Who's Your Daddy? – "Magic Breaks" by Ilona Andrews

Book Scorecard

	**Stars**
Overall	5	Surprising twists and revelations keep readers on their toes. The seventh book in this series doesn't disappoint. Call in sick and start reading NOW!
Fantasy World	5	Most of the action takes place in Georgia, but there are some side adventures in new and mysterious places which are amazing to explore.
Tingle	5	Ilona Andrews writes her first full on sex scene! NOT to be missed!
Characters	5	Old enemies resurface. The threat of Kate's father is realized. Ghastek's backstory is revealed. Not enough page time for Curran! Kate continues to evolve.
Story	4	Author cooks up a mystery which could lead to war to delay the paternal revelation. The plot points aren't as smoothly joined as other books in series. Book beginning is very different and slightly annoying - probably publisher driven since “Magic Breaks” is first hardcover book in series.

Summary

"Magic Breaks” ends an arc which started with book one, “Magic Bites”, but there is still plenty of life left in this series. Ilona Andrews spins the storyline in unexpected directions which are satisfying and surprising at the same time. The Kate Daniels series continues to be at the top of the urban fantasy genre.

This is definitely NOT a stand alone book. Most of the drama will not make sense if you haven't followed the characters' development from the beginning. “Magic Breaks” is pretty pricey at $10.99 for the ebook version and $16.34 for the hardcover version. It's well worth the ebook price especially for long time fans, but even as good as it is the hardcover price makes me choke. The publisher is getting greedy.

Favorite Quote

““Fortune favors the brave,” I told her. It also kills the stupid, but I decided to keep that fact to myself.”

Availability

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"Foreplay on a case of Red Bull" - “Nordic Lessons” by Christine Edwards @ceerotica @bookienookie #blogtour #review #giveaway

Nordic Lessons by Christine Edwards

Description:
Elora is a cultivated Londoner visiting her brother in Oslo, Norway. With her brother away on business, she decides to do without his permission and borrow his classic Jaguar to take in the sights. But when she pulls over to the side of the road to take pictures, the car won’t start up again. In a blind panic, Elora has nowhere to turn, until a warrior of a man stops to help her. A massive, handsome hunk of a man, clad head to toe in black leather.

Elora has never encountered anyone like Mikkel. As much as he frightens her, she realizes she is out of options. Then comes the exhilarating journey home on his custom ride, and Elora falls hard for her knight in leather armor, an alpha male eager to teach her the rules of Dom/sub relationships. Mikkel is head of his motorcycle club, and in the days that follow, Elora becomes increasingly entangled in the culture of bondage, bikes, and club rivalries. But how can Elora fully commit to a man whose world might as well exist on another planet?

Review:
Book Scorecard

	**Stars**
Overall	3.5	Great Norwegian feel! Romantic cross between “Lilyhammer”, “Sons of Anarchy”, and “Fifty Shades of Grey”. Must read for all Christine Edwards fans!
Fantasy World	4	Scenery is beautiful and wonderfully described. Jarring note on all white BDSM wall. Very unusual and unique. Little hard to picture though.
Tingle	5	“This is foreplay on a case of Red Bull.” Quote says it all. BDSM play where sub holds all the power.
Characters	3	Mikkel is a very hot, alpha master while Elora is the sweet sub swept up in his spell. Love all the blond Viking MC members. The uptight British brother is fun, and would be even better if he had more time to be annoyingly repressed. The ex-girlfriend is clichéd, and needs to be sent to summer school to work on her evil manipulation skills.
Story	3	Fairly standard plot elements. Enjoyable read with easily resolved drama. This is the book you pull out to enjoy with your bubble bath and glass of wine.

Summary

“Nordic Lessons” had me feeling a little left behind because I hadn't read “Naughty in Norway” first. The characters were all properly introduced, and “Nordic Lessons” is a labeled accurately as a stand alone book. I simply felt like I would love some of the characters more than I did if I had read “Naughty in Norway” first. I also have to admit a small prejudice in favor of my MC's being outlaw instead of law abiding. That's a result of waaayyy too many hours watching “Sons of Anarchy”.

Overall “Nordic Lessons” is an enjoyable read consistent with Christine Edward's other books. “Captured in Croatia” is still my favorite, but hot, Norwegian bikers are coming in a close second.

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About the Author:

Christine Edwards grew up in the Deep South on Hilton Head Island, SC. At an early age she developed a passion for the arts that led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Art History from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Christine has a special place in her heart for reading and writing erotic tales.

Nordic Lessons is her fifth novel and the second book in the Nordic Lights Series, which began with Naughty in Norway. Her main focus is on loving, multi-faceted relationships involving intense alpha males and feisty heroines. She adores snow skiing, traveling the world, and spending time with her amazing family. Christine currently resides in the sleepy coastal town of Beaufort, SC. You can find Christine online at christineedwardsauthor.com. Facebook: Christine Edwards Author. Twitter: @ceerotica.

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