Spellweaver (Lynn Kurland)

Sarah of Doìre is finished with mages, magic and the mayhem caused by both. Her quest to find her brother and stop his foul spells has failed, her future lies in ruins, and her future with Ruith is shattered. All she wanted was a peaceful place to weave - instead she's hunted by black mages, trapped by her sense of obligation, and imperiled by a past she knows nothing about...yet.
Hiding in the mountains, Ruithneadh of Ceangail had long managed to ignore the magic in his veins, until aiding Sarah with her ill-fated quest forced him into places where his heritage was impossible to deny. Now, faced with an ever increasing number of enemies who've discovered he's alive and want his power, his choice is to accept his birthright and gather his father's spells together so he can destroy them, or turn away and allow his father's evil to overcome the Nine Kingdoms.
With the stakes higher than before, Ruith and Sarah need each other's help even more desperately, for everything they value is at risk: the Nine Kingdoms, their lives... and their hearts.

This was a good continuation of the Nine Kingdoms series. I love Kurland's style of writing, especially this series.

Tairen Soul Series (C.L. Wilson)

LORD OF THE FADING LANDS

Book 1

After a thousand years, a new threat calls him from the Fading Lands, back into the world that had cost him so dearly. Now an ancient, familiar evil is regaining its strength, and a new voice beckons him—more compelling, more seductive, more maddening than any before.

As the power of his most bitter enemy grows and ancient alliances crumble, the wildness in his blood will not be denied. The tairen must claim his truemate and embrace the destiny woven for him in the mists of time.

LADY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS

Book 2

He had stepped from the sky to claim her like an enchanted prince from the pages of a fairy tale, but behind the mesmerizing beauty of his lavender eyes she saw the driving hunger of the beast and an endless sorrow only she could heal.

Only for him would she embrace her frightening magic. Only with him would she find the courage to confront the shadows that haunted her soul. Only together could they defeat the terrifying evil that had pursued her all her life.

No barrier could stand between truemates, not of the body, mind or soul. For an epic battle was fast approaching, and only united could they hope to triumph.

KING OF SWORD AND SKY

Book 3

The magical tairen were dying, and none but the Fey King’s bride could save them. Rain had defied the nobles of Celieria to claim her, battled demons and Elden mages to wed her. Now, he would risk everything to protect his kingdom, help his truemate embrace her magic and forge the unbreakable bond that alone could save her soul.

QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS

Book 4

The first deadly battles of the new Mage Wars have been fought, and victory has been won at a terrible price. As the toll of an unfulfilled matebond and the torment of war begins tips Rain towards madness, Ellysetta knows if she cannot find a way to defeat the darkness growing inside her and complete the truemate bond, Rain will die and she will become the prophesied monster Vadim Maur uses to destroy the Fey and enslave the World.

CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME

Book 5

Elvish Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for Ellysetta Baristani. Already, she had won the heart of the Fey King, saved the offspring of the magical tairen, and fought beside her mate against the threatening evil of Eld. But the most powerful—and dangerous—Verse of her Song had yet to be sung. As a cataclysmic battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon her soul, will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity?


This series was awesome! I was completely invested in the characters. There were wonderful and intriguing plot twists.
There are some sensual scenes.

One Magic Moment (Lynn Kurland)

Tess Alexander has it all: family within reach, work she loves, and the chance to live in a perfectly restored medievil castle. But then a trip to the village bring sher face-to-tace with the owner of the local garage, who looks a great deal like the man who married her sister...eight hundred years in the past. She's determined to remain objective about magic and destiny, yet she can't help but wonder about that mysterious, sword-wielding mechanic...
As far as John de Piaget is concerned, he has no past; it's safer that way. The last thing he needs is the nosy medieval studies scholar from the nearby castle dredging up ancient history- his ancient history. But from the moment he lays eyes on Tess, John can't help but wonder how he ever took a decent breath without her...or how he's going to protect her from the treachery that threaten both their futures.

The middle of this novels is slow. It didnt really catch my full attention until about the last hundred pages. It was a sweet story but I think it could have used more of something.

Finding Paradise (Michele Ashman Bell)

Welcome to sunny Cancun. The only problem is Morgan Rose would rather be sitting at home than hanging out with her best friend’s parents in an exotic vacation resort full of couples on romantic getaways. She’s decided to perform her Maid-of Honor duties at Samantha’s wedding and catch the next flight back to her predictable life. Then she meets Justin, the groom’s best man. At first she finds him annoying—cute, but annoying. But soon she realizes that there is much more to this good-looking man than his fun-loving exterior suggests. When their brief time together ends, they promise to keep in touch and, more importantly, to meet again six months later to see if their attraction has any lasting possibilities. But time has a way of complicating even the most beautiful beginnings, and Morgan will soon be forced to make a difficult decision that could change the course of her life.

Home In Time For Christmas (Heather Graham)

Centuries ago, by a scaffold in Manhattan, rose petals drifted gently to the ground...like snow on a wintry Massachussetts night. Melody Tarleton is driving home for Christmas when a man - clad in Revolutionary war-era costume - appears out of nowhere, right in the path of her car. Shaken, she takes the injured stranger in, listening with concern to Jake Mallory's fantastic claim that he's a Patriot soldier, sentenced to death by British authorities. The last thing he remembers is the tug of the noose. Safe at her parent's house, Melody concocts a story to explain the handsome holiday guest with the courtly manners, strange clothes and nasty bump on the head. Mark, her close friends who wishes he were more, is skeptical and her family is fascinated - though not half as fascinated as Melody herself. Jake is passionate, charming and utterly unlike anyone she has ever met. Can her really be who he claims? And can a man from the distant past be the future she truly longs for?
With the aid of enchanted petals, ancient potions and the peculiar magic of the season, Melody and Jake embark on an unimaginable Christmas adventure - and discover a love that transcends time.

This was a little different than what I've come to expect from Heather Graham. It was light and didnt have anything that goes bump in the night. Saying that, I still enjoyed it.

A Modest Proposal (Michele Ashman Bell)

All my life I had dreamed of changing the ordinary girl’s world of fashion by designing modest formal gowns—ones that you’d actually want to wear. With my super-hero stitching I would save you mothers and daughters crying in dressing rooms over yet another “the straps are just too small” prom dress. Don’t worry, I even thought of a catchy tagline for my brand: “Modest Is Hottest.” I told you I was good!So I moved to New York and am finally living that dream . . . well, almost. I am at one of the top fashion companies, and my designs are definitely modest—but let’s face it, when it comes to outerwear, would you want to buy a skimpy trench coat? Didn’t think so.Even though I don’t have my dream job, my family is a mess, and my love life stinks, I have a feeling things are going to change. I mean, they have to soon, or I’ll be forced to marry Jace. I did promise to become his wife only if I turned thirty and was still single, but I honestly didn’t think it was possible. Now twenty-nine, I’m cutting it way too close. Right now I’m flying back to Utah for our Butterfly Girls reunion. And since it is the Mormon Mecca, I might find myself a modest proposal. Utah engagements can take mere weeks. Never mind, I’m not that desperate. Really.But maybe the girls can help. We’ve been best friends since high school. We Butterfly Girls are not the typical Pink Ladies, although we’ve definitely had our share of drama. We’ll laugh and cry over memories, from pageant glory to tragic endings, but the ones stored inside our butterfly box will surprise you most. We only open it when we’re all together, and our lives never seem the same after.

This is a cute story about a young lady that shows that if you put your heart into your dreams, you can acheive anything you want to, even when the rest of the world don't agree. This is the 1st book of this series.

City of Fallen Angels (Cassandra Clare)

Who will fall in love and who will find their relationship torn apart?
Who will betray everything they ever believed in?
Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge.
In the heart-pounding fourth installment of the Immortal Instruments series, the stakes are higher than ever.

It feels like I've been waiting FOREVER for this book to come out. I was so excited to finally find out what happens next in this series. I was a little bit let down, though. There wasnt anything that put me off about the book but it just didnt grab me like the others. I did enjoy hearing more of Simon's view than we have in the past.