Review: These two stories make for the beginning of an absolutely delightful series! Romance, Mystery and the Paranormal Collide!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2014
Shifter Paradise Vol. 1- I was given this book for an honest review.These two stories make for the beginning of an absolutely delightful series! Romance, Mystery and the Paranormal all collide in the town of Paradise Falls….Not My Shifter- Jessica Coulter Smith:Devlin comes across as a very brazen and crass woman with a chip on her shoulder. Devlin notices some hot bad boy guy when she is leaving the bar only to come to know him as suspect number 1 when a murder takes place and the case lands in her lap. This hot guy with a bad boy vibe has a name… Jameson Starke and he is a Were. Apparently, Devlin is his mate!!!! She has super commitment issues. She treats men like most men treat women. She keeps them around for a few tumbles and then lets them go. Well, when Devlin shows up at Starke’s house to bring him in for questioning, he turns around and bites her. Thus, marking her as his mate; the nerve of the man!I would classify this book as a paranormal mystery with a bit of romance. I really enjoyed this book. I felt that the scene was set well. The murder mystery concept with a division of operatives dealing with paranormals was very interesting. Devlin thankfully mellowed out by the end of the story because if she did not, she would have been a really annoying character. Starke on the other hand seemed to have all the patience in the world for his new found mate. I loved his personality… I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting read. The story moved along nicely with little to no lag points.Sinfully Cursed- Kate AllentonParker works in the same division of operatives that deal with paranormals as Devlin. She also just so happens to be a member of the Fae!! While on a sting operation, a local cop gets the drop on her, not just any cop but a “Tall, Dark and Yummy” one!! I do not know about you but I just love that description. Apparently there is a demon involved and a fairy stone of some sort that can take and transfer powers. The dumb human cop (Quinn) picked up the stone and its powers were transferred to him. Somehow he managed to survive which leads everyone to believe he is somewhat more than human.I really enjoyed this story as well. Fae, were, wizards, demons oh my!!! There was a bit more romance here but just as much mystery. It was fast paced and kept me entertained. I will tell you that there are a couple of typos that if you are not too picky can be easily overlooked. Other than that, I recommend this read.I look forward to more of these stories from both Authors.Book Summary:Not My Shifter and Sinfully Cursed are the first two books in a brand new shifter series written by Jessica Coulter-Smith and Kate Allenton.Paradise Falls is a town where misfits and shifters collide and these are their stories.Not my ShifterDevlin St.Claire is a whole lot of trouble, with a badge. Kicking ass and arresting unruly paranormals is all in a day’s work for Devlin. Her hatred for the shifter population has gotten her into more trouble than not, especially with her boss. She’s a little spitfire just waiting to explode on the first shifter who crosses her path. Imagine her surprise when that shifter turns out to be her mate. So what happens when her new mate is accused of not one murder but two?She has no choice but to fight back the only way she knows how – a bit of detective work and a little brute force. One way or another, she’s going to prove that Jameson Starke is innocent.As the sexual tension becomes damn near unbearable, only one question remains. Will she be able to walk away from one night of passion, even if his life depends on her staying?Sinfully CursedA wingless fairy, a demon, and a crystal sound like the making of a bad joke. When hardnosed cop, Quinn Montgomery, unknowingly walks right into the middle of a P.I.T.S. investigation where he discovers all three in an abandoned alley, there was no way to prepare himself for how his life was about to change. When a newfound destiny is thrust upon him, he falls into a chaotic world filled with unfamiliar rules and a bossy fairy he’d like to seduce.Fairy, Parker McKenna, has worked hard her whole life to overcompensate for her short comings. Proving herself everyday by catching the bad guys has become second nature to the P.I.T.S. Detective. When one bad bust goes wrong and a human almost dies on her sting, she deserves whatever punishment she has coming. Nothing could have prepared her for the curve ball thrown her way. With off the charts sexual tension, and a witch’s warning to keep her hands to herself, what’s a fairy to do?A curse. A family secret. A hidden agenda. Against all odds, Parker will do anything to save Quinn, even if it means saving him from himself.