Nancy D. (miz-firefly) -
Helpful Score: 2
Secrets at Midnight:
This is my first time reading Nalini Singh's Psy Changelings. I love her Angels, but always thought the changelings were more straight-up romance which usually doesn't appeal to me. But having read one I may have to revise that opinion. The story had enough action to keep me interested and wasn't too explicit.
Magic Steals:
I bought the book because of Ilona Andrews and Lisa Shearin and neither of them disappointed me. I have always had a soft spot for Jim - the overly paranoid Alpha Cat. I hope they write more short stories with Jim and Dahli because together they are a lot of fun.
Lucky Charms:
This is a prequel to The Grendel Affair (which I LOVED) In it we see how Mac and Ian come together as partners. It is a great read that I wish I'd discovered BEFORE reading the Grendle Affair. Mac lands in doody up to her eyeballs thanks to a gaggle of Leprechauns looking to paint the town and find as much trouble as possible.
The Beast of Blackmoor:
Did not make much of an impression on me. Had to go back to the book to refresh my memory, couldn't remember a thing about it. And it's only been a week or so since I read it. It's not my type of read. Too much "Me Tarzan, Ugh!" for my liking.
This is my first time reading Nalini Singh's Psy Changelings. I love her Angels, but always thought the changelings were more straight-up romance which usually doesn't appeal to me. But having read one I may have to revise that opinion. The story had enough action to keep me interested and wasn't too explicit.
Magic Steals:
I bought the book because of Ilona Andrews and Lisa Shearin and neither of them disappointed me. I have always had a soft spot for Jim - the overly paranoid Alpha Cat. I hope they write more short stories with Jim and Dahli because together they are a lot of fun.
Lucky Charms:
This is a prequel to The Grendel Affair (which I LOVED) In it we see how Mac and Ian come together as partners. It is a great read that I wish I'd discovered BEFORE reading the Grendle Affair. Mac lands in doody up to her eyeballs thanks to a gaggle of Leprechauns looking to paint the town and find as much trouble as possible.
The Beast of Blackmoor:
Did not make much of an impression on me. Had to go back to the book to refresh my memory, couldn't remember a thing about it. And it's only been a week or so since I read it. It's not my type of read. Too much "Me Tarzan, Ugh!" for my liking.
Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed Night Shift: Secrets at Midnight / Magic Steals / Lucky Charms / The Beast of Blackmoor on + 1026 more book reviews
Secrets at Midnight
Bastien (one of Mercy's brothers) scents his mate, but gets frustrated when her scent vanishes. Kirby, is an orphan, having grown up in the foster care system. She moved to CA and is a kindergarten teacher.
I enjoyed this one. I loved how Bastien wasn't overpowering and how slow he went with Kirby. I also really liked Kirby and how strong she was. Enjoyable read. I love, love this world!
Magic Steals
This was a nice story about Dali and Jim. Jim got to see more of what Dali can do. This was good, but Dali's lack of confidence, while I understood it (to a point), got annoying. Talk! I liked their interactions. I also like the dynamic with Dali's family too.
Bastien (one of Mercy's brothers) scents his mate, but gets frustrated when her scent vanishes. Kirby, is an orphan, having grown up in the foster care system. She moved to CA and is a kindergarten teacher.
I enjoyed this one. I loved how Bastien wasn't overpowering and how slow he went with Kirby. I also really liked Kirby and how strong she was. Enjoyable read. I love, love this world!
Magic Steals
This was a nice story about Dali and Jim. Jim got to see more of what Dali can do. This was good, but Dali's lack of confidence, while I understood it (to a point), got annoying. Talk! I liked their interactions. I also like the dynamic with Dali's family too.
Tonya C. (skydancer) reviewed Night Shift: Secrets at Midnight / Magic Steals / Lucky Charms / The Beast of Blackmoor on + 27 more book reviews
I have not read these authors before that I know of. I did not pick the book out, it was given to me by my mother, but I decided to give it a try. My impression of the 4 stories are-
Secrets at Midnight, was good, I got into it and enjoyed it. It was funny with elements of romance and danger and kept me interested. Bastien Smith ad his brothers, are hilarious and attractive. Kirby is unaware of her past and where she fits in. I will definitely be looking for more by Nalini Singh.
Magic Steals was also a good story. It was not as easy to get interested in, and it was a bit odd at times, but over all it was a good read. Although I felt at times like I had started reading a book in the middle, things were mentioned and not explained - almost like you should understand it - like it was in an earlier part of the story.
Lucky Charms was an OK story, I guess. It was about a seer who is looking for missing leprechauns, and I am assuming it was supposed to be urban fantasy and humor. I was not impressed with it. It did not draw me in, or make me want to keep reading. I did read the entire story to see if it got better, but I never did like it.
The Beast of Blackmoor - I tried to read it, but could not get interested and after being disappointed with the one before it, I just gave up after several pages and no interest.
Secrets at Midnight, was good, I got into it and enjoyed it. It was funny with elements of romance and danger and kept me interested. Bastien Smith ad his brothers, are hilarious and attractive. Kirby is unaware of her past and where she fits in. I will definitely be looking for more by Nalini Singh.
Magic Steals was also a good story. It was not as easy to get interested in, and it was a bit odd at times, but over all it was a good read. Although I felt at times like I had started reading a book in the middle, things were mentioned and not explained - almost like you should understand it - like it was in an earlier part of the story.
Lucky Charms was an OK story, I guess. It was about a seer who is looking for missing leprechauns, and I am assuming it was supposed to be urban fantasy and humor. I was not impressed with it. It did not draw me in, or make me want to keep reading. I did read the entire story to see if it got better, but I never did like it.
The Beast of Blackmoor - I tried to read it, but could not get interested and after being disappointed with the one before it, I just gave up after several pages and no interest.
