Between The Pages - Meringue Snowflake Magic

Meringue Snowflake Magic 

Tena Stetler 

November 2022 

After being in the wrong place at the wrong time Wynter Dahl finds herself with a new name and new home. Whisked into the Witness Protection program she finds herself in the Podunk town of Raven’s Hollow, Colorado. She has more than one secret to keep and is not sure who she can trust, though the deputy sheriff is hard to resist. 

Braydon “Blaze” Nightwing, owns Dragon Fire Pizza and takes his job as deputy sheriff seriously. He means to protect his town and its residents, including the mysterious newcomer. He rescues her after a tumble and finds himself in over his head. He senses she’s more than she seems but so is he. 

When her cover is blown and her life is in danger it will take the whole town to save her and their annual holiday festival and cookie contest. What is Christmas without a little magic? 

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Mix a holiday romance and paranormal elements with a cookie contest and you have a winning recipe. While in witness protection, Wynter is placed in Raven’s Hollow and is quickly placed under the protection of Blaze, owner of the Dragon Fire Pizza and deputy sheriff. Their chemistry is instant and steamy. The plot contains a bit of mystery as well as a town filled with all sorts of paranormal creatures that come together to protect their new resident. This captivating storyline is a perfect afternoon read. The cover is beautiful, and the delicious pages include Christmas magic, pizza, cookies, and two tasty recipes. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Burying The Dead

Burying The Dead 

Kerry Blaisdell 

January 2023 

Sometimes the only way to stop the world from going to Hell is by working with Demons. 

Hyacinth Finch has one goal: Save her nephew Geordi from the Hell Demon who kidnapped him. But to succeed, she’ll have to work with his demon Mafia relatives, which she swore she’d never do. Worse, she’ll have to make another deal with the High Demons who murdered her. But Geordi's life is worth it, even if she loses her own humanity in the process. 

Meanwhile, Hyacinth’s ghost boyfriend Eric is wasting away, after being ejected from his “borrowed” body. While digging in his past for something to make him fight for survival, she uncovers secrets that could destroy their relationship. Moreover, her feelings for Geordi’s demon cousin Jason are stronger than ever, though every morally impossible choice she makes drives him farther away. Can she save Eric and Geordi, without losing herself—and Jason—forever? 

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Book four in The Dead Series is otherworldly fantastic. Hyacinth is a wonderful commanding female lead, but the author supplies a superb secondary cast with spirited minions, a handsome hero - Jason, and the cutest little guy - Geordi. The cast is so large, I recommend reading this series in order to learn who is who, but the books do read well as individual titles. What did I like? Everything! Ms. Blaisdell is a master storyteller. So many twists and turns have you sitting on the edge of your seat, pulling you deeper into the depths of Satan’s lair – which in this story is pivotal and interesting. What didn’t I like? Nothing, other than wondering how to save Jason. Every character has their own ghostly and demonic objective, leaving Hyacinth - and the reader - questioning who to trust. Be prepared to enter an engaging, absorbing, page-turning paranormal world. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Sound of a Wylder Silence

Sound of a Wylder Silence 

Marilyn Barr 

October 2022

Ikshu Sagebrush lives in the shadows of his mystical brother, loudmouth sister-in-law, and the trauma he endured. When a chance meeting with a Christmas angel makes him consider stepping into the light, Ikshu calls to the spirits of his ancestors to help restore his voice.

Ava Wylder is no angel, but her wicked ways are the catalyst Ikshu needs to face his inner demons and build a life. She would gladly trade her family’s wish for her to become a lady of a manor house in New York for the natural beauty of Wylder and a simple existence with Ikshu. When their families and community status step between them, she cannot fight for their love alone. 

Will Ikshu find his voice to make his intentions known, or let true love slip through his fingers?

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I absolutely adored this book. As a fan of Ikshu in Dance to a Wyler Beat, I was excited to see him get a story of his own, and the author did not disappoint with Ikshu’s captivating story. Ikshu is a quiet soul and an artist but haunted by his childhood. Ava is a force to be reckoned with. She is strong and determined yet afraid to stand up for her future. Ikshu and Ava are the perfect match, and their romance is endearing. The author’s voice provides a stunning visual of the landscape, placing the reader within the pages of the story. There were so many scenes filled with humour and fun, leaving you laughing out loud. There is also a deep emotional tug as Ikshu faces his demons. As in the first book, the spirit guides, teachers, Nartan, and Olive were greatly entertaining. This historical western, with a touch of paranormal, deserves more than five stars. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - A Glimpse of Music

A Glimpse of Music 

Sydney Winward 

June 2022 

If fate gives you a third chance, would you take it? 

Joel Harrington has been in love with the same woman for as long as he could remember. But he had to watch her court his best friend, and then marry his king. Now that she’s once more unattached, he refuses to let her slip through his fingers for a third time. 

Darkness torments Nyana’s memories, and even after her cruel husband is killed, he still haunts her from the grave. When her past refuses to leave her alone, it puts not only her, but her daughters in danger. She has no choice but to lean on the man she has called a friend for the past eight years, a friend whose charms she tries hard to resist. 

But along with the growing threat to her family, she keeps an even more dangerous secret—a secret that could change her life forever. 

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This fairy tale/fantasy book is an exceptional read. I enjoyed everything about it, from the outstanding characters, the setting, the action, and the sucker-punch of emotion. The emotional content hits hard and causes more than one tear. The author's superb storytelling voice draws you into her magical world and holds you with a tight grip. The well-developed characters of Joel and Nyana are intriguing. Both suffer scars from their pasts and only together do they finally heal. Joel steals every scene. He is a caring and supportive husband and the perfect father for Nyana’s two girls. The secondary cast members are equally enjoyable. This enchanting story will cast a spell on you from beginning to end. This is my first read by Ms. Winward. I am hooked and anxious to read more from this author. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss

Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss 

Cherie Colyer 

August 2022 

Roman Briggs has built a life for himself in Siren’s Cove. He restored the Sugar Cones Ice Cream Parlor and turned it into a popular stop along the boardwalk. He has everything he needs until a certain blue-eyed woman wanders back into his life. 

Seer and witch Peyton Woods isn’t sure why her latest visions feature a man and boy she’s never met. Determined to find out, she casts a spell that leads her to a small beach town in Maine and, to her utter surprise, the man who broke her heart eight years earlier. 

Peyton's left with one question. Why didn't her magic show her him? 

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This enchanting read is perfect for a summer afternoon. The well-developed characters are stars in this book, from Payton and Roman, to the secondary cast—especially the sweetest little boy-Travis, and Jinx-an adorable pup. The plot holds your interest with instant chemistry between Payton and Roman, as well as their breakup from the past. There’s even a bonus twist of a mysterious mermaid. While some novellas are rushed, the author does a great job creating a smooth read from beginning to end. I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this magical romance story. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Scarlet at Crystal River

Scarlet at Crystal River 

Randy Overbeck 

September 2021 

All Darrell Henshaw wanted was to enjoy his honeymoon with his beautiful wife, Erin, in the charming town of Crystal River on the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida. Only a pair of ghosts decide to intrude on their celebration. And not just any ghosts, the spirits of two young Latino children. Unwilling at first to derail the honeymoon for yet another ghost hunt, Darrell finally concedes when a painting of the kids comes alive, weeping and pleading for his help. 

When he and Erin track down the artist, they discover the children’s family were migrant workers the next county over. But when they travel there, their questions about the kids gets their car shot up and Erin hospitalized. Torn between fear and rage, Darrell must decide how far he will go to get justice for two young children he never even knew. 

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Scarlet at Crystal River is the third book in The Haunted Shores Mysteries and is now my favourite from the trilogy. The author pours raw emotion from his main characters, the setting, and plot. The read is gripping from start to finish as Darrell is pulled into another ghostly mystery while trying to enjoy his honeymoon with Erin. The bond and strength this couple have deserves a round of applause. They are the prefect duo. I enjoyed watching Darrell deal with his OCD tendencies and Erin supporting him. The mystery is engaging as it twists into culture discrimination. Luis was a welcomed secondary character, as were the sightings of the two ghostly children. If you like paranormal ghostly encounters, mystery, and suspense, I highly recommend picking up this book. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Damning The Dead

Damning The Dead 

Kerry Blaisdell 

January 2022 

Hyacinth Finch's life-after-death just got more complicated. High on her to-do list: Stop Satan from stealing any more of Archangel Michael's powerful relics, marshal her Dead Army of two thousand souls, and recapture dozens of escaped Hell Demons, to prevent six thousand dead Nazis from wreaking havoc in the world. And on top of all that, her onetime ghost boyfriend has hijacked the body of a former German militant, which has its ups and downs for their relationship. 

Then, just when things seem to be under control, her nephew Geordi's powers start leaking out, and Hyacinth's own begin to change. She must discover where their abilities originated. But as she digs deeper, will the truths she uncovers do more harm than good? And more importantly—can she figure it out, before Satan escapes from Hell and takes Geordi for himself? 

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This book is action filled, fast moving, and a fun read. Hyacinth steps up and assumes the role of leader (not by choice) of armies of demons and dead, which brings out a lot of her determination and strength we haven’t seen in the previous two books. She’s a great lead character. And while she hasn’t chosen her hero yet as she’s still torn between Jason and Eric, I like both characters, but this book had me yelling at Hyacinth to pick Jason. Their chemistry sizzles on the pages. There is a large cast in this story and at times it’s difficult to remember who everyone is, but the read still flows smoothly. Two of my favourite characters are the Archangel Michael, who shows up in different attires, and of course Hyacinth’s nephew, Geordi, who steals every scene he is in. While the author leaves snippets of information of what took place in the previous two books, I recommend reading them in order to get completely immersed in the story. The ending was explosive and will leave you anxiously awaiting the next book. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - An Angel's Wylder Assignment

An Angel's Wylder Assignment 

Tena Stetler 

March 2022 

Angel Killian Dugan’s annual trip to the family castle in Scotland is shattered by the arrival of Legion Commander North. Killian’s skills are needed for an urgent time travel assignment. A rogue demon has escaped back in time. He must discover the why and where then stop the demon before it can damage the past and change the future. 

Killian’s girlfriend Chinoah Grace, a Native American shapeshifter is included in the mission, which takes them to the wild west town of Wylder, Wyoming in 1878. She will have her hands full fitting in and making friends. Nothing is as it seems. They encounter visions, spirit quests, and a mysterious shaman. On top of it all, blending in as a blacksmith is more physically difficult than he imagined. But not as challenging as keeping his hands off his undercover wife. Will they complete their assignment or run out of time? 

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The cover is beautiful, and the story is engaging with a beautiful setting in Wylder, Wyoming, but it’s the characters that make this story fun to read. Killian and Chinoah are the stars, but their interaction with their friends and the town’s folk is so appealing. The plot of an angel and a Native shapeshifter traveling back in time was well-developed, having them adjust to the lacking accommodations. Their chemistry is undeniable, but already established. I felt a bit lost as they are already a couple and I’ve missed out on how they got together. Their mission was a slow build but wraps up nicely. This western, paranormal book was an enjoyable read. 

Rating 

4 Stars