The Judgement of the Six by Melissa Haag

Today I'm going to convince you to fall in love with The Judgement of the Six series by Melissa Haag! I promise, it won't take much.  First things first.  This series isn't finished.  The first five books are out, along with the first three companion novels (told from the male lead's POV).  The fourth companion novel should be out soon-ish... and it's going to be sooooooo gooooooood.





Final Scores:
Hopeless: 8.5/10
Misfortune: 9/10
Unwise: 10/10
Unbidden: 8/10
Discontent: 9.5/10
Clay's Hope: 8/10
Emmitt's Treasure: 8/10
Luke's Dream: 9.5/10




So, the gist of this FANTASTIC series is this: Gabby, Michelle, Bethi, Carlene and Isabelle are special.  Each of them grow up knowing they are different from everyone else, but don't know why.  They each possess a gift... gift being a generous term.  Along with their gifts, they have side effects that are awful.  On top of that, werewolves exist.  Each girl, through each book, discovers the werewolves, more about their powers and how they all connect.  They need all six to make a judgement.  Each woman has a gift.  Hope, Prosperity, Wisdom, Strength, Peace and Courage.  What also makes these woman special is that they can be the mate of a werewolf.

How's that for a BROAD generalization of eight books for you?  Hopeless is FREE on Amazon, so if you're on the fence you've got nothing to lose by reading a free book!  I promise you will fall in love with the Judgement's world.  Not only are the women amazing, but the men.... oooooh baby.  You'll fall hard for Clay, Emmitt, Luke, Thomas and Carlos -- not mention Gray, Jim and Nana Wini.

Melissa Haag is truly a wonder.  She writes one story from twelve points of view. And you fall in love with each character individually.  If that's not an achievement, I don't know what is.

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1, 2 & 3/5: Since we're discussing multiple books here, I'm going to be broad.  These are teen books, so it's not too spicy.  Ms. Haag so graciously wrote a "Mating Novella" about two of the characters when they finally get together, so if you're itching for more, Melissa Haag delivers.

I can't recommend these books enough!! They are romantic and exciting!! The Jo6 world is one I would gladly live in... if I could steal Luke away from Bethi ;)

The Crescent Chronicles - Alyssa Rose Ivy

First, let me tell you how much I love Alyssa Rose Ivy.  I have yet to read of novel of hers that I haven't loved.

Moving on!  The Crescent Chronicles was the first series I read by miss Ivy, and I've been a huge fan every since.  Why did I love it so much? First, all four books are quick reads.  I powered through these babies in about a day and a half each.  My house was torn to shreds, but I legit couldn't put down my kindle.  Another reason to love ARI - she doesn't waste your time.  There's none of this rambling internal monologue where you end up skipping to the end of the paragraph because it's full of crap you could care less about.  This series is full of romance, action, mystery, suspense, and twists after turns.  It's addicting and easy to fall in love with.

Final Score: 9/10 - loved every book!
The Crescent Chronicles


Quick Rundown!

Allie is working at her dad's hotel in New Orleans for the summer.  She's just been freed from her high school relationship and has no desire to start a new one.  Until she meets Levi (swoon alert).  Turns out Levi is special and Allie gets sucked into his paranormal world - leaving that intentionally vague so I don't ruin the books for you!

Rundown Over.

P.S.  These books only got better for me.  I loved the first book.  The second exceeded my expectations (doesn't it seem like book number 2's always nose dive?), and the third was probably my favorite of the three.  The fourth book (First & Forever) is the first book (Flight) retold through Levi's eyes.  I LOVE perspective change/companion novels, so I thoroughly enjoyed First & Forever.

Heat Index

A solid 3/5.  There is definitely sexual situations (I wouldn't recommend for under 18), but nothing graphic.  It's like this - we kiss, rip each other's clothes off and then chapter ends.  Still, lots of sexual banter - hilarious sexual banter.  You won't be disappointed!
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