New Releases ~ week of 03/07/2016

A Burning Passion by Kathryn Shay (#8 Hidden Cove Firefighters)

ClawBack by J A Jance (#11 Alison Reynolds)
Cowboy At Arms by Carla Cassidy (#4 Cowboys of Holiday Ranch)
Deepest Kiss by J. Kenner (#3.10 Stark Trilogy)
Far From True by Linwood Barclay (#2 Promise Falls)
Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs (#9 Mercedes Thompson)
Goodbye to the Dead by Brian Freeman (#7 Jonathan Stride)
Hard Cold Winter by Glen Erik Hamilton (#2 Van Shaw)
House of Kings by Keary Taylor (#3 House of Royals)
Iron to Iron by Ryan Graudin (#.5 Wolf By Wolf)
Justice for Corrie by Susan Stoker (#3 Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes)
Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare (#1 The Dark Artifices)
Lockdown by Peter Jay Black (#3 Urban Outlaws)

Map of Fates by Maggie Hall (#2 The Conspiracy of Us)
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop (#4 Others)
My Peeping Tom by Shelley Munro (#3 Middlemarch Shifters)
Off the Grid by C. J. Box (#16 Joe Pickett)
Protecting Her Daughter by Lynette Eason (#3 Wrangler's Corner)
Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty (#5 Troubles Trilogy)
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton (#1 Rebel of the Sands)
Return of the Witch by Paula Brackston (#4 Shadow Chronicles)
Risking It All by Christi Barth (#1 Naked Men)
Sands of Sorrow by Viola Grace (#52 Tales Of The Citadel)
Season of Glory by Lisa T Bergren (#3 Remnants)

Shades of Darkness by A. R. Kahler (#1 Ravenborn)
Stop the Presses! Robert Goldsborough #11 in Nero Wolfe
The Calling by Rachelle Dekker (#2  Seer)
The Goodbye Bride Denise Hunter #2 in Summer Harbor
The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins (#1 The Great Hunt)
The Hearts We Mend by Kathryn Springer (#2 Bannister Falls)
The Legend of the Rift by Peter Lerangis (#5 Seven Wonders )
Perilous Falls by Raymond Arroyo (#1 Will Wilder)
The Spider's War by Daniel Abraham (#5 Dagger and the Coin)
The Steel Kiss by Jeffery Deaver (#12 Lincoln Rhyme)
The Waters of Eternal Youth by Donna Leon (#25 Guido Brunetti)

Anthology Review ~ A Fantasy Medley 3

A Fantasy Medley 3

by Kevin Hearne, Laura Bickle, Aliette de Bodard, Jacqueline Carey
edited by Yanni Kuznia
published by Subterranean Press
genre: Adult, Fantasy, Anthology, 

Summary (Goodreads): In “Goddess at the Crossroads,” Kevin Hearne shares a thrillingly memorable episode from the past of his popular Iron Druid Chronicles hero Atticus O’Sullivan, revealing how one night’s dark encounter with the cult of Hecate served as inspiration for Shakespeare’s witches in the Scottish play.

With “Ashes,” Laura Bickle revisits Detroit arson investigator and powerful spirit medium Anya Kalinczyk as she, her five-foot-long salamander familiar Sparky, and Hades’ Charon pursue a destructive fire elemental named the Nain Rouge through the city’s festival in his dubious honor.

“The Death of Aiguillon” finds Aliette de Bodard exploring an episode sixty years prior to the start of her latest novel, The House of Shattered Wings, in which the survivors of an ongoing magical conflict in Paris eke out a grim existence, and one woman’s wish for a better life is granted at a terrible price.

And in “One Hundred Ablutions,” Jacqueline Carey, author of the much-beloved Kushiel’s Legacy series, tells the tale of Dala—a young woman chosen by her people’s overlords to be an exalted slave among slaves—and of the twining in her life of ritual, rebellion, and redemption.

My Thoughts: Goddess at the Crossroads (Iron Druid Chronicles 0.3) I keep seeing this series around but this is the first I've read from it. I liked the story. Found the main character interesting and enjoyed the story of him and Shakespeare going up against a coven of witches and a few other troubles. Definitely going to take the time to read this series (at some point).
Ashes (Anya Kalinczyk) This was my favorite of this book. I thought I was at least aware of books in this genre that take place in MI but somehow missed this series. I liked Anya, Sparky and Charon. Their interactions, abilities, and the overall story (even a short one) definitely peaked my interest and added yet another series to my tbr.
The Death of Aiguillon (Dominion of the Fallen) I tried to read The House of Shattered Wings but could not get into it at the time. the writing is good and the world the author created is interesting to me but it just wasn't working for me. This short worked better. The relationship between the Fallen and the people on the outside just trying to survive. Add in another creature of myth that resides in the river and the story works. I may try at a later date to read the full novel.
One Hundred Ablutions. This had more of a sci-fi feel for me than straight fantasy. The races felt more alien in nature. That aside, I've liked everything else I read from this author and this was the same. For me it fell into the old adage of "Be careful what you wish for you just might get it".

Overall Rating: 4

This Week's Reads

~ Not much this week. I'm really trying to read more of the books I own, which didn't stop me from requesting more from the library this week.

50 Greatest Red Wings by Bob Duff
Goodreads
**I've been a Red Wings fan for a long time. Couldn't pass this up when I was at the library.

The Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop
Goodreads
**As stated trying to read more of my own books. I own all nine books in this series but have only read books 1-3 and 7-8. It's been awhile since I read this trilogy so I decided to do a reread before getting into the rest of the books.

New Releases ~ week of 02/29/2016

A Churn for the Worse by Laura Bradford (#5 Amish Mystery)

A Covert Affair by Katie Reus (#6 Deadly Ops)
A Fatal Inheritance by Cora Harrison (#13 Burren Mysteries)
A Murderous Mind by Jane Adams (#11 Naomi Blake)
A Reckless Desire by Isabella Bradford (#3 Breconridge Brothers)
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro (#1 Charlotte Holmes)
A Treasure Concealed by Tracie Peterson (#1 Sapphire Brides)
All They Ever Wanted by Tracy Solheim (#2 Second Chances)
And Then There Were Nuns by Kylie Logan (#4 League of Literary Ladies)
Backhand Smash by J M Gregson (#19 Inspector Peach)
Behind Chocolate Bars by Kathy Aarons (#3 Chocolate Covered Mystery)
Behold the Man by Bodie Thoene (#3 Jerusalem Chronicles)
Between a Book and a Hard Place by Denise Swanson (#5 Devereaux Dime

Store Mystery)
Blood Passage by Heather Demetrios (#2 Dark Caravan Cycle)
Burning Glass by Kathryn Purdie (#1 Burning Glass)
Chaos Choreography by Seanan McGuire (#5 Incryptid)
Charmed by Jen Calonita (#2 Fairy Tale Reform School)
Come On Closer by Kendra Leigh Castle (#4 Harvest Cove Series)
Dark Wolf Unbound by Stephanie Rowe (#2 Heart of the Shifter)
Devonshire Scream by Laura Childs (#17 Tea Shop Mysteries)
Draw Me Close by Nicole Michaels (#3 Hearts and Crafts)
Exposed by Jasinda Wilder (#2 Madame X)
Favorite Obsession by Nancy Corrigan (#3 Royal Pride)
Fight to the Finish by Jeanette Murray (#3 First to Fight)

Finders Reapers by Anna Staniszewski (#2 Switched at First Kiss)
Forest of Wonders by Linda Sue Park (#1 Wing & Claw)
Fury of Surrender by Coreene Callahan (#6 Dragonfury)
Gash by Sam Crescent (#13 Skulls)
Gone Again by James Grippando (#12 Jack Swyteck)
Happily Bedded Bliss by Tracy Anne Warren (#2 The Rakes of Cavendish Square)
Her Fierce Warrior by Paige Tyler (#4 X-OPS)
His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé by Catherine Mann (#2 Bayou Billionaires)
His to Keep by Terri L Austin (#4 Beauty and the Brit)
How to Handle a Scandal by Emily Greenwood (#2 Scandalous Sisters)
Imperative by Steve White, Charles E Gannon (#7 Starfire)

In Vino Veritas by Peter Turnbull (#5 Harry Vicary)
Kernel of Truth by Kristi Abbott (#1 Popcorn Shop Mystery)
Love by Association by Tara Taylor Quinn (#7 Where Secrets are Safe)
Midnight Bites: Stories of the Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine (#16 Morganville Vampires)
Midnight Lily by Mia Sheridan (#9 Sign of Love)
Midnight Marked by Chloe Neill (#12 Chicagoland Vampires)
Mrs. Jeffries Wins the Prize by Emily Brightwell (#36 Mrs Jeffries)
One Cowboy too Many by Carolyn Brown (#3 Burnt Boot)
Out of the Dying Pan by Linda S. Reilly (#2 Deep Fried Mystery)
Pegasus Down by Philip Donlay (#6 Donovan Nash)
Promise Me the Stars by Norah Wilson (#3 The Standish Clan)

Ripe for Murder by Carlene O'Neil (#2 Cypress Cove)
Rocked by Love by Christine Warren (#4 Gargoyles)
Seven Black Diamonds by Melissa Marr (#1 Seven Black Diamonds)
Skin Like Silver by Chris Nickson (#3 DI Tom Harper Mystery)
Take the Monkey and Run by Laura Morrigan (#4 Call of the Wilde Mystery)
Tall, Dark, Billionaire Texan by Mandy Baxter (#4 Billionaire's Club: Texas)
The Bursar's Wife by E G Rodford (#1 George Kocharyan Mystery)
The Considerate Killer by Lene Kaaberbol (#4 Nina Borg Mysteries)
The Duke's Accidental Wife by Erica Ridley (#6 Dukes of War)
The English Son by Wanda E Brunstetter (#1 Amish Millionaire)
The Gangster by Clive Cussler, Justin Scott (#9 Isaac Bell)
The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home by Catherynne M Valente (#5 Fairyland)

The Harp and the Ravenvine by Ted Sanders (#2 The Keepers)
The Incubus Job by Diana Pharaoh Francis (#1 Mission: Magic)
The Last Girl by Joe Hart (#? The Dominion Trilogy)
The Mermaid Murders by Josh Lanyon (#1 Art of Murder)
The Ninth Life by Clea Simon (#1 Blackie and Care Mystery)
The Preacher's Lady by Lori Copeland (#1 Sugar Maple Hearts)
The Road to Hell by David Weber (#3 New Multiverse)
The Seals Rebel Librarian by Anne Calhoun (#2 An Alpha Ops)
Time of Fog and Fire by Rhys Bowen (#16 Molly Murphy)
Wedding Night With the Earl by Amelia Grey (#4 The Heirs' Club of Scoundrels Trilogy)
Wedding Takedown by Geri Krotow (#2 Silver Valley P.D.)
What's Left Behind by Gail Bowen (#16 Joanne Kilbourn)
When Falcons Fall by C S Harris (#11 Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery)
Wicked Places by Lily Harper Hart (#4 An Ivy Morgan Mystery)
Wolf Pack by Crissy Smith (#5 Shifter Chronicles)

This Week's Reads

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
The Grisha #2 Goodreads
**Trying to catch up/finish some series that I have already started.

Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell
Goodreads
**I've always enjoy retellings. Little worried about this one, only because Peter Pan is not one of my favorite stories. Hoping it reads as well as the summary.

Soundless by Richelle Mead
Goodreads
**Picked this up because I have liked both Mead's Adult and YA books. It seems to be one that people either really love or just cannot get into.