that’s threatening all of them. I can’t even count the amount of “arranged” marriage fanfics I have read and this one seems fresh all over again. I love the relationship between the main characters and since it’s just one book- expect some insta love. There is a part in this story where they both get captured and I must say, it’s one of the best things I have read. That. Whole. Experience. Plus, when they do get together? IT WAS HOT. I knew it was coming, but it was so worth it. Even with all the “instalove”, there’s still a really good pay off. The fantasy part in this is not shown too much though. It could be expanded, I’m not gonna be mad if they suddenly announce a sequel. But yeah, If you want just one solid read, this is it.

Title: The Last Sun

Author: KD Edwards

My Thoughts :

So, this is one of those books that I put off reading all because everyone was saying it’s super good & I didn’t buy it. BUT I WAS SO WRONG. This book. This world is amazing. I have never read a book that has the whole “ Tarot Cards” as a main theme , and how it works into this book is the reason why I have always loved Fantasy books. This is Book 1 of a projected 9 book series and I am so excited how this will expand, I haven’t read the second book cause i wanna save it. I love the relationship between the two main characters, Rune and Brand. A scion and it’s sworn companion. Something about it reminds me of a bond like with a parabatai ( city of bones) . I love their banter. The characters in this are A+. LORD TOWER. Max. Quinn. Ciaran. ADDAM FUCKING SAINT NICHOLAS. You will get attached to them, I’m warning you. It’s a really solid fantasy/adventure story. Rune and Addam as a pair is so delicious, I find myself smiling every time they have scenes together. Their love, as it continues on will be SO PURE. I can see it. Do yourself a favor the same way I did, BUY THIS BOOK. Read it.

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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑯𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈.

Two Thousand Dreams is the first novel in Jocelynn Drake’s Kings of Chaos series - and it’s available now, free to read in Kindle Unlimited!

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If you loved the Lords of Discord series, you’ll want to take a bite of this spin-off! This book contains one very grumpy vampire falling in love with a very perky blood witch, shifters, overprotective witches, other non-human surprises, snark, angst, found family, brotherly bickering, magic, chaos, vampire cuddles, and an endless love that grows stronger with each kiss.

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The next other 10 books I borrowed in my KU and except two I read them all already!