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War Storm is the fourth and final install of Red Queen Series. This series intrigued my inner need for women’s empowerment along with the need for fantasy.  Mare the main character raises the revolution against oppression in a world were being “sliver” make you superior and being “red” indebts you to a life of servitude. Slivers possess the ability to control their environment; while red posses no powers. In book one Mare finds out that she is neither red nor sliver but an entirely different race all together. This revelation makes Mare highly sought for both sides of the cause and is used as a pawn by the revolution and the slivers.
In War Storm Mare’s predicament is finding the balance between loving the sliver King and fighting for her cause. The big question is can Mare break the barrier and bring the nations together under democracy.  
I anticipate this book for a long time. The read sucked me in as the first three books did. However, I felt like the storyline would have been better served if it had ended without the epilogue.  I wanted so badly for the conclusion to the book to be romanticized and I felt like the epilogue took away for that.

​Theresa Hissong's Rise of the Pride series is a ever growing world of shape shifters. Harold's story has been a long time waiting. He's the healer of the pride and he watches as everyone else finds their mates.

​But he is stunned when a rescued rare white wolf shifter, being sheltered by his clan, could be his destined mate. A panther and a wolf - .hmmm...will it work? 

I loved his interactions with her. He was trying his best to remain professional while tormenting himself because he knew she was the one. This was a wonderful addition to this growing world. Harold is one of my favorite characters from this series, and this novella is perfect for him.  

Let the Trials begin...
The time has finally arrived! The Trials are in full swing and celebratory parties fill The Isle as Candidates go head-to-head to prove themselves worthy of the coveted Ranger title. Drinks, dances, and masquerade balls set the stage for a glamorous series of events until suddenly, it all changes.

The most dangerous criminal on the island escapes from prison. Tragedy strikes. The Isle is thrown into chaos due to old, forbidden black magic, and only one person can help.

As the island’s Mixologist, Lily is expected to step in and save the day. When she’s forced to keep secrets from X while deciphering decades old clues, however, she’s pushed to the edges of her sanity.

With the help of her family, The Core, and her new boyfriend, X, Lily must stop The Puppeteer from taking over the island before it’s too late.

Because if she doesn’t succeed, nobody will.

Welcome back, Islanders.

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Jinx & Tonic is the third book in The Magic & Mixology Mystery Series. Though it can be read as a standalone, it's best read in series order. For additional news, updates, and information, please sign up for my newsletter at ginalamanna

This novel is a full-length, humorous cozy mystery featuring a splash of magic, a handful of witches, and a dash of romance. It's rated PG-13 due to mild language and some romance.

I am in love with this series!!! I was hooked when I first met Lily and her quirky little family! I always had high hopes for how Lily's story would play out with her new family and new responsibilities but when I starting reading this book I had no idea how much she would actual go through. I felt my heart jump a few times at the most heartwarming times, but also at the most horrifying times! Yes, I do know that this is a PG-13 book but when I read some of these scenes I was just upset by the way things were turning out I went full on dramatic. The scenes with Ranger X and Lily made me laugh, smile and also a little angry about all the secrets! I understand they are protecting each other and the Island but UGH it was frustrating.

Ms. LaManna shocked me several times throughout the book with her ability to paint the exact picture of each scene that she wanted you to see in your mind. Every part of Lily's obstacles were mapped out beautifully and I could not put this book down! This book was sent to me for my honest review and I apologize for the delay in posting. Congratulations on such a captivating series and I can not wait to see what happens next for Lily Locke.

I have to say that I am becoming a very big fan of Ms. LaManna and her ability to grab hold of you and pull you into a story. I had the privilege to read the first in this series and now reading the second book of the series I am completely consumed by these characters. Lily was once a typical working woman believing her career in the marketing field would forever be here life. A silly test her assistant gave her would forever change the woman she once was and is now a part of a place she never knew existed. Lily now realizes she is a witch and a part of a family she never knew she had, quickly growing fond of her cousins and aunts. So much happened in the first book, Hex on the Beach that fills in a lot you should know about before reading this book. Spells being cast, evil hiding in the bushes and hot Rangers are walking around protecting the Isle.

Wow man does a lot happen in this book that was so freaking exciting and I really had my mouth open and my hand over my mouth in shock! You definitely don’t want to miss out on all the happenings on the Isle in Witchy Sour! This book was fun; laugh out loud, scary and so exciting!! I could not put it down; sleep without a doubt got in the way while reading this one! One of my most favorite characters, Hettie, was heard from a lot and I was laughing so much with her! I was quite shocked at the ending with happenings between Lily and others that left me speechless! I liked the first book in this series but Witchy Sour was my favorite!! Very awesome characters Ms. LaManna, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next!!

This was my first read in the series unknowingly; I was just hooked from the synopsis that we were given that I had to read this book. I am sad to know that I started with book seven but that just makes it all that more exciting to go back and get books one thru six. I am a very big fan of paranormal but I was a little nervous to read about shape shifting lions since I have never read anything like this before. Rest assured I was extremely happy with this read!

Eliana Sawyer was such a fascinating character for me as she was human and alone searching for a way to survive without a man she was falling in love. She had her friends by her side and they would protect her with all they had but Eliana needed a forever kind of person by her side that only her mate could fulfill.

Malik Ward will forever regret the decisions he made with Eliana leaving her because he thought she was human and would always be human. Malik had responsibilities to fulfill as Leo of his Pride soon since his fathers’ health is not holding together. As Leo he would need to be mated but the one woman he wanted he thought he could never have.

I loved this book so much!! Again I am super sad that I started so late in the game but I will correct that very shortly! Eliana quickly became such an inspiring woman to me and I loved the sacrifices she made even though they could be her last! I give 5 blazing stars for Prowled Darkness by Carrie Ann Ryan! I am a very BIG fan!!

‘This series just went through the roof. Ms. Pryor has kept her Blackthorn series dark, gritty and romantic, only now it’s also an action packed thriller. Big Little Sister Blog

‘I think what is inside of you triggers the worst of me’

Sophia McKay has always had a reckless streak, but falling for lycan leader Jask Tao gave her something to live for. Now, cursed with a serryn bloodline, a darkness inside Phia is awakening. A darkness she knows could prove deadly to those she loves most.

Approaching a blue moon, Jask Tao and his pack are living close to the edge due to a delay getting the herbs required to stop their morphing. Worse still, the growing strength of Phia’s serryn powers are dangerously provoking the lycan in Jask.

At a time when Jask and Phia need each other more than ever, their very passion has become a poison that puts both their lives at risk.

With Sirius Throme, leader of the Global Council, on the verge of invading Blackthorn – working together is the only chance of survival. But Jask is holding on to a secret that could just blow everything apart.

And so is Phia.

Will the truth destroy them all?


A thrilling, action-packed and sinfully seductive paranormal read – where passions in Blackthorn ignite.

What readers are saying about Blood Instinct
‘The highly anticipated sixth book in the Blackthorn series WILL HAVE YOUR MIND RACING AND YOUR HEART IN YOUR THROAT!’ My Bookworm Blogger

‘The previous books had readers swimming in Lindsay J. Pryor’s world, this time Blackthorn completely submerges you. Where her last book had my heart pounding and made me all sweaty, Blood Instinct is brain scrambling and gut wrenching. A week later, I’m still looking for the factory reset button. Big Little Sister Blog

What readers are saying about Lindsay J. Pryor
‘I am completely enthralled with this paranormal series. You get so wrapped up in the story and characters that you lose track of time… This is one of my favorite series so far this year!’ Paranormal Book Club

‘I don’t think I have read such a finely executed dark PNR world before …This series truly surprised me. I didn’t think I would love it that much or be intrigued by it. I couldn’t stop thinking about these books once I was done with them… The world-building is spectacular. The characters are enthralling and addicting… Plain fabulousness.’ Gaga Over Books

‘This is a paranormal universe like none you have encountered before… There are stories that are so powerful, so intense that I do not believe anyone should warn you about what is to come… I truly do feel that if you love the Paranormal genre and have not yet discovered Lindsay J. Pryor or these novels then you need to read them, experience them first-hand.’ Keeper Bookshelf

‘I am officially addicted to this series. Why, you ask? Because Lindsay Pryor is my kind of fearless author. She isn’t afraid to “go there”, to create characters and situations that challenge me as a reader.’ The Demon Librarian

‘Not only are Pryor’s characters and fathomlessly dark love stories fabulous, but her continual world building of Blackthorn blows me away.’ Gravetells.com

‘If you’re looking for a new PNR series that has a dark world and complicated characters, then you’ll want to grab a copy of this. I can’t wait to read the next book.’ FictionVixen.com

The Blackthorn series reading order
Book 1: Blood Shadows
Book 2: Blood Roses
Book 3: Blood Torn
Book 4: Blood Deep
Book 5: Blood Dark
Book 6: Blood Instinct

Blackthorn will be an eight book series and has an over-arching plot – so the books are best read in order.

Find out more about Blackthorn at lindsayjpryor.com

I have been such a big fan of Lindsay’s work on the Blackthorn series! I was introduced to Lindsay’s work by a friend last year and couldn’t put the series down! I finished a quickly did research to see how soon I could read the next book. I was over the moon excited about learning we would be reading more of Jask and Sophia’s story because I am 100% Jask Tao fan and I loved the connection these two had in Blood Torn and wanted more.

Jask Tao is the lycan leader of his pack in Blackthorn and he meets Sophia where she is a spitfire of a woman who in Blood Torn, before meeting the lycan leader, was on a mission to kill him and the third species leaders. I completely fell for Jask in Blood Torn by his dedication and loyalty to his pack. Jask went through some tough times and in Blood Instinct was overwhelmed with a streamline of bad things happening on top of bad things. My heart broke many times while reading what is going on in Blackthorn and several times I was so utterly upset I had to stop reading because my heart broke into so many pieces.

Sophia MacKay is such an outspoken, determined woman who she never expected to be really seen by anyone let alone the lycan leader. In Blood Instinct she has to fight the urges she has been passed on from her sister Leila in order to keep the prophecy from coming true. Sophia quickly realizes the obsticales she will face, while also dealing with many issues in Blackthorn. My wow factor in this book shot through the roof reading about halfway through!

I am completely sucked into Blackthorn and have been hypnotized by Jask Tao into falling for the lycan leader. My hopes for the next book are extremely high for Jask & Sophia to see how things pan out. I am left of the edge of my seat, biting my nails off waiting to find out how the outcome of the prophecy may or may not come true the way Sophia or Jessie have predicted.

A heart stopping, stomach turning 4.5 stars from Lindsay J. Pryor of Blood Instinct.

Synopsis:
I thought I could continue to ignore the… talents my friends and the love of my life possess. I couldn’t. It all became too much when we moved to the compound and they were able to use them freely. I wasn’t able to handle it and now I’m on my own. The gate to Hell has been opened and demons have invaded the earth. Luckily, the portal to the underworld is small and considering the population, few have stepped foot on earth’s soil. The demons are after what I have but I can’t let them take him. He's all I have left.

Ryan is gone. She left me. Said it was too much. She couldn’t handle all of the strange things or the nightly battles against the demons. She needed out and I let her go. Or so she thinks. I sent my best man to keep an eye on her and keep her safe. She holds the very thing I love most and I won’t let the demons have them. I would fight the Devil himself to keep her in my arms and I am determined to win.

This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

18+ due to violence, language and sexual content

Disclaimer: Possible triggers for those who have suffered a sexual trauma.

I am a big fan of anything paranormal and when I was given the chance to give my honest opinion about this paranormal read, I couldn’t pass that up. This was my first read of Gina LaManna, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from her, but let me tell you she has found a new fan! Once I was pulled into the world that Lily Locke was immersed in to and the mystery after certain mishaps, I was completely absorbed by Gina’s words.

Honestly, I wasn’t quite sure what to think about witches, wizards and other aspects of this book that you can figure out from the synopsis because my paranormal reads usually only include vampires, angels or werewolves. I have found a new intriguing paranormal read because after the first couple of chapters I needed to know more. Lily Locke at one time was just a normal girl working for a marketing agency when one meeting changed everything for her. Lily quickly finds out more information about her than she knew could possibly exist. She fairly quickly needed to come to terms with the unknown and (from her state of mind) the impossible.

The further you went into the book the more questions you started to ask yourself and needed answers. I found myself getting attached to Lily and the people in this story because of the fantastic humor LaManna expresses throughout the book, and emotion that you could feel behind some of the humor. I still have so many questions about Lily, other characters, and what I can only imagine is a very sexy Ranger X!

I hope to read more from LaManna soon and I rate Hex on the Beach 4.5 stars! This book was rated PG-13 and I would recommend this book to all who read.