Kissing with Fangs by Ashlyn Chase - Review

Claudia Fletcher has her MBA and a stellar resume, so when the bar she manages burns down, she could easily move on to bigger and better things. But something about the bar owner, Anthony Cross makes it impossible to leave.

Anthony has never let on to the general public that he's a vampire, and most of his staff members have no idea Boston Uncommon was a safe gathering place for supernaturals of all kinds. Now that it's nothing but ash, the tentative peace among warring factions is starting to crumble. The last thing he wants to do is put Claudia in danger, but he also knows there's no way he can let her go…

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I loved this world and series by Ashlyn Chase, Kissing with Fangs was great for the most part. I was a bit disappointed with the ending but overall I enjoyed the twist and turns of the plot.

I really loved that Claudia Fletcher is a very flawed character and that Anthony loves her because and despite them. There were a few times where I wanted to yell at them both and tell them to communicate already. I wanted to yell at Claudia for running away from her problems and Anthony for not manning up and telling her his secret sooner. I think that’s a good thing because it means I did connect with the characters.

I mentioned at the beginning that I was disappointed with the ending and I was, that’s all I’ll say since I refuse to give away secrets. It’s just not how I saw the story going and I think I would have preferred it go the other way.

Overall I recommend Ashlyn Chase’s Kissing with Fangs maybe you’ll love the ending but I think even if you don’t, you’ll enjoy the journey!

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my review. 

Lost Roar by Zenina Masters - Review

Robbed of her roar, Nicia doesn’t want a lion. She goes to the Crossroads and has a wolf follow her home. No red hood required.

Nicia was at the fundamental lion compound and rescued from a life as guard beast for her family.

Her mother’s family takes her in and helps her recover from the years of abuse.

Once she is recovered, she decides that it is time to seek out a mate, provided she could change her mind and come home if needed. With that agreement in place, she heads to the Crossroads.

Braxton has been watching for a mate, and while several women came close, it was the sombre lioness asking for directions that caught his attention. He wanted to make her smile, and when that became his primary pleasure, he knew he was in deep.

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Nicia has lived a harsh life, and knows she wants a mate but not a lion. Her grandparetns send her to the Crossroads to find a mate. She finds Braxton and things start off a bit rocky but when he brings her fully into his world and gives her purpose, they hit it off.

This story delves into more than just what happens in the Crossroads, it shows the real structure of the shifter world. I enjoyed getting to see more of how this interesting world works.

Braxton and Nicia are definitely meant for each other. I enjoyed their banter and time together, they will be a strong couple long into the future and their chemistry is definitely off the chart.

I enjoyed watching Nicia heal and grow into the strong capable lioness and she’s meant to be. Braxton is a great hero because he does everything he can to support her and healing and growth.

I recommend this story to fans of shifter romances with a strong heroine.

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my review.