I was hooked into this story and the character Kira immediately. Natasha Duncan-Drake does a fabulous job with creating Kira’s voice and personality so that it nearly jumps off the page at you. I loved her sarcasm and frankness. She’s a fun character. Plus, she’s part werewolf, part vampire. How cool is that? Oh, and she’s an assassin, which doesn’t just make her cool but badass too. When she sets her sights on a really bad guy, a mobster, things get exciting.

Natasha sure packs a punch with her action scenes and vivid descriptions. Finding out the secrets behind Kira’s existence was fascinating. I even learned some new things about vampires and werewolves.

5 stars all the way!

Sophie Duncan’s writing is beautifully done. It’s vivid and captivating. I could feel the beauty, mystery, and magic with her words. B, an interesting name for a character, is one of the fae. She is a banshee, which I found unique because I’ve never read a story about a banshee character. The grief she feels, the power, the urge to wail...it was all so fascinating to read. To protect others from her dangerous power, she has to use a special device to cover her mouth and help her to project her thoughts to other, a detail that was very well thought.

There are more characters than just banshees in this tale, including a gnome, pixie, ghost, a gargoyle, and so much more. Another interesting tidbit is that most of B’s dialogue is done in thoughts.

When B isn’t searching for clues to her father’s kidnapping, she owns her own cleaning business. Oh, but not your typical cleaning business, though. B and her crew clean up supernatural scenes. At a scene polluted with strong magic, B and her team run into the same gang that took her father so long ago. The suspense and action that takes place had me on the edge of my seat.

If you like fast-paced stories, and supernatural creatures, you’ll enjoy this one. I did!

We left off with Michael abandoning his duties to follow his heart and be with Lake. Now Zade is the one in charge.

At a bar, Zade encounters Zephyr, a unique woman with colorful hair who is an automatic writer. She writes poetry and has no idea what it means. It often reveals secrets about people that they don't want her to know. When she lays eyes on Zade for the first time, a poem appears in her notebook that tells her "the path lies with dark eyes."

In the previous story, we find out about a book the Fallen want so they can free Lucifer and let him have free reign over Earth and all souls. Well, Zephyr has written a book....

I really liked the first story (Michael), but I loved this one ever more. The story continues where we ended it and it gets even better as the stakes rise. My two favorite characters are definitely Lake and Zephyr. They are different and developed so well. I also liked the peek into Zade's past that we were given.

Another cliff-hanger ending, but the next story (Jophiel) is coming out soon. I already pre-ordered it! :)

If you like angels, supernatural battles, action and suspense dig your talons into this series!

NOTE: There are religious topics in these stories (homosexuality, abortion, atheism, etc.) I mention this only for anyone who doesn't like to read about these topics.

In this last installment of the Path of Angels series we have Gabriel's story. In the previous stories, Michael, Zadekiel, and Jophiel found love and fell from grace. The last brother left to fall, so they can battle Uriel and stop him from setting Lucifer free, is Gabriel. Gabriel's anger over being chosen, over his set path, and even in God is refreshing. But it is his anger that could be his downfall.

One thing I found interesting about Gabe (other than his anger) was the secrecy behind his divine gift or "weapon." All of his brothers have angelic gifts and weapons that they use when they fight Fallen, but we never so much as glimpsed what Gabe's could be. Until now. Another thing that held my interest were these nagging questions: what type of person would steal Gabe's heart? Who would he fall in love with? Well...not one but two! Which makes perfect sense.

This story also combines a sweet romance between Alexander Cook and Charlie, a girl who doesn't talk. Their relationship is super cute. I loved how Patricia Josephine used facial expressions and body language as Charlie's way to communicate. She was truly a lovely character with her silence, sparkling eyes, and blushing cheeks.

As Gabe and his brothers try to complete their destiny, there is blood shed, shocking turns, and new secrets. And I loved how all of the minor characters (not so minor in my eyes!) had bigger purposes.

Angels, love, and sacrifice. Hell, death, and pain. This story has it all! And it is my favorite one of the series. :)

Note: All of these stories contain love in one form or another: M/M, M/F, even M/M/F.

There's a resident of the 13th Floor that we haven't glimpsed before and that's because she's a ghost. Her name is Chiharo. She lives her afterlife alone, watching the other supernatural residents of the 13th Floor. She's been dead for 30 years, pushed over a railing from the roof of the apartment building, and she's never met another ghost. Until one barges into her territory to kill Kiral, the vampire. Jeremy claims Kiral killed him five years ago and he wants to return the favor. Then something sinister happens in the building. Something is drinking people, taking their life essences. Soon Chiharo and Jeremy are working together to banish the demon responsible for this terror.

It was really interesting to read about a brand new character and get a different perspective of the residents I had gotten to know previously.

Chiharo is by far my favorite heroine of this series. Even though she's a ghost, she felt so real. Her selflessness was amazing, shocking, and...gosh...I don't know...everything! The end was perfect not just for this story but for the whole collection.

Bravo to Christine Rains for creating such a fascinating series that kept me entranced from beginning to end, and made the residents of the 13th Floor feel like good friends.

Wend sinks deeper into his isolation with a shape shifter. Teresa is stuck with warriors she wants to escape. And King Bryant gets closer to his war.

I love a good cliffhanger and had to know what would happen next, so right after reading season one I for season 2. But it's not over yet. Season 3 is available now and four more will be coming.

Profanity Granny Crime Fighting is definitely not for kids, as you might have guessed. Each picture is a separate skit or crime that Granny is fighting rather than each one being part of one story line. Granny isn't letting anyone get away with anything...don't even try to litter around her or she'll make you pay. She's a granny taking "criminals" punishements into her own hands. The things she does is funny and questionable. She's a bit of a hooligan herself. And that's what makes her so great.

NOTE: This is a flash fiction story of 8 pages.

This story is set on a planet named Sirius Alpha where there's not supposed to be life...but there is. The Captain of the USS Phantom is supposed to scan the planet for alien life, but then a distress signal comes in from two men on a plant on the surface. They say sea creatures that look like dinosaurs are killing everyone and destroying everything. The Phantom comes to the rescue. Of course, things don't go exactly as planned. The story ends with a very climatic ending and the promise of more.

CON: Expensive for such a short story.

Phantom X1 has a Star Trek vibe to it.

PS: I won a contest to have my name used in this story, but I do not personally know the author.

"The Great Escape: A Girl's Guide to Leaving a Marriage" is a powerful book by Lisa Thomson that chronicles her experience with divorce and offers pages upon pages of helpful advice to any woman going through, or contemplating divorce. There are chapters devoted to parenting, legal and money matters; all of them exceptionally detailed.

While reading about Thomson's "Great Escape" I felt like I was having a conversation with her over coffee. She doesn't hold back and tells the truth, which is what women need when they are in a situation where they feel unloved and/or abused.

I especially love that Thomson added books and movies at the end of certain chapters as additional "research." At the end there's even a list of songs. I remember my mom loved the song "No Scrubs" by TLC when her marriage was at its worse, so I thought the playlist was perfect.

I highly recommend any woman who feels unloved and hurt by their spouse, who is wondering if she should take the step toward divorce, to read this book. With a highlighter!

Jophiel's story continues right where we left off with Zadekiel's story, which is what I love about this short story series. There's nothing left out. No guessing or fill-in-the-blank needed.

With Lake's help, Joe learns to control his ability of sight whenever he touches objects. It was interesting to experience his power and snippets of Lake's past. I also enjoyed Joe's pain-in-the-butt, joker personality and how he always manages to piss off Gabe.

Mariangela is on the run and she's pregnant. On top of that, she's Fallen but she deeply regrets that decision. Every day she asks for forgiveness and every day she feels rejected. The baby's father is Uriel, an archangel who spreads hate for God, and he needs her baby for his "plan" to work.

I personally found the previous two stories to have more weight and substance (emotion, action, suspense). However, I really liked the twist at the end that reveals how Joe and his brother's will have to defeat Lucifer, and how he plans to come to Earth.

I'm all for insta-love stories, but I think back-after-back like this is making it a little old for me. The twist at the end reveals why this is needed, though, and I do like how everyone is linked.

I'm looking forward too getting into Gabe's head. He's a quiet, mysterious character. The thought of someone breaking through his walls, and him showing love to that person, is intriguing. How long do I have to wait for Gabriel's story and the conclusion to this unique series? ;)