A Night of Forever by Lori Brighton

Published By: Author
Genre: Paranormal Historical Romance
Release Date: Aug 2013
Provided By: Myself
Series: Night

Who is Aidan Callaghan? Mary Ellen James is intent on uncovering the truth about the mysterious man. But as she soon finds out, some things are best left buried in the past.

- My Review -

* SOME SPOILERS FOR A NIGHT OF SECRETS *

Mary Ellen has seen her life go from a poor vicar's daughter to the sister-in-law of wealthy ship owner named Grayson Bellamount. When his friend Aidan Callaghan arrives at the home she shares with her older sister, she might just have experienced love at first sight. But the mysterious Aidan doesn't fit Mary Ellen's expectation of marrying a wealthy man with a title. A Night of Forever by Lori Brighton is the follow up novella to A Night of Secrets the first of the Night series, entailing the story of the second James sister.

Aidan, like his friend and comrade Grayson hides a dark secret. But when he encounters Mary Ellen something keeps drawing him back to her, even though Aidan knows he's no good for her. The same seems to be happening to Mary Ellen, as she finds herself constantly staring at him. But he's not what she expects in a man. Aidan throughout this short novella must however overcome his personal issues, for Mary Ellen's life counts on it. With a passionate romance brewing between the two however which will be the first to give in?

As a short novella, if you haven't read the first book you may be slightly confused when you pick up A Night of Forever. But I believe readers can easily understand the underlying tale outlined by Lori Brighton. She keeps the novella short, and simple, including only essential characters, while keeping the plot moving easily along. I personally read A Night of Forever before I decided to buy A Night of Secrets and it enticed me to do so, just so I could both follow along with the family, but also understand Grayson and Meg's story. A Night of Forever is preceded by A Night of Secrets and is followed by the soon to be released book #2, A Night of Redemption.

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Goodreads | Lori Brighton

A Werewolf to Call Her Own by Selena Blake

Published By: Author
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: 28 February 2013
Provided By: Myself
Series: Mystic Isle

The ultra handsome beta of Novogrod pack, Maxim Ciolek is taking a much needed vacation on Mystic Isle when a beautiful but shy vampiress catches his eye. She deserves more than a one night stand and because that’s all he can offer her, he vows to leave her alone.

Ceara Blackwell is eager to leave her sheltered life behind and start knocking items off her bucket list. Item one: a first kiss. But as mysterious Maxim works his way into her heart, she wonders if she’s found a forever-kind-of-love.

But love isn’t easily claimed, even in paradise.

- My Review -

As the sequel to Fangs, Fur & Mistletoe, Selena Blake's A Werewolf to Call Her Own, continues on with  the adventures of the paranormal retreat, Mystic Isle. Through out the second book, readers dive more in depth with the coven of women that were first introduced to in  Fangs, Fur & Mistletoe. As the story of Ceara Blackwell is revealed about this shy vampire shows readers how the possibility of a one night stand can take theirs hearts for a dive with the dolphins.

Ceara has been sheltered and isolated for most of her life, and while she's at Mystic Isle she plans to escape that life. Nervous around others and wants to check the first thing off of her to do list: be kissed. And with the death of her parents several years ago by a demon, Ceara is terrified by them. But, when Maxim Ciolek, spots Ceara he knew there was something special about her. He became her prince charming, saving her when she was distressed and an instant attraction occurred. With growing responsibilities as the beta of his pack Maxim has a lot of expectations from others. But, one perfect night of talking and adventure changes both of their lives. However, the question rises about whether Maxim will help Ceara check everything off on her list or leave her?

Even though A Werewolf to Call Her Own is considered a Novella, it's still a longer winded one. With good character depth, and a great plot line, Selena Blake pulls at the reader's heart strings within the last thirty pages and pulls off another great book with Ceara and Maxim's story. Vampire and Werewolf lovers will fall in love the Mystic Isle series, and  A Werewolf to Call Her Own will capture their hearts with cases of misspelling names, misunderstandings, and a bite.

Just released last week (February 28), this book is wonderful for an individual that would like to read a short novella. If your interested in A Werewolf to Call Her Own there is no requirement to read the first book Fangs, Fur & Mistletoe if you don't want to, though I recommend it. The third book, Games Demons Play, in the Mystic Isle series is due out at the end of April, and is the story of Izzy and her love interest. But get A Werewolf to Call Her Own while it's still hot, and on sale!

To see my review of  Fangs, Fur & Mistletoe click here.

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Goodreads | Selena Blake

Before the Moon Rises by Catherine Bybee

Published By: Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary Paranormal Romance
Release Date: 22 March 2012
Provided By: Myself
Series: Ritter Werewolves

After a twelve-hour shift in a busy emergency room, Janet O’Brien is beat. Her last patient arrives unconscious and naked. She’s lead to believe he’s a psyche patient off his meds. However, once he awakens, Janet is charmed by his million-dollar smile and agrees to give him a ride home.


Werewolf, Max Ritter notices the sassy nurse when he wakes after a night under the full moon. Unfortunately, his archrival is drawn to Janet as well. In order to keep her out of harm's way, he opts to keep her close. When the chemistry between them sparks, Max discovers a completely new reason to keep Janet safe.

- My Review -

As a werewolf you know when you have met the one. For Max Ritter, his family has long been able to choose their destinies as werewolves. And when he sees the lives of innocent women being endangered by a rouge werewolf he takes it into his own hands to take that man/wolf down. Catherine Bybee, known for her Not Quite and Weekend Bride series, takes a stab at paranormal romance in these short Ritter Werewolves books. The first in the series, Before the Moon Rises is a novella that introduces you to the Ritter clan and how these werewolves find their mates.

Janet O'Brien, an emergency room nurse, is typically the one stopping the life threatening situations. But when she gets trapped in a dangerous situation, that she has no training to deal with she must trust her life into the hands of her psychotic patient  With nothing to do except trust Max, Janet must allow this security expert to protect her life, and possibly her heart. Max, who is currently in phase due to the effects of a full moon, must make sure that both Janet and himself make it out of the rouge werewolves grasps together. With a budding relationship, a dangerous situation, and the possibility of her being his mate, Max must protect Janet with his life.

An interesting and in depth novella, Before the Moon Rises allows you get a glimpse of the Ritter clan without having to spend hours in front of the book. Catherine Bybee in this short novel, gives the reader all the romance and action of a full length book, but with less pages. The second book in the Ritter Werewolves series, is from the perspective of Max's brother, Richard, called Embracing the Wolf, and is currently published.

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Goodreads | Catherine Bybee