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March 15, 2022 by Tina Williams

*RELEASE BLITZ/REVIEW – Howl,(Black Mountain Pack Book 2) by Lana Sky

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Released March 15th 2022

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With the help of the man who turned her life on its head, Loren must learn to navigate the new world she’s been thrust into—all while discovering the secrets of her parentage and the ways of a lycan.

When the undeniable bond between herself and her reclusive savior reaches a tipping point, there can be no turning back.

She must either embrace her newfound primal heritage and all that comes with it, or shun her true nature—and Bill—forever. 

🐺 Howl Excerpt 🐺

Impulsively, she seized his bottom lip between her teeth before he could, and tugged.

A sound like the roar of a jet engine broke from the back of his throat. He wrenched her closer, palming her waist, pressing her against his chest.

“Stop,” she heard him whisper again—even as he brushed his lips over hers—but, considering how the next second his tongue plunged deep, it was kind of a moot point.

His mouth slanted against hers, but as his hands fanned out over her lower back, Loren sensed his true aim—not a kiss, but submission. He demanded it with every brush of his lips, and she couldn’t find the strength to match his pace.

So, without an ounce of guilt, she bit down. Hard. The flavor of copper exploded over her tongue. Blood? His—and she relished the taste, greedily seeking out every single drop. Disgust didn’t even cross her mind.

This felt right. Natural. The salty tang melded with the overall musk of him, creating a more visceral picture of who William McGoven was at his core. Someone dangerous. Virile. Wild.

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My Review

Action-packed and intense – 5 stars

I LOVED the continuation of Loren and Bill’s story in this action-packed and emotionally intense read. The push and pull between the couple continues – cue more angst and smoking hot sexual tension. It’s a cracking read as Bill helps Loren navigate the complexities of the lycan world and solve the mystery of her heritage, whilst coming to terms with his own issues.

Bill’s methods often confuse Loren (he is one tortured guy) and I loved how her increasing confidence allows her to not only surprise herself and Bill but also others. The journey her character takes is one hell of a ride.

The author does a great job of revealing the traumatic events of their respective pasts, a past they must face head on if they are to move forward and have a future together. The world building of the shifter worlds and the descriptions of the diffreent packs is particularly well done as are the characterisations of the couples’ friends and foes. I was on pins throughout and loved how all of the various threads came together.

I would love to see more books set in this world featuring Bill and Loren and/or the other characters featured in the duet.

Reviewed by Tina Williams

Please nore, a copy of this book was given to me by the author and I am voluntarily  leaving a fair and honest review.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lana Sky is a reclusive writer in the United States who spends most of her time daydreaming about complex male characters and parenting her Cockapoo Joey. She writes dark, twisted romance across several genres. Her titles include everything from mafia romance to vampires.

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March 11, 2022 by Tina Williams

*ARC REVIEW* – When it Rains, by Mark Allan Gunnells

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It may be dangerous to go out in the rain…but it may be even more dangerous to stay inside.

Just after noon on a sunny spring day at Friedkin University, a layer of strange clouds smudges across the sky, and a mysterious rain begins to fall. This isn’t just a surprise spell of rain—this substance is slimy and gelatinous… and it’s not letting up any time soon.

The rain spreads across the country, the hemisphere, and the globe, with growing ripples of panic and paranoia gathering behind it. Is it a natural, undocumented phenomenon? A chemical weapon? Some kind of bacterial contagion? As fear turns theories into conspiracies and no clear answers are given, factions start to form between those who have been exposed to the rain and those who stayed dry. Who is safe? Who is marked? Who is dangerous, and who is not?

The rain keeps falling, and at Friedkin University, the sanctuary of the campus bookstore swiftly becomes a dangerous battlefield. Is it man versus nature? Or man versus man?

My Review

Mysterious and thought-provoking horror – 5 stars

This novella, reminiscent of an episode from the Twilight Zone, is a mysterious and addictive read, with a brilliant and surprising twist at the end!

The main focus of the story is the campus bookshop, where a number of patrons have been exposed to the mysterious rain that has started to fall. I enjoyed how fear turns to paranoia when the news stations start to report that the rain is not just confined to the local area but has spread around the globe, and its effects may not be benign… The situation gives rise to increasing panic and a fundamental disagreement about how to deal with those that have been ‘infected’ and could well be a potential danger to others.

I was fascinated by the whole concept of the story and enjoyed how the author used the many characters to explore themes which are topical due given the current global pandemic. The ratcheting up of the suspense and horror of th threat and what it means is particularly well done.

It made me sympathise with some characters and not others and encouraged me to examine how I would react in a similar situation. I found it to be a frightening but sadly realistic read, exploring how humans, given the right encouragement, can easily turn on one another when faced with an unknown threat.

Recommended to lovers of horror but also to those who enjoy a mysterious and thought-provoking read.

Reviewed by Tina Williams

Please note, an ARC of this book was given to me for the purpose of a fair and honest review.

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