✯Review✯The Crucial Shift(The Ariane Trilogy #3) by Michelle Dare

Title: The Crucial Shift

Author: Michelle Dare

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Cover Designer: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design

Publication Date: December 14^th, 2018

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Reviews & PR

Blurb:

A bond sealed. A new reality. A pack war.

Since she met Orion, Ariane’s life had been anything but calm. With the threat of war looming only days away, ensuring victory for the Avynwood Pack was her primary focus. Some of her new friends would lose their lives in the fight, a fact she already accepted.

But what if along the way, she uncovered new details about herself? What if becoming Orion’s mate revealed more than she ever imagined possible?

A new shifter was in town, and she was thirsty for revenge.

✯✯5 Avynwood Strong Stars!!!✯✯

I’m so in love with this series!!! I’m so happy to see Travis and Benedict finally get what’s coming to them. 

This trilogy is so amazing. The wolves and their mates, the vampires, the fae and their ally’s are so amazing that I want to be a part of their world. I don’t want to give away the conclusion to this trilogy so here’s a few bits. 

We leave off with Ari and Rion going to The Quivakokd Pack not sure what to expect. The alpha is Merrick and he happens to be Travis’s brother and they weren’t sure if him and his pack would help them. Shocking to both Ari and Rion that Merrick’s mate just happens to be Ari’s Aunt Zayda.  She’s Ari’s fathers sister and she happens to be a wolf shifter. Merrick and his pack will help The Avynwood Pack against their fight against Travis. 

Ari and Rion finally complete their mating ritual. These two become fierce together. Once they become mated their bond strengthens. They share their powers. Thanks to the gifts Ford has given Ari. They can still read each other’s minds but they both can teleport, have the strength and healing of a vampire. 

Ari’s best friend is and always will be Ford. Even though Rion hates their relationship he’d never do anything to Ford bc he’d never cause Ari pain. Ford’s in love with Ari or so he believes. Ford will continue reading Ari’s mind and her dreams. He’d do anything to keep her safe. 

Ari’s becomes very close and protective over Rion’s cousin Wake. Travis used him more times then anybody else.  Wake went thru hell bc Travis is evil and lives on power and nothing more. 

The war that’s coming to The Avynwood Pack is crazier, evil and dirtier than they all originally thought. The Avynwood Pack has ally’s with other shifter pacts as well as other paranormals. If you’ve fallen for Ford and Wake. Be prepared!! There’s 2 new ones you’ll fall for.  Solomon, whose Ford’s brother and Kylest, who is a fae. 

Needless to say these four men are getting their stories told and I’m stoked!!!

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Michelle Dare is a romance author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from new adult to fantasy. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all of the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again.

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✯Release Review✯The Somber Call (The Ariane Trilogy #2) by Michelle Dare

Title: The Somber Call

Author: Michelle Dare

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Cover Designer: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design

Publication Date: November 30^th, 2018

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Blurb:

A tragic loss. A broken pack. A lone wolf.

The pack war was drawing closer, and Ariane found herself at a crossroad amid the chaos that was her life.

Which road should she follow? One gave her a chance at normalcy, while the other threw her deeper into turmoil.

She had new powers, a shifter for a boyfriend, and blood on her hands. There was also the lone wolf who had been cast out and sought solace with Ari as he fought to return home.

This wasn’t how she thought her life would play out. Nevertheless, a decision had to be made. And in the middle of it was Orion, wondering which road Ari would follow.

✯✯5 Action Packed Stars!!!✯✯

Whoah!!! After the way The Ash Moon ended I couldn’t wait to start this book.  You should not read this book without reading the first book already. 

We pick up right where we left off. This pact war has left the Avynwood pact down one and the Diaminsey pack with a bit of an advantage. 

Ari is left feeling miserable and she feels fully responsible for the death. Rion, Wake, Aries and the rest of the pack continue letting her know it wasn’t. Part of being a wolf is to protect your fellow pact members and always always protect the women and children. 

Ari and Rion still haven’t fully mated. But, everyday they’re together their bond becomes closer and closer. Rion is ready for it to be complete but will give Ari her space and go at the speed she’s ready to go at. 

Ari’s also got an intense connection to her vampire best friend Ford and Rion’s cousin Wake. Rion and Ari can read each other’s minds, have conversations and know what the other is feeling. Ari also has that same connection with Ford. I will say their conversations both out loud and telepathically is legit hilarious. 

Ford’s very open with Ari on his feelings for her. He’s not afraid to tell her he loves her. Ari loves Ford and she’s open with it to him. But, she lets him know she loves him as a friend and that her heart belongs to Rion. 

If those two beautiful, complicated, alpha men weren’t enough add Wake into the situation. He was first kicked outta Avynwood pack and now he’s been kicked out of the Diaminsey pack which leaves him completely alone. Luckily for him he’s got two people in his corner. Ford and Ari. 

Wake wants him family back. His pack back. If he can’t have them back he wants to die. Ari won’t let him kill himself or let anybody else kill him. She’s constantly going against Rion and everybody else. 

Ari is still the person everybody says will be the person behind the stop of this pack war. But, these jerk offs from the Diaminsey pack continue going to crazy lengths to get ahead of the Avynwood pack including going after humans and lying to other paranormal communities in order to get allies. 

Ari is new into the world of the paranormal and she’s young ok too of it.  But, Ari in my opinion is selfish and she’s doing whatever she wants with whoever and making decisions & getting advantages to get ahead in this war. Except she’s not taking Rion’s or Ford’s opinions or feelings into consideration. 

But, they’re all on the same page. Stick together, make allies and get rid of the Diaminsey pack once and for all. When I tell you the last sentence of the book made my jaw break from dropping so damn fast and hard that it’s an understatement lol. 

I can’t wait to read the last book The Crucial Shift. I’m glad there will be spin off books to this series. Bc, umm I need inside Ford and Wake mind. I just hope in the next book Ari stop thinking of herself. If it wasn’t for Rion, Ford and Wake I’d of liked this less. But, man they’re amazing and make this whole story. 

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Michelle Dare is a romance author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from new adult to fantasy. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all of the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again.

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✯Release Review✯The Fuchsia Lakes (The Iridescent Realm #3) by Michelle Dare

Title: The Fuchsia Lakes

Author: Michelle Dare

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Editor: Barren Acres Editing

Cover Designer: Covers by Christian

Photographer: Paul Henry Serres

Publication Date: Mar. 22^nd, 2018

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Reviews & PR

Blurb:

One Azure prince. One Fuchsia queen. Two hearts on the line.

Elliott Azure was a powerful knight who wanted nothing more than to protect his kingdom and realm. When tasked with a special mission, he journeyed to a neighboring land to assist their queen in search of the one that betrayed her. Plagued by memories of their previous encounter, Elliott was more than ready to be in the presence of the enrapturing queen again.

Karis Fuchsia was born among the realm's four lakes. Losing her parents when she was only twenty-three, she became queen of a land she wasn't ready to lead. Even at her young age, she ruled with kindness, but anyone who threatened the safety of her people felt a wrath like no other. With Elliott by her side, she felt protected for the first time in years.

With her lakes and people at risk, Elliott and Karis must join forces to restore balance to her kingdom. Lives were lost, hearts were shattered, but in the darkest hour, fate stepped in and proved that everything does happen for a reason.

✯✯5 Fuchsia Filled Stars!!!✯✯ 

I’m in love with all the Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses, healers, seers and everything in between in this Iridescent Realm. This book was no different. 

I’ve been wanting Elliott Azure’s story from book one. He’s the angry, hot headed prince from the Azure family. ESP when his sister married Oliver Sage from the Pine Forrest. I knew when he met Queen Karis he was going to hopefully soften a bit. 

Ever since Elliott met Karis the Queen from Fuchsia she’s all he can think about. When his dad the King of his Realm comes and tells him that he needs to go to her Kingdom for a secret mission he doesn’t think twice. Somebody is out to harm her and her Kingdom by taking out her people and killing her Lakes. Every Kingdom has their own magic and hers is at risk. Elliott will do whatever he has to in order to find out whose behind this. 

Karis Fuchsia became Queen when her parents were killed. The past 4yrs she’s done her best to protect those in her Kingdom. But, now somebody is after her and she’s alone and doesn’t know who to trust. The one person in her corner is Devon the head of her army and the man who warms her bed when she’s got an itch that needs to be scratched. She doesn’t love him and she lets him know he though hopes she’ll change her mind. 

Karis was very grateful when Elliott showed up to help her out. He’s not only a prince he’s also the second in command to the Azure Elite Force team. He can protect both her and her Kingdom. She lets it be known to her army what Prince Azure AKA Elliott says goes. Even to Devon’s dismay. 

Their chemistry was off the chain. Elliott and Karis definitely butt heads on a regular basis. Elliott will do whatever he has too in order to protect Karis. Karis is Queen and won’t be told what to do. Even if her safety is at risk. 

But, when things get physical between them things change even more so. In the previous the couples had magical powers and could visit each other in their dreams. This book is no different. But, their magical bound is different then the previous ones and it was cool to see! 

Elliott and Karis learn that the people out for her and her Kingdom are dabbling in dark magic. Luckily for them Elliott’s older brother Ryland the first and next in line for the Azure thrown is there as backup if needed. He’s friend Viv whose work is dealing with dark magic. Karis has the backup she needs in order to save her Kingdom. She just hopes they can save it in time. 

But, then what’ll happen. Her and Elliott might be in love. But, they’re from different realms. She doesn’t want him to leave. But Elliott is loyal to his kingdom and his elite team. Will it work or are they both doomed for heartbreak. 

Holy hell!!! Michelle’s one of my favorite authors and continues to prove it over and over again. This story flowed so well and fast and never skipped a beat. I read the whole thing in one afternoon and I’m dying for Ryland and Viv’s story. Hurry up Michelle!

Michelle Dare is a romance author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from new adult to fantasy. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all of the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again.

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✯Review✯The Pine Forest (The Iridescent Realm #2) by Michelle Dare

Synopsis

One touch, one spark, two lives forever changed.

Pine and Azure. The war between the two kingdoms lasted far too long. Peace was finally established, but the survivors would never forget who fought on the front lines. Oliver Sage had a reputation for being a ruthless knight. He’d seen enough death to last a lifetime and worked on putting the past behind him, although not all would let him forget.

Addison was the only daughter of King and Queen Azure. With three brothers, she knew she’d always be protected, but she also wanted to learn how to take care of herself. She was strong, had a good heart, and wanted to be treated as an equal. Magical abilities ran in her family, and she had one no one knew of.

Oliver had given his heart to one princess, until the night he dreamed of another. Addison was the last woman he should desire, especially given who she was. However, what if she wanted him as well? They’d hated each other their entire lives, but suddenly couldn’t resist the desire which built between them. There were also those who didn’t think they should be together. Forbidden romance could only stay hidden for so long in the dark depths of the Pine Forest.

✯✯5 Sage Stars!!!✯✯

When I finished The Azure Kingdom I couldn't wait to jump into the next book. I was excited to learn it was going to be Oliver and Addison's story.

Oliver Sage was promised Kine Pine's daughter Allison hand in marriage. Even though she wasn't around Oliver had thought of their lives together. Then, she showed up one day and met and fell in love with Lucas Azure. He enemy. After an altercation and change in leadership over the Pine kingdom there was a seize fire fire between the Azure and Pine kingdoms. Against his better judgment and everything he wanted Oliver watched Allison marry Lucas Azure.

Just when Oliver thought things couldn't get worse he saw Addison  the Princess  of the Azure kingdom. When Addison trips and Oliver catches her from falling both of their lives are changed. 

Addison is the princess of the Azure kingdom and has three brothers. She knows no matter who she dates it won't be easy. When the knight Sage stops her from falling something happens. She's hated him and his kingdom for as long as she can remember. But, her dad king Azure and Allison's brother Reid, the new king to Pine kingdom, they're moving forward. 

Both Oliver and Addison never thought the kingdoms could move forward. Until one night they were in each other dream. Addison knew it was possible from her brother. But, this was more. They could interact with each other. Both shocked and pissed off at first. But, then it changed friendly until their feelings grew more. 

As much as Oliver and Addison felt about each other they chose to keep their feelings towards each other a secret. They're not sure how the people of their kingdoms will feel about it. Addison's not sure how her family ESP her brothers will react to it. Oliver knows his king/best friend Reid will be fine with it. But, he'll do whatever Addison wants.

I absolutely loved this book! A little more so then the first book. And, there is only one reason why. It was told in multiple POV! I wanted in Lucas's head. I was ecstatic to see I got Oliver's. 

There was nothing I disliked about this book. Oliver and Addison's was complete opposite of Lucas and Alison's. This was an enemy to lovers relationship. They def had more to prove to each other than anyone else. The way Michelle wrote their story was beautiful.

Oliver is your typical bad ass knight. One who fights to protect his people and king. He also wants to love and be loved in return. 

Addison may be the princess. But, she's never acted like one. She's definitely one of the guys. Addison has a soft side for animals and  loved it. I love how Addison worries about everyone else's feelings over her own. She's a true princess.

I am super excited for Elliot's story and the introduction of a new kingdom. This series is so much fun. Michelle can legit go anywhere and do anything with it. Even though I am looking forward to all these other kingdoms being introduced, I'm hoping Reid gets his told. Between dealing with his father, now a new king and being single. Michelle give that man a HEA. I can't wait for the next book.

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✯Review✯The Azure Kingdom(The Iridescent Realm #1)by Michelle Dare

Synopsis 

One key, one door, one man, one leap.

Alison Wescot inherited the antique store the day her mother died. It was nothing she wanted, but she couldn’t part with it. The antiques inside were all she had left of her mother. She thought she knew every piece in the store, until one day she discovered a box with a key inside, along with a letter from her mother. A key to a door she never knew existed.

Lucas Azure is the leader of the kingdom’s elite guard, a group of men whose sole purpose was to protect their territory and people. The youngest of the king’s four children, he was also the deadliest. The men in his group followed him faithfully, never questioning his orders. When Alison appeared, he knew he had to protect her at all costs.

The day Alison walked through the door, her recurring dream became a reality. The man who always remained a mystery was standing before her. There were dragons flying overhead and a castle in the distance. She was now in the Azure Kingdom. 

✯✯4 Azure Stars!!!✯✯

The more I read from Michelle Dare the more she's becoming one of my top go-to authors. She dipped into fantasy in this one and OMG she nailed it.  

Alison is going through the motions. During the day she's working at the antique shop her mother left her when she passed away. Then, when she falls asleep she dreams of the handsome man on hs dragon surrounded by beautiful azure flowers.

One day while helping a customer look at an old antique clock they find an old box with beautiful designs. In it is a key and a letter to her in her mothers handwriting. 

Alison finds out from her mom that they're from another realm. There is a door in the closet that'll get her there. She tells Alison to do two things. Find Rafe Pine bc that's her father. She's to keep the key close to her. The key is like houdini and it may disappear and she may not be able to get back. Alison doesn't think twice about taking this chance.

The minute Alison walks through the door she's transported to a field full of flowers that are familiar to her. The first face she comes to is the of the man of her dreams. She learns his name is Lucas Azure and he's of royalty. He's the kings youngest and he's the head of their elite guard. 

Lucas doesn't seem surprised to see her. She'd been in his dreams for awhile now. Lucas has the need to protect her. Until she tells him who she's looking for. Their enemy. King Pine. Lucas quickly takes her to the castle but not before Alison proves to him its true.

The connection and pull that Alison and Lucas have is strong. Alison is in this brand new world. She's outta her element. I mean they've got dragons. They are oversized great danes. There's a knight from her fathers kingdom whose hand she was promised too.  Oliver might seem like a great guy. But, the only guy she wants is Lucas. 

Lucas's father King Azure shocks her as well. He doesn't seem shocked by her arrival or story. He's got a story of his own which shocks Alison, Lucas and his brothers and sister. 

Once  started this I couldn't put it down.  This was a great love story. It was also filled with fantasy and of course a war between kingdoms. I promise you won't be able to put it down. I'm so looking forward to the next book. I'm wanting any of Lucas's older siblings. But, there's Oliver and Alison's brother from the Pine kingdom. There's legit so many different kingdoms and storylines that Michelle can dig into. I promise I'll be there with every book!

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