Random Review... Good Luck by KM Mahoney #Review #Giveaway

Author: KM Mahoney
Book: Good Luck
Series: Putnam County #1
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Publication date: November 1, 2016
Length: 200 pages



Reviewed by Morningstar



Synopsis

It’s just another normal day for a not-so-normal fairy.

Allegro Romani is a fairy. Literally. Disowned by his family because of his sexual orientation, he’s left the Fae realm for earth. He’s done all right for himself, establishing a small store in a paranormal-friendly town. He’s even made a few friends, despite his awkward social skills. But one day a week, everything goes to hell.

Alli is a Fayte, and they don’t tend to fare very well out of the magic-laden air of their home world. Once a week, their body rebels, and the result? A day full of the worst luck imaginable. For Alli, that day is always Friday. He’s come to dread them and would, in fact, spend every Friday tucked up in bed with the covers over his head if he could. But he’s found out from past experience that it doesn’t help, so now he just grits his teeth and tries to get through Friday without killing himself. Or someone else.

Then, one particular Friday, his bad luck results in something surprisingly good. He meets a gorgeous bear shifter named Michael. And despite seeing him at his worst, Michael isn’t running in the opposite direction. In fact, he’s chasing Alli down with resolve and determination.

Now Alli just has to find a way to keep his bear shifter, get rid of the trouble plaguing him, and figure out who wants him out of Putman County for good. It’s enough to make any sane fairy run for the hills. Fortunately, Alli has never been accused of being particularly sane. And with his new bear at his side? Alli is determined to hang onto his new life. Bad luck or no bad luck.

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Review

I really just want to thank the author for writing Alli because I loved him so much. Here this poor man has been run out of his home in Fae realm trying to make it on earth where every Friday his day goes to crap due to his magic needing an outlet he longer has, which usually ends in him being injured. Even with all this going on he is still just a sweet loveable guy who doesn’t believe anyone could want him. Especially not one sexy bear shifter he is growing to really like. Oh, but he is, oh so sassy and strong, and will not let anyone push him around. Not always the smartest plan when someone is after you.

Michael and his family made me laugh. I love that Michael, a bear shifter, was just a big cuddle bug who was almost instantly attracted to Alli just wants to get to know the man, bad luck and all, and he is determined to not let Alli push him away because he knows that Alli is his Chosen and not even Alli will break that up. Michael is the best bear for Alli because as much as he is just a sweet lovey kind of guy he does have a protective streak just for Alli, one that will not allow Alli to push him away or go it alone in life.

This story was funny and snarky with many secondary characters I would love to get to know more in their own stories. Chris, the sheriff, is usually around when you need him, even if Michael doesn’t understand how he knows what he does. Tristan, Michael’s older brother, was this big tough guy that I think probably is a big softy inside like his brother. The town of Putnam was a character it of itself with witches, werewolves, vampires, and more! The mystery of who was after Alli, once revealed, was one I didn’t see coming. I had some idea of who I thought it was going to be but I was wrong!

I will be looking forward to reading more about Putnam and all its inhabitants!

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Book of the Week: End Street Volume One by Amber Kell & RJ Scott #Review

Authors: Amber Kell & RJ Scott

Book: End Street Volume 1

Publisher: Love Lane Books

Publication date: October 5, 2015

Length: 201 pages

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Synopsis

Dragons, vampires, werewolves, fae, witches and one very confused human.

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Sam, 100% human (no, really) inherits a crumbling building and a private detective agency from his Uncle.

Bob, a brooding stubborn and ancient vampire turns up at his door and refuses to leave.

Before Sam can say 'I only want human cases' he's knee deep in werewolves, dragons, vampires and witches.

Book 1 - The Case of The Cupid Curse

Sam Enderson is a human detective who inherits a building from where his Uncle used to run a detective agency. He finds himself working for paranormal creatures despite his resolve to stick with humans only. To supplement his income as a new PI Sam rents out rooms in the large house.

Bob is a vampire and turns up on Sam's doorstep to rent a room. Sparks fly and Sam is attracted to the vampire despite himself.

Sam is cursed by a witch, and has two cases landing on his desk. Werewolves, annoying ghosts and a grumpy gargoyle are enough to drive Sam mad. But somehow in amongst all of this he has to find a missing fae and a missing shifter child.

Book 2 - The Case of the Wicked Wolf

Naiads, humans, sirens and a challenge for Alpha make up the intricate story in the race to rescue the missing children.

Sam and Bob have more than just the case of one lost child to handle. Not only is Shelby Hartman missing, but other paranormal children have disappeared. The race to rescue the children is hampered by naiads, humans, sirens and a challenge for Alpha.

Hartman Hunter is desperate to find his daughter. He turns to the demon Danjal Naamah for help. The problem is that Danjal is the only person Hartman has ever loved—the man he let go for the sake of the pack…

NB: Previously released as two separate books.

Review

Cupid’s Curse

Volume one of End Street has two stories. The First is Cupid’s Curse and it’s also how this whole series begins. We meet an array of colorful characters in this book. MC Sam is human… we think…. Sort of. He inherits a PI company from his uncle who has passed. His uncle whom he loved but it looks like he was a bit shystee.

So Sam takes it over, is all excited actually until he realizes the majority of his business comes from paranormals. We are talking about ALL paranormals. Fae, vampires, Werewolves, Sirens, witches… oh the list goes on. His associates, tenants, and lover are a Vampire, gargoyle, a spirit, a talking cat, and a half siren half vampire. It’s a lot of fun and not even a second of boring.

I can’t blame Sam when he refuses a witch’s business to bring her a werewolf to kill but it also gives him a curse and now he’s irresistible to EVERYONE!

What I’m so fascinated with at this point in the series is that everyone keeps asking Sam what he is and he’s always answering, human. But there’s something going on with him that not even he knows and I’m excited to see where that goes.

This is such an amazingly fun story and I just know these are all going to be just as entertaining.


Wicked Wolf

The second story in End Street Volume 1 is The Case of the Wicked Wolf. It takes place where Cupid’s Curse ends. We are still looking for Shelby and Sam is dealing with the sudden outpouring of paranormals in need. We have Trolls and all sorts of creatures again all around us.

Where Cupid’s Curse was Sam’s POV we get Hartman (The Alpha Werewolf’s) POV in this one as well. And Dan, the demon. It was nice to see how some of the paranormals were thinking and with all the things going on too.

The End Street series is an onion for sure. So many layers, stories, characters, and possibilities. RJ and Amber overlap a lot and you can see where one story will intersect with another. Cupid’s Curse and Wicked Wolf were that. Volume 1 however does end with cases all solved. Volume two, I’m suspecting will have intersecting cases again. I love that.

Sam is actually gaining power and with each case he solves for the paranormals the more gifts he gets, more favors he has, and a larger target on his back from the Sirens…. They are not his friends lol.

Sam and Bob are full on in love and it’s great to see other characters getting their happily ever afters too.

This is an awesome read!