Flock This by Jayce Carter Publisher: Totally Bound Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Moonflower Trouble doesn’ t find me— I go looking for it. I’ve been rejected all my life— always too loud, too messy, too much. I thought joining the spirit world— full of vampires, werewolves and magical beings living alongside humans— would change that, but as an anomaly without a clan, I’m more unwelcome than ever. Instead of power and sexy trysts with hot immortals, I end up working as a courier just to survive. I got turned into a crow shifter and all I got ..read more

Fox Hounds by Lia Connor Publisher: Changeling Press Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Paranormal Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Fern Foxy Lady… Reyna’s a skilled thief and the lightest-fingered pickpocket around. Several professionals would love to have her on their side, if only to be able to keep an eye on her. What they don’t know is that Reyna’s nickname isn’t just fantasy — she’s a shapeshifting fox and as clever and wily as they come. No one can catch her if she doesn’t want to be caught, and so far no one’s come close to winning her over. Not, that is, until the hounds pick up her tr ..read more

Changeling by Shelby Morgen Publisher: Changeling Press Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Holiday, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Fern “I don’t believe in Magic.” Did he actually say those words — out loud — in an Irish pub, on St. Patrick’s Day? Divorced and alone, Michael Matthews doesn’t believe in much of anything anymore. So when he downs several mugs of Irish Stout while listening to the barkeep weave a tale of magic and intrigue centuries old, Mich’s judgment might be slightly impaired. Mich wakes up bound and naked in a Fairy’s webs. He isn’t really sure he wants to es ..read more

Raven’s Song by Angela Knight Publisher: Changeling Press Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Paranormal Rating: 4 stars Reviewed by Fern Raven Garland is a rock star with a voice that is literally magical. She’s also got a serious problem: she’s being stalked by her ex. Ewan Bradley’s magical abilities and powerful father make him a deadly threat, forcing her to hire a seductive bodyguard with powers of his own. Nate Carter can use his Primo magic to increase his physical strength to superhuman levels — and he needs every bit of that power to keep Raven alive. Besides her nasty ex, there’s ..read more

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Genre: Erotic Romance, LGBTQ, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed by Dicentra Eurydice Dimitriou has always been the innocent sister, but she’s finally ready to step out of the long shadow cast by her powerful family…and the ex who shattered her heart. Perhaps rough hands on soft skin are exactly what she needs to forget her heartbreak once and for all? Charon Ariti has been Hades’s right-hand man for years. He’s given everything to the lower city, but now he’s ready to take something for himself. He’s only too happy to give ..read more

Fillion by Sean Michael Publisher: Self-published Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, LGBTQ, Holiday Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Fern Could the gift of a massage be exactly what Fillion needs to make this holiday his merriest ever? Fillion Berry is a profitable bookshop owner, but his personal life is less successful. His Daddy left him on New Year’s last year and he’s been floundering. When his friend Chrissy discovers how bad things are getting, he enlists the help of his Daddy, Jerusalem, and together they cook up a plan to bring some holiday joy into Fillion’s life. Spa owner Rome Aparn ..read more

Amour In Avignon by Jennifer Ivy Walker Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Fern Adrift and lonely, Lily Greene travels to Provence to spend the summer with her aunt in the sunny south of France. In the vibrant city of Avignon, she meets Ludo and Auguste, two expert fencers who are also local actors performing in the upcoming Festival of Theater where they will present the classical tragedy, Cyrano de Bergerac. When Lily joins their thespian troupe, portraying the lead female role, she discovers that real life mirrors the play they a ..read more

Mutiny in Chapter Three by Shelby Morgen Publisher: Changeling Press Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Paranormal Rating: 4 stars Reviewed by Fern Amy’s having a bad year. She’s lost her husband and her job and all she’s got left is a house with a mortgage and a book that refuses to be written. But she’s got Marley Davis, a great critique partner who never gives up on her, and a dozen Chapter Threes that just need to be turned into books. If only she could get past the sex scenes. Jean and Danny — or whoever their names are in this chapter — have been stuck in these files far too long. Th ..read more

Lord Of Dreams by Alice Gaines Publisher: Changeling Press Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Paranormal Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Fern Psychotherapist Thea’s instinct to help urges her to reach out to the man who haunts her dreams. When they finally touch, she finds herself drawn into his arms. He’s the Lord of Dreams, and together they help him heal from a past disaster. But can she learn to get over her own fear of attachment and give herself to him? Thea works as a psychotherapist and spends most of her days helping people. Yet there’s a man who constantly fills her dreams and she d ..read more

Knot Real by M.C. Roth Publisher: Pride Publishing Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, LGBTQ, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Rating: 4 stars Reviewed by Moonflower Vale will never have to worry about a mating contract, right? Vale considers himself lucky that he’s exempt from having a mating contract. Why would any omega want thousands of alphas to bid on them and try to prove themselves worthy? From his best friend Zyke to the cute omega he met at a house party—everyone’s lives seem to revolve around the search for a single mate. It’s simple… The alphas bid and the omegas make their choice, wh ..read more