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Debbiereadsbook (1756 KP) rated Brutal Reign (Shadow Heirs #5) in Books

Jan 26, 2025  
Brutal Reign (Shadow Heirs #5)
Brutal Reign (Shadow Heirs #5)
C.J. Primer | 2024 | Paranormal, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
You should probably start at the beginning!
Independent reviewer for BookSirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.

So, here's the thing. The blurb grabbed, it really did, even though it's the lsst in series, it says it can be read as a stand alone book. And I have no doubt that for some, it can. But for me? I missed something, I really did.

There were a lot of characters who grabbed me far more than Seb, Ace or River did and I think that's where I missed not reading any previous books.

So, here's what I did like.

All three have a say, and I liked getting into all three heads.

It's a slower burn book,. but once these three get with what Fate has in store for them, it's steamy and smexy. I liked that contrast in the before and after.

I didn't like how Seb and Ace were with River in the beginning, but given what happens later, I fully understand why they did what they did, to keep themselves away from River.

I'm just not sure this was the book for me to start with! And that's entirely my own fault, since it does it's last in series. I will, however, try something else of Primer's work, since this is the first I've read of their work.

But I finished it, and it had a satisfactory ending. I really liked the epilogues!

3 good stars

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Debbiereadsbook (1756 KP) rated Dragon's Mate Volume Three: Books 8-11 in Books

Feb 26, 2025  
Dragon's Mate Volume Three: Books 8-11
Dragon's Mate Volume Three: Books 8-11
Hope Bennett | 2025 | LGBTQ+, Paranormal, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I needed previous books
Independent reviewer for GRR, I was gifted my copy of thi box set, 3 books and a novella.

These are books 8-11 in the Dragon's Mate series, and I think, that I SHOULD have read the other books first. It came with a prior reading not required, so I jumped in. And I'm fairly certain I missed something along the way by not reading the previous 7 books.

These 3 main books kinda of overlap each other. Almost layer upon layer, there were the same scenes repeated in multiple books, granted from other points of view, but still. It got a bit...tedious, and I wasn't really enjoying those bits.

I LIKED that all 6 of the couples had a say. I liked the pairings were mismatched and very different. I liked each couples quirks. I liked that everyone came together in the end in the short novella to tie up ends.

It's steamy, but I didn't find it ever so explicit. A little bit of violence in some places, but not too much.

I *DID* like this, I really did, I just think I should have read the previous books first. I think I would have had a better picture of what was going on with those dragon who had been banished/left in the previous books, and seen the BIGGER picture, is all.

3 very good stars

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Debbiereadsbook (1756 KP) rated Tangled In Tinsel in Books

Dec 11, 2021  
Tangled In Tinsel
Tangled In Tinsel
Ellen Mint | 2021 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
the letter made me cry!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

Taken straight from the blurb, this best describes this book! This gay, Hallmark-influenced romance is a heart-warming, hilarious, steamy mug of Christmas cocoa.

And it really is a wonderful read! I have a lot of holiday stories in my review list this year and this is the most fun read, I think, of the lot.

Dean is chasing that elusive find, the one that would save his business and make his name in the antiques world. Finding it is Tinsel, and meeting Levi again, was fate. Then the snow comes, Dean's nemesis also arrives and Dean is faced with making the decision of his life.

There follows an hilarious tale of two men falling in love, over a cradle; a lot of interruptions to their moments and a horse ride from hell and I really can't go into too much more, save for spoilers!

But it really is a wonderful read. And I loved the connection that Levi had to the cradle, and just what else Levi has to give to Dean.

The letter though, made me cry!

Oh, and the epilogue did too!

I can't see that I've read anything else by this author, and I think I need to correct that, right quick (just as soon as my review list lets me!)

4 wonderful stars

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