CANDY HOUSES (GRIMM'S CIRCLE #1)

Think you know fairy tales? Guess again.

It’s been hundreds of years since Greta’s so-called story came to an end and it didn’t end with a happily ever after then. Why should she expect it to be any different now?

She’s a Grimm—a special kind of guardian angel and official ass-kicker in the paranormal world. Between trying to stay alive, training new Grimm and dealing with demons, romance is hard to come by. Then there’s the fact that there’s only been one man ever who really made her heart race.

And he’s been out of her life for a long, long time…

But now he’s back and just in time.

Greta needs Rip’s help.

There’s an unexpected threat to their world, a betrayal none of them saw coming.

Working together is the last thing they want, but it just might be their only chance.

A fairy tale best suited for grown-ups…don’t say you weren’t warned.

Re-release Date: October 31, 2016

Shiloh Walker, Inc

Paranormal Romance

Grimm's Circle #1

Review copy provided by publisher

Liza's Review:

I somehow missed many of the Grimm's Circle books when they were originally published, but I plan to read them all now that J.C. Daniels/Shiloh Walker is re-releasing the books. I've always loved Ms. Walker's romantic suspense books, and am now a fan of her paranormal romances with her take on the Grimm world.

Greta is best known in the Grimm World as Gretel, and Rip is best known as Rip Van Winkle. The history of both characters that is common knowledge to anyone who has read their stories differs a great deal in Ms. Walker's world. Greta and Rip have both moved on and are now each Grimms who protect our world from various demons. 

I loved the chemistry between Greta and Rip. While we are told they had been lovers long ago, they still had a pretty amazing connection when they first see each other again. They absolutely fought together like they had always been together and when they make love; it was super hot and steamy. 

I enjoyed how Ms. Walker set her Grimm world up in Candy Houses for future books. Again, while I missed most of the Grimm Circle book when they were originally released, I'm excited to get a chance to read each book as they are re-released by Ms. Walker

Rating: 4 Stars (B)

Blind Destiny

Blind Destiny is book 7 in the Grimm’s Circle series from author Shiloh Walker. From the author’s website.~

Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s back to hell she goes…

Grimm’s Circle, Book 7

Myrsina knows the stories. As one of the oldest of the Grimm, she had a hand in writing most of them, but only she knows the dark origin of the Seven Bloody Sisters. It springs from the place of her birth—and her death. A place of pain and misery to which she plans to never return. Unless forced.

When Luc appears on her doorstep, her heart twists with suppressed longing for the man who can never be hers. The only man who can make her do the impossible—go home.

Luc may be blind, but through their unique, bittersweet connection, even he can see that the task laid before them is ripping Sina’s soul apart. This time it isn’t as simple as fighting a demon that has escaped from the netherplains.

Sina must go back in time—to that cursed ground—and right a wrong that she unknowingly brought about. To write a new ending to a story that may give them both a chance at happily ever after. Assuming they survive.

Warning: This book contains a not-so-fairy-tale prince, a Snow White who was never very innocent, a lot of bloody fights, some ghosts, and a new sort of angel…

I was sent a copy from the author with the promise for an honest review. I’m a huge fan of Shiloh Walker and love her Grimm’s Circle series. Bonus for me, Blind Destiny is Snow White’s story, which is one of my favorite stories.

Sina has been in love with Luc from the moment she first met him. However, he has never shown that he has feeling for anyone other than his now ex-wife. I love the chemistry between Sina and Luc and think they really are perfect for one another. Both are snarky and stubborn and I love them each all the more for being that way.

Sina’s backstory wasn’t what I was expecting, but it totally worked for me. Walker gives her readers plenty of action with this story. Have to say she also scared me a bit with this one, and I loved it. Add in the wonderfully well written sex scenes and you have a winner all around for me.

The official release date for Blind Destiny is October 16, 2012 and you can buy it from your favorite online bookstore. I’m including buy links for both Amazon and B&N. For more information about the Grimm’s Circle or other books from Shiloh Walker, check out her website.

Blind Destiny Teaser Post

Due out 10/16/12

Blind Destiny
*Grimm’s Circle*, Book 7

Myrsina knows the stories. As one of the oldest of the Grimm, she had a
hand in writing most of them, but only she knows the dark origin of the
Seven Bloody Sisters. It springs from the place of her birth—and her death.
A place of pain and misery to which she plans to never return. Unless
forced.

When Luc appears on her doorstep, her heart twists with suppressed longing
for the man who can never be hers. The only man who can make her do the
impossible—go home.

Luc may be blind, but through their unique, bittersweet connection, even he
can see that the task laid before them is ripping Sina’s soul apart. This
time it isn’t as simple as fighting a demon that has escaped from the
netherplains.

Sina must go back in time—to that cursed ground—and right a wrong that she
unknowingly brought about. To write a new ending to a story that may give
them both a chance at happily ever after. Assuming they survive.

An excerpt can be found at Shiloh’s website. http://www.shilohwalker.com/website/whats-new/blind-destiny/

Grimm Tidings

Grimm Tidings… Grimm # 6

April 2012



Never fear the pain. Fear what lies behind it…



Grimm’s Circle, Book 6



In his mortal life, the only thing Jacob liked better than money as a good brawl—until he stuck his fist into the wrong fight, and a demon sent him spinning into a new life as a Grimm. The only thing he liked better than money as a good brawl—until he stuck his fist into the wrong fight, and a demon sent him spinning into a new life as a Grimm.


Now, a hundred years later, he’s been called to protect someone too much like himself. A woman who could let the chains of her past drag her down unless she learns to let go. A woman who fights like there’s no tomorrow, because she clearly doesn’t want a tomorrow.


Celine thought her second chance at life would be an opportunity to fix some of her worst mistakes, to set things straight. She couldn’t have been more wrong. She’s trapped by the past and her regrets, and nothing—not even her darkly sexy new trainer, Jacob—has a blade sharp enough to cut her loose.


Chains are Jacob’s specialty, but his help comes with a price. To her, the cost is her heart. To Jacob…something much more.


Warning: Contains a heroine with enough fight in her to put the 300 to shame. And a hero who knows how to take a punch.

I was sent a copy of Grimm Tidings from the author with a promise to do an honest review. I'll preface anything else with the fact I'm a huge fan of Shiloh Walker's work. I realized before I started reading Grimm Tidings, I haven't read all of the Grimm books, but had no trouble keeping up with the storyline and think it read well as a stand-alone. I do plan on going back and reading the couple I missed.

Shiloh gives her readers strong and emotional characters with each story. Celine's past and how she became a Grimm broke my heart. I totally got her anger through much of the story and really liked watching her grow and change as she accepted who and what she had become.

Not sure I can really say enough about Jacob. I liked him at first and really started to love him as I watched how much it hurt him to force Celine to move on. Liked getting more of his back story and even laughed a good bit about the story that was written about him long ago. I think one of the reasons he understands Celine's ability to move on is because he made the same mistake when he was a young Grimm.

I loved watching the changes that happened over the course of the story to both Celine and Jacob. I could see them growing closer, even when both seemed to be in the dark. I felt like together they each became stronger. Didn't love the fact that Jacob pushed Celine away at times, but loved them together once they both got their heads on straight.

The Grimm leader (guess that's the right term for him), Will scares me a bit. I know we haven't seen all his power yet and I'm hesitant to give my feelings on him unitl I know more. However, Rob, another one of the Grimm totally intrigues me. I know I should be scared of him, but there is just something about him that makes me believe there is more to him than meets the eye.

The official release date for Grimm Tidings is April 24, 2012. You can currently pre-order your purchase  from Amazon, B&N, and Samhain Publishing and it will be waiting on your e-reader on the release date. I enjoyed this latest installment in the Grimm Circle series a great deal and look forward to future books in this series.