Peregrine (Forbidden Desires Spin-off #4) by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly

 

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Sebastian Drake, stoic protector of the Drake family, always gets what he wants—and there is nothing he wants more than the half-starved Pedigree omega named Peregrine he comes across on his travels. It doesn’t matter that Peregrine is a Disgrace. Sebastian will do whatever it takes to keep him… and somehow, as impossible as it might be, find a way to be his mate.

Present Day
For hundreds of years, Peregrine has enjoyed life as Sebastian’s mate. Sure, as one of the only bonded omegas in recent history he’s been kidnapped more times than he can count, but with Sebastian there to save him it’s little more than an inconvenience. And attacks from hostile clans? That’s just a typical Tuesday.

But there is one thing Peregrine fears, yet desperately wants.

One thing that has hurt him time and time again.

One thing Sebastian can’t save him from.

And now it’s happening again.

He’s pregnant.

Peregrine is an 85,000 word omegaverse mpreg romance set prior to as well as following the events of the Forbidden Desires series. It has answers to questions you’ve been dying to know and contains heartache, laughter, origin stories, meddling reptilian families with huge hearts, exotic locales, a dash of danger, and a love story five hundred years in the making. For maximum enjoyment, Peregrine is best read following the events of Clutch, Bond, Mate, Swallow, Magpie, and Finch.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Good god, I am in awe. I didn't think the Forbidden Desires world could get any better, but damn! Peregrine is a mesmerizing romance by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly. 

The kids are amazing and entertaining. Love them!

Sebastian and Perry are out of this world. From the moment they met, Sebastian was dedicated heart and soul to his lover. Their romance is all consuming for both of them. 

Unfortunately, their lives are full of pain and loss. It is heartbreaking and painful to the core. 

Their tale is full of child antics, family issues, secrets, and pain. It's messy and complicated and well worth a read. 

Everything about this book is amazing. The authors alternate between past and present in this emotional journey. The backstory is well explored and developed, setting up the present fully.

Peregrine is everything I was hoping it would be. I can't wait to see what these authors come up with next. For now, what a fabulous installment in this Forbidden Desires Spin Off series. 

Dressed in Desire (Club DeSires #1) by Quinn Ward

 

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He left home to find acceptance. When he falls for a supposedly straight bouncer, can he awaken the man who's everything he needs?

Living in the shadows has always been easier for Maverick. One trip to Annandale was all it took for him to see what life could be like if he let both sides of his personality shine. After all, what good was a closet filled with pretty clothes and killer makeup skills if he couldn’t show them off?

His best friend thought he was crazy for moving cross-country, but it was exactly the move he needed to finally live in the light.

John’s known as the token straight guy at work. But can he claim that when one encounter with a pretty boy has haunted him for months? His attraction to men isn’t the only thing that’s fully awake after they meet again. Yes, he wants to see if he’s more than just bi-curious, but he also wants to be the one to take care of Maverick and show him how special he is.

When a chance encounter leads to a love John never expected, can he accept who he is and be the Daddy his boy deserves?

Dressed in Desire is the first book in the Club DeSires series, set in the kinky town of Annandale. While there are cameo appearances from characters in the other series, you can jump in wherever you are without a problem! This book features a bi-awakening for an older man, and the genderfluid boy who sometimes wants to be Daddy's princess. Together, they'll explore kinks that might be better left as fantasies... 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Dressed in Desire is the first book in Quinn Ward's Club DeSires series. And, damn, it's one hot tale. 

Maverick and John's story is riveting and all consuming. Both men are struggling with being who they really are. Maverick's struggling to start over, moving to a new place where he can be himself. John, meanwhile, works at the club but is struggling with his sexuality. 

There's a lot going on in this tale and I love the way it all unfolds. The men are wonderfully complex and make for an amazing couple. They definitely belong together and help one another, but their journey has some obstacles in it's way. 

I love Mav. He's a genderfluid man who has long struggled to find acceptance. Moving and joining the club definitely helps him to be himself. I adore the way John connects with him and completely supports his needs. 

John's struggles are a huge issue, as his brother has expectations and issues that make it hard for John to be himself. It's all well explored and an important part of his character, as well as adding a lot of tension to the storyline at parts. 

Their story is one with first times and some hot kink, including some super hot role play. And, wow, I am still thinking about that scene. It's beautifully done and extremely memorable. Just wow!

This is a wonderful tale of finding a place and a person who accepts and supports you as you are. It's about finding someone who understands you and can give you what you need.

Once again, I am in love with Quinn Ward's writing style and the world building. This series is a spin-off of The Lodge series and it's just perfectly done. 

Dressed in Desire is a beautiful story with some extremely emotional and beautiful scenes. I love everything about this Quinn Ward story and can't wait to see what comes next in this series. 

Expensive by Amy Bellows

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In a world of fated mates rich parents pay warlocks to magically tie their omega children to alphas from the “right” families. At 18, Andrew Sullivan was magically tied to a seventy-year-old man who died before they had the chance to bond. Surgeons can remove a bond, but they can’t help Andrew. He’ll spend his life aching for love he can never have.

Timber has worked as a Daddy Dom in the porn industry for over ten years when his agent comes to him with a peculiar request. An omega from New York wants to make a film with him—a private film. The contract comes with a picture of a beautiful man and long list of kinky demands. At the end of the list is a nervous request:

“I’d like you to call me ‘baby boy.’ If you wouldn’t mind.”

Timber can’t refuse a request like that.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Expensive is a thrilling, stand-alone omegaverse romance by Amy Bellows. 

Both Andrew and Timber are intriguing from the start, with backgrounds that are tragic, as well as leaving them in desperate circumstances. They desperately need sex, desire kink, and can't get serious with someone, although they certainly bond emotionally.

Andrew's contract for sex with the porn star Timber leads to more than they could have ever imagined. It all starts with a connection they never expected and ends with an all consuming love. If you want heat, there's plenty of it. Public sex, some D/s, pain, mpreg, and eggs! 

As for the age play, it's beautifully done. I just wanted to snuggle up in a blanket fort with them. And, omg, my heart melted with the stuffed animals. It's so perfectly sweet. 

There's also plenty of emotion and angst, as they're in an impossible situation. Let's just say they have to suffer a lot before this one is over. 

Once again the author excels at world building, fully bringing these men, their circumstances, and their experiences to life. It is one hell of a read.

Expensive is sexy, sweet, and totally satisfying. If you're a fan of Amy Bellows, you will absolutely love this book. If you're a fan of Omegaverse romances but haven't yet read one of Amy's books, do so now! As for me, this is a definite for my re-read list.

Finch (Forbidden Desires Spin-off #3) by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly

 

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Hugh Drake, the most whimsical member of the Drake family, wants a clutch badly… and despite his sanctioned period to reproduce nearing its end, he just might get his wish. New information has emerged that suggests Disgraces are dragons and able to bear eggs. All that’s left to do is find one Hugh can tolerate, and who better to help him find his perfect match than his steadfast and faithful secretary, Finch?
If only Finch were a Disgrace, but alas. Some things simply aren’t meant to be.

Sensible and straightforward Finch has served as Hugh Drake’s secretary for over a decade, and secretly loved him for just as long. Hugh is the light of his life, but he’s also entirely too gullible, which is why Finch refuses to believe his claim that Disgraces are dragons. They’re not. Finch would know, since he is one. But that little fact will have to stay a secret, because Finch would rather his love go unnoticed than be the one who breaks his dragon’s heart when he fails to produce a clutch.

Finch is an 80,000 word hilarious omegaverse mpreg-ish romance set following the events of the Forbidden Desires series. It contains an adorably clueless dragon, a faithful secretary whose heart is invested in more than just his job, the best Funfetti cake ever, “slippery” situations, and a single amethyst cufflink. For maximum enjoyment, Finch is best read following the events of Clutch, Bond, Mate, Swallow, and Magpie.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Finch, the third book in the Forbidden Desires Spin-Off series, is fabulous. This Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly story is downright fun. The authors perfectly combine heart and humor throughout. 

This story can probably be read as a standalone, but dear god, that would be a sham, as the previous books are so damn good.

Hugh and Finch make for a fantastic couple. The two are such opposites, but equally idiotic. Hugh is ready to start a family after a lifetime of loneliness. He never expected his mate to be in his employ. 

Their relationship is one of longing, secrets, and fated mates. I love the way Hugh has no clue about Finch, as well as the way Finch's secret comes out. That scene had me smiling throughout.

I couldn't stop laughing at Hugh with the accidental high. I never thought cake could be so entertaining. Funfetti. I can't stop laughing. 

If you've been following this series, you know that the writing is stellar. The world building for the series is amazing, with so many little elements that add to it's charm. And omg, the dragon jokes kill me. Add in previous characters, and wow. The Drake family continue to entertain and delight in the most fabulous of scenes. 

Finch is downright fun. This Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly read oozes quirkiness and humor. I couldn't put it down. And, ever better is the lead in to the next book. Squee!

A Handkerchief for Kade (Alaskan Pebble Gifters #5) by Amy Bellows

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All I want is a clever person to play cards with at night. No funny business. You sleep in your bed, and I’ll sleep in mine. Must be clean, quiet, sober, and willing to go to bed at a reasonable hour. A preference will be given to applicants who can play cribbage and gin rummy.

Sure, Kade wouldn’t normally consider a position as a companion for a polar bear shifter sentenced to a life in the oil fields of Alaska’s North Slope. But he’s broke. And the pay is good.

He doesn’t expect the “ornery card player” to be so handsome. Or sweet.

Before long, Kade wishes some “funny business” was an option. Especially when he goes into heat two weeks early...

A Handkerchief for Kade is an age gap romance with an omega who loves makeup, D/s, and MPreg of the penguin egg variety. It’s book five of the Alaskan Pebble Gifters series, and will only make sense if you’ve read the other books.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

A Handerchief for Kade is a fabulous shifter romance by Amy Bellows. The fifth book in the Alaskan Pebble Gifters series, it is easily read as a standalone. 

I absolutely love this shifter world surrounding the Pebble Gifters series. The author adds a tremendous amount of emotion and details into the world that all add immensely to the beauty of this tale/series. 

Like the previous books, Kade's story is tender, sweet, and absolutely mesmerizing. I love it all. 

Otis and Kade. Two shifters. Both lonely and broken. Two shifters who have no reason or purpose anymore. Until they meet one another. Kade and Otis are perfect for one another. They each give the other a reason to live, fully completing each other. It is an awesome story. 

There is a lot going on that adds to the emotion. There's past pains and regrets to deal with. There's a kink and sexual preferences to explore. There's some breath play, bondage, voyeurism, and exhibitionism.

But, damn it, once again my favorite scenes are the nesting ones. I cannot get enough of the author's nesting scenes. They are amazing, written with both heart and humor. These scenes alone are worth the read.

This tale starts on the Slope, and includes all the details of life on the Slope. There's also some Anchorage scenes, with some previous characters.

Handerchief for Kade is a fantastic blend of shifters, cultures, traditions, daddy kink, and romance. I can't recommend this book and series enough! And trust me, you just can't go wrong with an Amy Bellows book.

A Mate for Lu (Alaskan Pebble Gifters #4) by Amy Bellows

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Two single dads. One accidental pregnancy. Many, many shifter children.

Sam’s mate died four years ago, and penguin shifters mate for life. Sam is never allowed to love again. Even when he meets a kind and beautiful omega who his three children gravitate towards.

After working with Lu for a year, Sam has fallen deeply in love with him. And Lu’s feelings for Sam are painfully obvious.

Caught between the desires of his heart, and the expectations of his culture, Sam must decide what he’s willing to pay to reclaim his own happiness.

A Mate for Lu is a sweet and angsty love story between two single dads. It has hurt/comfort, MPreg of the penguin egg variety, and cameos from characters in the first three Alaskan Pebble Gifters books. A Mate for Lu is book four in the series, and will only make sense if you’ve read the first three books.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

A Mate For Lu is one of the sweetest books ever. The fourth book in Amy Bellows' Alaskan Pebble Gifters series, it is addicting! 

With a penguin shifter and a polar bear shifter falling in love, this story is full of love and tenderness. It's a heartfelt read with a forbidden relationship. Penguin shifters mate for life, even after death, but Sam can't resist Lu. Sam loves his mate, but he loves Lu too. Omg. Swoon.

Everything that follows is tender and beautiful. Also so damn sad. I love this book. I love these men. And I love their shifter traditions. And the shifter sex, swoon. And oh my...the fish sharing, the pebble rituals, eggs, and nesting!

Their story is full of secrets and lies, and love. It's a story of sexual confusion, fears, and doubts. And so much love!

I am absolutely in love with this world of shifters that the author created. It is all extraordinary. Everything about this world is special and makes me happy. I adore the differences between the polar bear and penguin cultures.

The author's writing is wonderful. The characters are all intriguing and lovable. The storyline is fabulous; both compelling and heart felt. She also delves into transgender shifters, which is a fascinating aspect of this tale. 

A Mate For Lu is sugary sweet and is one of my favorite books. Set some time aside for this stellar Amy Bellows shifter read. You won't regret it. 

Submitting to Fate (A Collection of Strays, #5) by Toby Wise

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I hide behind snarky comments and teasing smiles because letting people see the true me is terrifying. The day I find out Wyn is my mate, all the BS falls away. He sees me, the real me, and instead of running for the hills, he stays by my side. My past reminds me of my failings but Wyn says I’m good. As I submit to him, just maybe I'll learn to believe him. -Rhett

Here I am, finding myself mated for the second time, pregnant without even really trying with a mouthy, bratty alpha. What the heck was Lady Fate thinking? As time goes on and with a little trial and error, Rhett and I learn to fit into our new dynamics. Rhett may submit to me, but I submit to Lady Fate, and so far, She's never pushed me past what I could take. -Wyn

This 30k word story is book five in A Collection of Strays Series. Within you'll find true mate dragons, eggpreg, shiny marbles, found family, a cat named Dog, and a happily ever after. 

My Rating - Stars!

Submitting to Fate is the fifth book in Toby Wise's A Collection of Strays series. It is easily read as a standalone.

It's short and sweet, as well as sexy with a little bit of kink. This is an omegaverse story with fated mates who become bonded, but don't really know one another. What follows is funny, as well as hot. And yes, there are eggs that are laid!

Toby Wise's writing is great, entertaining the reader with a cute shifter romance. Submitting to Fate is well worth a read for any omegaverse fans. 

GRL 2019 AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Swan & Hatchling, A Vale Valley Bundle: Kellan & Vic, Vale Valley Season 1 & 2 by M.M. Wilde

In my attempt to cover some of the attending authors for this year's GRL,

I am reviewing 

Morticia Knight / MM Wilde's 
A Swan For Christmas and
 A Hatchling For Valentine's 
Bundle!

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Includes Kellan and Vic’s New Year’s Eve story not available anywhere else!

Kellan and Vic are destined to meet in A Swan for Christmas:

An Alpha wolf and an omega swan can’t be fated mates… Right?

Abandoned by his swan herd and lost in a snowstorm, Kellan has nowhere to go. When he’s near death, he’s discovered by a wolf shifter in the woods surrounding a mysterious town filled with magic and hope. Could there also be love?

Vic, the owner of Vale Valley Inn and Restaurant, has been alone since a virus claimed the lives of most of his pack. He’s found acceptance and built a good life for himself in the beautiful town that has become his home. Still, facing another Christmas without a mate is heartbreaking, even if he’s accepted that he’ll never find his true wolf omega.

When Vic rescues Kellan, he plans to do anything he can to help the skittish man forge a new life in Vale Valley. He’s all too familiar with having to start over. But as they grow closer, something else starts happening that he’s not familiar with—the mating pull and a swan’s heat.

Their love deepens as they await the birth of their child in A Hatchling for Valentine’s:

What surprises await Vic and Kellan when their egg finally hatches?

Kellan’s new life in the magical town of Vale Valley is filled with more love and joy than he’d ever dared dream of. Even more thrilling is the new life growing inside the egg he and his Alpha wolf mate watch over night and day. When their hatchling still fails to appear after several weeks, Kellan fights his growing fears about the uncertainty of a swan mating with a wolf.

All Vic wants is to keep his beautiful swan omega and their egg safe. He’d despaired of ever finding the one who was meant for him, and he’ll do everything within his power to protect his true love and their baby. Vic might still be bewildered by nesting and swan cuisine, but whatever his omega wants, Vic makes sure he gets.

As Valentine’s Day draws near, Vic’s plan to do something special for their first celebration of the holiday doesn’t seem possible. The egg isn’t showing any signs of hatching and no one—not even the avian fertility specialist—knows why. Then, the last person they want to see makes an unexpected appearance.

Vic is about to discover how tough his sweet little swan truly is…

Publisher’s Note:> This Vale Valley Bundle includes Kellan and Vic’s books from Seasons 1 & 2. Also included is their short story from A Bundle of Joy, which is no longer available anywhere. You can enjoy this bundle without having read any of the other Vale Valley books, but what’s the fun in that? Vale Valley is a multi-author series about a magical, small town open to everyone in need of love and a home. This age gap, mpreg romance bundle features an omega virgin desperate for love, a lonely Alpha who is perplexed by the mechanics of nesting and a whole lot of hurt/comfort and smexy times.

REVIEW

My Rating - 5 Stars!

A Swan for Christmas is a delightfully fun story by MM Wilde about a swan shifter who finds love.

Kellan's a swan shifter who has grown up with nothing but abuse and no idea about who he is or his worth. When he's found by Vic, and taken to Vale Valley, his whole life is about to change. Not only does Vic bring him to life, but Vic is also his fated mate.

Their story includes an abusive past, egg laying, and snails. Yes, snails. You'll have to read to understand that part to understand. 

I love the writing. The character development is well done, and the storyline is entertaining.

A Swan for Christmas is an insta love romance for these two fated mates, a swan shifter and a wolf shifter. It's the tale of finding one's true family and belonging somewhere. It is super fluffy and sweet. If you're looking for angst, look somewhere else.

A Hatchling for Valentine's picks up where Swan left off. Kellan and Vic are two men who never expected to find a mate. 

This story of Kellan and Vic's hatchling is a whole lot of fun. I love the egg and everything surrounding how they care for their egg. And omg, the baby! I just love the baby. 

What makes this story extra fun is the hatchling is part swan, part wolf. No one knows what to expect and no one can predict what or when things will happen.

Their story's a good illustration of family and it's true way of working and supporting one another.

Basically, A Swan for Christmas and A Hatchling for Valentine's are a must read when you're looking for something sweet and cute. And shifters. And adorable and charming shifters who will melt your heart.

Morticia Knight / MM Wilde

M/M Erotic Romance author Morticia Knight enjoys hot stories of men loving men forever after. They can be men in uniform, Doms and subs, rock stars or bikers - but they're all searching for the one (or two!) who was meant only for them.

When not indulging in her passion for books, she loves the outdoors, film and music. Once upon a time she was the singer in an indie rock band that toured the West Coast and charted on U.S. college radio. She is currently working on more installments of Sin City Uniforms and The Hampton Road Club, as well as the follow-up to Bryan and Aubrey's story from Rockin' the Alternative.

M.M. Wilde is the knotty mpreg romance alter-ego of Morticia Knight who loves all things strange and unusual.