What an Animal Reading Challenge 2025 Results

 

I have problems remembering to post my progress so here is my post for the year. I chose Level 3 which was 13-20 books. I achieved 18 books. Here is the list:

Jabba's Journey by Darlene Tallman (ebook)

Sweet on the Alpha by Celia Kyle (ebook)

Hell Rider by Nikki Landis (ebook)

Golden Blood by Tim Vee (ebook)

Sinfully Mine by Nikki Landis (ebook)

Dane's War by E.C. Land (ebook)

Heron's Flame by Nikki Landis (ebook)

Total Carnage by Quinn Slater (ebook)

Rocky Top by Morgan Jane Mitchell (ebook)

Brick's Redemption by Nikki Landis (ebook)

Cuckoo by Nikki Landis (ebook)

White Wolf Mate by Anastasia Wilde (ebook)

Property of Scythe by Nikki Landis (ebook)

Reaping Havoc by Nikki Landis (ebook)

Gonzalez the Street Cat by Kitty May Gruchelska (ebook)

Survival of the Wolves by Ophelia Black (ebook)

Bitten by the Wind by D. Lieber (ebook)

Reaper's Ride by Nikki Landis (ebook)

Book Review: Bloodmoon Hit (31 Days of Trick or Treat: Biker & Mobster) by E.C. Land

 

Blurb: 

She's destined to wield incredible power, if only I can save her from a fate worse than death...

Aziz

I'm an influential man serving the Vampire King as his second in command.
Our business is blood, and business is good, but my hands are rarely clean.
Supplying the supernaturals with their next high takes me to interesting places.

Like the one where I first spot her.

She's young, and gorgeous, with a birthmark that betrays her divine lineage.

But Jett Boyer has no idea the danger that's laying in wait for her.

Harnessing the powers of Apollo's favorite child would be a boon to the dark witches.
And her sweet, supple body would make a lovely addition to my collection of conquests.
Lucky for us both, I get to her first.

Now we must unravel the wicked alchemy of passion and the darkest parts of our world together.

And if I can somehow save the god's most beloved daughter, it won't just be to spare her from blood magic.

It will be to claim her for my own. She'll be the light that shines through the darkness hitting me where I least expect it.

Amazon: Bloodmoon Hit (31 Days of Trick or Treat: Biker & Mobster) - Kindle edition by Land , E.C. . Paranormal Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Goodreads: Bloodmoon Hit by E.C. Land | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I really enjoyed this quick read. Jett loved her town, knew who she really was, and quite independent. She came across Aziz and felt drawn to him. She did not really fear him even though she knew what he was and had seen him "taking care of business". Aziz was very sw0on-worthy, an established, strong vampire, and he felt a pull to Jett. As danger came for Jett, Aziz was trying to stop the threat from the witches to become powerful over the vampires. There were steamy moments, some fun moments, and instant love. This was an entertaining story, and I look forward to the next.

I received a copy through 1852 Media, and this is my unsolicited review.

Book Review: Gonzales the Street Cat (The Adventures of Gonzales #1) by Kitty May Gruchelska

Blurb: 

A bustling desert kingdom. A feisty stray. And a bond forged in an unexpected adventure.

Kitty and Jack journey to a famous desert kingdom, eager for new beginnings. But their plans take a detour when they meet Gonzales - a wise-cracking street cat whose charming insolence soon beguiles the couple.

Once abandoned, Gonzales yearns for a forever home and a quiet life, although a series of health and job challenges put his dreams of stability and trust to the ultimate test. Can he win the heart of Jack, who's reluctant to accept a cat? And can he overcome all the odds to find a quiet life with Kitty and Jack?

Based on a true story and told from the perspective of its unforgettable feline hero, this heart-warming and amusing tale of friendship, cat-titude and second chances will suit fans of ‘Garfield’ or ‘The Travelling Cat Chronicles.’

Amazon: Gonzales The Street Cat: A Feline Adventure for Travellers, Cat Lovers, and Fans of True Animal Stories (The Adventures of Gonzales Book 1) - Kindle edition by Gruchelska, Kitty May. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: Gonzales the Street Cat (The Adventures of Gonzales, #1) by Kitty May Gruchelska | eBook | Barnes & Noble®

Kobo: Gonzales the Street Cat eBook by Kitty May Gruchelska - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States

Goodreads: Gonzales The Street Cat: A Feline Adventure for Travellers, Cat Lovers, and Fans of True Animal Stories by Kitty May Gruchelska | Goodreads

My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was definitely an interesting read. Gonzalez was a street cat, and this book was about his life on the streets and finding a human family. I enjoyed all the cat exclamations and "misspelling" of words to include meow (or a variation) to create a new word. As I was reading, I thought "did my cat have these thoughts?" A fun read. The details about the environment helped me picture each scene.

I received a copy through RABT Book Tours, and this is my unsolicited review.

Book Review: White Wolf Mate (Silverlake Shifters #2) by Anastasia Wilde

 

Blurb: 

Silverlake Second Rafe Connors is spiraling out, taking crazy risks and starting bar fights just to keep his wolf sane. One rainy night he goes too far, and a posse of drunk, pissed-off townies runs him off the road, crashing his motorcycle into a ravine. Left for dead, Rafe is rescued by a mysterious white wolf shifter, who tends his wounds and then disappears.

Terin Whitney has no memory of her childhood, or the trauma that stole her past. Ever since her human protector died, she’s survived on her own. She can’t forget the breathtaking man she saved, but all her instincts tell her she needs to stay out of sight, or the danger she escaped in the past will find her in the present.

When Rafe runs into a group of poachers hunting Terin, he knows he has to find her first. But his wild, mysterious, gentle-seeming lone wolf has a yard full of pit traps and a cache of weapons under her floor—and no intention of leaving her isolated cabin to rely on strangers for protection. Not even if one of them is Rafe.

Rafe will do whatever it takes to win Terin’s trust—and her love. But when the hunters come after her with a vengeance, Terin will have to find the courage to listen to her heart, or risk losing everything.

Silverlake Shifters,—Hot wild shifter men with hearts of gold; the strong, passionate women who love them; secrets, lies and danger—and happily ever afters.

Amazon: White Wolf Mate: A Wolf Shifter Fated Mates Paranormal Romance (Silverlake Shifters Book 2) - Kindle edition by Wilde, Anastasia. Paranormal Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: White Wolf Mate (Silverlake Shifters Book 2) by Anastasia Wilde - BookBub

Goodreads: White Wolf Mate (Silverlake Shifters, #2) by Anastasia Wilde | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was full of action, surprises, and love. Terin was a loner, not knowing where she truly came from. She gave into her wolf but never went far. One night, that changed when she rescued Rafe and helped him heal. From there, her life became topsy turvy with danger, hunters, and a past coming at her. Rafe could not believe he was alive, and he could not deny his connection with Terin. He took her safety seriously and introduced her to his pack. As danger followed, he did everything he could to protect her. Loved this story and need to read more in the series.

This is my unsolicited review.

Book Review: Heron's Flame (Devil's Murder MC #6) by Nikki Landis

Blurb: 

All it takes is a spark to ignite a flame.
Heron has been searching for answers since the day he learned about his adoption. With the death of the only father he’d ever known, he spent the following year looking for information about his birth parents. The questions have led him to Crow, the president of the Devil’s Murder MC. To find his family, he has to strike a bargain.

There’s just one catch. If Heron wants to learn the truth, he must patch into the club, which means becoming a prospect first. On the day of his arrival at the clubhouse, he’s not prepared when the young woman from his dreams ends up colliding with him on The Roost’s doorstep. She’s real, gorgeous, and connected to him in ways he can’t explain.

But there’s a problem. Rebel hates him.
Or so Heron thinks. But love, lust, and hate share the same unstable thread, and when fate pushes Heron and Rebel together, they form a truce. The more time they share, the harder it becomes to resist the pull between them. A bond with Heron’s crow confirms Rebel is Heron’s mate. She’s his spark.

But the past, Heron’s origins, and Rebel’s secrets are about to collide. Can they push beyond the painful past and heal from the trauma they both endured? Is love enough to help them survive threats from rival clubs, misunderstandings, and an enemy vicious enough to destroy the club and Heron’s precious flame?

Heron's Flame is a full-length, dark romance with a paranormal twist, violence, biker slang, forced proximity, and a protective stalker outlaw in an enemies-to-lovers, suspenseful adventure. For best enjoyment, the series should be read in order since ongoing storylines and characters appear throughout and overlap.

Amazon: Heron's Flame: Devil's Murder MC - Kindle edition by Landis, Nikki. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: Heron’s Flame: Devil’s Murder MC by Nikki Landis - BookBub

Goodreads: Heron's Flame (Devil's Murder MC #6) by Nikki Landis | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I was caught up in this story from the beginning. The connection between them was strong even though they put it off for their own reasons. Rebel was rebuilding herself to overcome her past, but she kept it to herself. I loved her determination and willingness to trust the MC and Heron. His patience with her and the situation earned him my heart. Their journey, her past coming back, revelations, and more had me turning the pages. I enjoyed this story and recommend it as well as the series.

I received a copy through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.

Book Review: Jabba's Journey (An Iron Howlers MC Novel) by Darlene Tallman

 

Blurb: 

Jabba

As the Enforcer for the club, my job is to protect my brothers against any and all threats. When Harmony’s vision indicates that I have a mate out there who is in danger, as well as the missing club girls, I hit the road, not knowing that my life’s about to irrevocably change. As we hunt, a scent settles in my nostrils, and I know that I need to follow it because whomever it belongs to, is the other half of my fated, destined soul.

Electra

I’m a water witch, alone in the world when I’m abducted by the Red Caps and taken to an undisclosed location away from my power source. As my body is battered and my energy depletes, I worry that I’ll never be rescued. So, when I wake up to find a handsome biker is the one who rescued me, I’m not sure how to feel. Especially when he tells me I’m his mate.

Redwich has more threats coming their way and something Electra tells Jabba lets all of them know that there’s a reason for the matings that have already occurred. The big question is, will they be able to use that information to ensure everyone stays whole and hearty?

***Suitable for ages 18+ due to adult language, situations, and content***

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jabbas-Journey-Iron-Howlers-novel-ebook/dp/B0DS6XZFKR/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223260186-jabba-s-journey

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

Kept me turning the pages. Witches, shifters, prophecies, and danger - all had my attention throughout the story. Electra was thrown into the mix immediately. She found her mate, other witches that treated her like family, and a purpose to protect her new family and all humankind. I loved her ability to accept all that was thrown at her, love her mate, and share her knowledge. She was strong and determined. Jabba was surprised to find Electra and found a mate he thought he would never find. I loved them as a couple and recommend this story. I look forward to reading more in this world.

This is my unsolicited review.

What An Animal Reading Challenge 2025

 

I am doing this challenge again this year. Last year I read 13 books, so I decided to stick to Level 3 13-20 books to see if I can improve my paranormal reading.

You can join in.