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I really enjoyed this story and getting to know both Vera and Grabon as they worked together to help the Elvar. Both of them had strong personalities that complemented each other and I was glad to see how everything worked out for the two of them in the epilogue. I am looking forward to seeing Wraiths story in the next book Willow and the Wraith: A SciFi Alien Romance after his brief appearance here as well as in the previous book Unity and the Usurper.
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I read each book individually and not as part of the box set.
Thorrn is Book 01 in the Starlight Highlanders Series
This was my first book by Skye MacKinnon and I really enjoyed it. This was a fun book and I enjoyed getting to know the characters in this story and look forward to reading more books from this series. There was also a link at the end for a bonus chapter that takes place 1 year later that was a fun addition.
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Link for exclusive bonus scene set during their second honeymoon a year later: skyemackinnon.com/thorrn-bonus
Eron is Book 02 in the Starlight Highlanders Series
This book was a good continuation of the Starlight Highlanders series and I enjoyed that we got to see a little of Jenny and Thorn in this book and how it tied this story to the previous one by having June connected to Jenny through Jenny's sister-in-law. June and Eron were fun to read about and I loved the baby Taigeis that Eron was taking care of. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I received a free copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cyle is Book 03 in the Starlight Highlanders Series
This is the third and final book in the Starlight Highlanders Mail Order Brides Series and it does a great job of tying things up for the planet Albya. I enjoyed Beth and Cyle's characters and seeing how they worked together to find a cure for the Sleep. I look forward to reading more by Skye MacKinnon in the future.
I received a free copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was my first book by Skye MacKinnon and I really enjoyed it. This was a fun book and I enjoyed getting to know the characters in this story and look forward to reading more books from this series. There was also a link at the end for a bonus chapter that takes place 1 year later that was a fun addition.
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Link for exclusive bonus scene set during their second honeymoon a year later: skyemackinnon.com/thorrn-bonus.
This is the third and final book in the Starlight Highlanders Mail Order Brides Series and it does a great job of tying things up for the planet Albya. I enjoyed Beth and Cyle's characters and seeing how they worked together to find a cure for the Sleep. I look forward to reading more by Skye MacKinnon in the future.
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I received a free copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was a good continuation of the Starlight Highlanders series and I enjoyed that we got to see a little of Jenny and Thorn in this book and how it tied this story to the previous one by having June connected to Jenny through Jenny's sister-in-law. June and Eron were fun to read about and I loved the baby Taigeis that Eron was taking care of. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
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Sixx (Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #4)
Sixx is the fourth book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides series and was about two new characters named Moxie and Sixx. Moxie is connected to Lexi and Toni from the first two books in the series and we also get to briefly meet her friend Barb who is the heroine of the next book in the series. I really enjoyed getting to know Moxie and Sixx and seeing how things unfolded for them as well as the unexpected twist about another side character. The epilogue was really cute and I enjoyed meeting Sixx's son. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
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Kord (Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #5)
Kord is the fifth book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides series and was about Barb & Kord. We briefly met Barb in the previous book so it was nice to see her story and I enjoyed seeing how things worked out with Kord. Kord came to earth with his brother Braxx who signed them both up without telling Kord first. While this book is centered around Barb and Kord's romance we get a peek at the next book's story about Holly and Braxx when they meet when Braxx comes to meet Barb. I look forward to reading more about them as well as getting peeks into how all the other characters are doing in the future.
Braxx (Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #6)
Braxx is the sixth book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides series and was about Holly and Braxx both of whom we met in book five Kord. I really enjoyed this story and seeing Braxx interacting with all the kids through his job as a teacher's aid as well as when he volunteered as a big brother for one of his students was really sweet. The epilogue at the end of this story was also a really fun and feel good chapter. I look forward to reading more from this series and any other Dakonian books as well
Darak (Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #1)
This was a really good introduction to this series and I enjoyed getting to know the characters as well as seeing how the relationship between Lexi and Darak grew through the story. I look forward to reading Lexi's sisters story next.
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Aton (Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #2)
I really enjoyed reading about Toni and A ton in this story and seeing how they overcame all the problems and misunderstandings that got in their way. I look forward to seeing how things work out for Caid in the next story.
Caid (Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #3)
This book is the third book in this series and is about Caid trying to convince his IDA Matchmaker that she is his destined mate. Both characters were introduced in the second book in the series. I really liked Caid in this book and was glad when they managed to reach their HEA with a little outside help. I look forward to reading more of this series.
Krash (Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides #7)
This was the seventh book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Series and I enjoyed this one just as much as the rest of the series. I enjoyed revisiting characters rom previous books to see how they are doing including a few brief interactions with Enoki from Alien Mischief (Alien Mate Book #4) which I had coincidently just read. I also really enjoyed meeting and getting to know all the new characters in this book and seeing how Krash and Cyan's story came together. I have loved all the books I have read from this series and look forward to seeing what comes next for the Dakonian's whether in Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Series or it's connected Alien Mate Series.
I received a free copy of Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Boxed Set Vol. 1 during the BookFunnel Alien Romance Book Fair May 2020.
This was a really good introduction to this series and I enjoyed getting to know the characters as well as seeing how the relationship between Lexi and Darak grew through the story. I look forward to reading Lexi's sisters story next.
I really enjoyed reading about Toni and A ton in this story and seeing how they overcame all the problems and misunderstandings that got in their way. I look forward to seeing how things work out for Caid in the next story.
I received a free copy of Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Boxed Set Vol. 1 during the BookFunnel Alien Romance Book Fair May 2020.
This book is the third book in this series and is about Caid trying to convince his IDA Matchmaker that she is his destined mate. Both characters were introduced in the second book in the series. I really liked Caid in this book and was glad when they managed to reach their HEA with a little outside help. I look forward to reading more of this series.
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I received a free copy of Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Boxed Set Vol. 1 during the BookFunnel Alien Romance Book Fair May 2020.
This was the fifth book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides series and was about Barb & Kord. We briefly met Barb in the previous book so it was nice to see her story and I enjoyed seeing how things worked out with Kord. Kord came to earth with his brother Braxx who signed them both up without telling Kord first. While this book is centered around Barb and Kord's romance we get a peek at the next book's story about Holly and Braxx when they meet when Braxx comes to meet Barb. I look forward to reading more about them as well as getting peeks into how all the other characters are doing in the future.
This was the seventh book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Series and I enjoyed this one just as much as the rest of the series. I enjoyed revisiting characters from previous books to see how they are doing including a few brief interactions with Enoki from Alien Mischief (Alien Mate Book #4) which I had coincidently just read. I also really enjoyed meeting and getting to know all the new characters in this book and seeing how Krash and Cyan's story came together. I have loved all the books I have read from this series and look forward to seeing what comes next for the Dakonian's whether in Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Series or it's connected Alien Mate Series.
This was the fourth book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides series and was about two new characters named Moxie and Sixx. Moxie is connected to Lexi and Toni from the first two books in the series and we also get to briefly meet her friend Barb who is the heroine of the next book in the series. I really enjoyed getting to know Moxie and Sixx and seeing how things unfolded for them as well as the unexpected twist about another side character. The epilogue was really cute and I enjoyed meeting Sixx's son. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
This was a very enjoyable Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and had several characters that I enjoyed getting to know. This is the second book in the Villain's Ever After Series that I have read and I look forward to reading more from this series and exploring more new authors through it as well.
This was a quick and interesting retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and I plan to look into reading more from this author.
This was a really enjoyable story and while it does deal with recovering from the loss of loved ones it still has plenty of lighthearted moments to keep the mood of the story up. I enjoyed getting to know Rhea better after having met her previously in Recalling Memories For Forgetful Phoenixes and I also liked Jack's character a lot as well. I look forward to reading about Jack's roommate Rupert in the next book Mixing Drinks For Tipsy Weasels.
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Books in Series
Shifting Forms For Clumsy Felines = Krissi & Jeremy
Bonfire Night For Flammable Dragons = Jazz & Idris
Drinking Blood For Squeamish Vampires = Bernie & Shane
Enchanting Songs For Silent Sirens = Melody & Josh
Secret Santa For Grumpy Elves = Holly & Chris
Flipping Tails For Seasick Mermaids = Fiona & Wade
Blind Dates for Lonely Gorgons = Thalia & Evander
Potion Making For Disastrous Witches = Michaela & Owen
Trading Names For Polite Sprites = Essie & Byron
Minor Inconveniences For Annoyed Pixies = Grace & Henry
Cooking Classes For Vegetarian Ghouls = Zoya & Cyprus
Team Building For Friendly Hellhounds = Evie & Ceb
Finding Answers For Confused Succubi = Mandy & Darius
Mischievous Familiars For Cordial Fairies = Posey & Cedric
Recalling Memories For Forgetful Phoenixes = Sera & Hugo
Stoney Gazes For Helpful Gorgons = Rhea & Jack
Mixing Drinks For Tipsy Weasels = Erica & Rupert
Side Stories
Pumpkin Carving For Superstitious Witches = Juniper & Emmett
Party Hats For Sweet Minotaurs = Sage & Castor
Summer Break For Awkward Bears = Ila & Jacob
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I loved this book and thought it did a great job of introducing the Dakonian world as well as laying the groundwork for the series. I have already read the fourth book in the series as well as the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides Series so I was familiar with some things but loved backtracking to get a fuller history of where the series began and getting to know Starr and Torg in this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book and reading about Torg's brother finding his mate as well as getting to know him better since seemed likable based on what we got to see of him in this book.
This was the sixth book in the Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides series and was about Holly and Braxx both of whom we met in book five Kord. I really enjoyed this story and seeing Braxx interacting with all the kids through his job as a teacher's aid as well as when he volunteered as a big brother for one of his students was really sweet. The epilogue at the end of this story was also a really fun and feel good chapter. I look forward to reading more from this series and any other Dakonian books as well.
This was a great book with lots of interesting characters and a great plot that pulls you in. This was a fairy tale retelling based on a combination of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses", "Little Red Riding Hood", & "Robin Hood". The main influence came from "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" with details from "Little Red Riding Hood", & "Robin Hood" thrown in along with the authors own original additions to make a very entertaining story. This was the third book in it's series however it is not necessary to have read the previous two to understand and enjoy this one although I am sure they would add to it. I loved reading about how Petunia and Oliver met and watching how their relationship grew throughout this book and also enjoyed seeing how Petunia and her sisters interacted with one another. I am definitely planning on reading the first two books in this series as well as other books by this author.
I really enjoyed this Retelling of The Goose Girl and while it isn't a fairy tale that I am overly familiar with I have read a few other retellings. I loved getting to see Helena and Wilhelm's story finally come together and really liked the two of them a couple. I look forward to reading more of this series and exploring more fairy tales in this world.
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Series Character and Story Connections
Rapunzel and Gavin's story are in Tower Of Thorns: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Rapunzel (Book 01)
Ella's story is in Pumpkins And Proms: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Cinderella (Book 03)
Marigold's story is in Lilies Of Loss: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Frog Prince (Book 04)
I really enjoyed reading this gender-swapped Retelling of Aladdin about Alyeesah and Prince Enver. The Genie was a fun character as well and I enjoyed seeing how everything worked out. The epilogue for their story was really nice and I am looking forward to reading the next book and what happened for Helena.
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Series Character and Story Connections
Briar Rose's story is in Spindles And Spells: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Sleeping Beauty (Book 02)
Princess Snow's story is in Mirrors And Magic: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Snow White (Book 07)
Helena's story will be in Feathers Of Fate : A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Goose Girl (Book 09)
Lady Guinevere, her friend Lancelot, & her betrothed all appear in The Almost Queen: A Legend Retelling Of Guinevere and Lancelot (Book 10) and The Rightful King: A Legend Retelling Of King Arthur (Book 11)
I really enjoyed this Retelling Of Red Riding Hood and thought it was a good addition to this series of standalone fairy tale retellings. This book has some great characters and I liked the reference that Red makes about Goldilocks inspiring her to become a Huntsman. I look forward to reading more from this series.
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Series Character and Story Connections
Huntsman Theo and the Princess he is betrothed to are in Lilies Of Loss: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Frog Prince (Book 04)
Zerrin (Red's Roommate) is in Glints Of Gold: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Rumpelstiltskin (Book 06)
This was my first book by Lorelei Johnson and was an interesting Retelling of Red Riding Hood. I liked how the grandmother used bedtime stories to tell Scarlett about her past as well as the way the Red Cloak was made into a protective element that impacted the story without Scarlett being aware of how significant it was. I plan to look into reading more of the books from this series in the future.
I really enjoyed this Retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Abigail Manning. This is the second book in the Emerald Realm Series and while it can be read as a standalone it is better after reading Poisoned Heart since we first get to meet Lady Aurelia Lockly in that book. I really enjoyed Aurelia & Elias' story in this book and Elias' dog "Bear" was such a fun addition as well. I look forward to reading more books from this series as well as this authors other fairy tale series.
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Series Character and Story Connections for Bearly Free (The Emerald Realm Book #02)
Queen Arabella & King Peter's story is in Poisoned Heart (The Emerald Realm Book #01)
This was my first book by Abigail Manning and I really enjoyed this retelling of Snow White and look forward to reading more books from this series as well as her other fairy tale series. All the characters were well written and the plot had several twists to keep the reader engaged.
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Series Character and Story Connections for Poisoned Heart (The Emerald Realm Book #01)
Lady Aurelia Lockly's story continues in Bearly Free (The Emerald Realm Book #02)
Prince Jasper's story continues in Framed in Florals (The Emerald Realm Book #03)
Mirror's story continues in Towering Future (The Emerald Realm Book #05)
























