I was just minding my own business, trying to win in life (while in reality just barely passing) when I discovered the existence of a secret race, who think I’m the answer to their prayers. The Mazza, they called me. Someone who bears the marks of all four houses of this mysterious people, holding untold powers. Every time a Mazza has appeared in their history it has signaled great change. Change … change. Change they so desperately need when they are on the brink of war.
Their savior. Their Messiah.
More like scale tipper for whatever side holds the Mazza. I just wish I knew what this war is about and who the players are. Everyone is out to get me, manipulate me, own me.
Navigating the minefield I just stumbled into could very well cost me my life. Good thing I stumbled into a mistaken Uber full of men of said race who I can trust to help me navigate my new normal. Or can I?
MARKS OF THE MAZZA is a full-length 70,000 word fun, paranormal reverse harem romance. Book one in the Mazza Series.
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Isolde’s (FMC) life takes a strange turn when she accidentally gets in a car thinking its an Uber and lands right in the lap (quite literally) of four guys – Nato, Jari, Sage and Egan. Kidnapping her and promptly inform her that shes is a unique, rare being called a Mazza. Also that they’ve been looking for her for a while. That four marks on her body correspond to the four houses in the realm they’re from and that she has to be bonded with a male for each mark. No problem right? Its starts an almost game to see who can outdo or backstab each other to get Isolde. As well as using her for their own gain. Very seductive and sexy in parts but also a damn fine read. Im dying to find out what will happen next
The author does a fantastic job drawing the reader into a complex world. Issy is such a sassy female which I adore! The men so far are interesting and complex. There are a lot of unanswered questions so I am thankful I found this when book 2 is already out!
Marks of the Mazza is the first one in this series from the debut author. It tells the story of Isolde, who tries to find a purpose in her life. Orphaned at a young age and adopted by old couple, she craved what most people wants the most: love and affection. So, when she mistakenly get inside a car thinking it was her Uber ride, she didn’t know that her life will change drastically.
I love, love, love this book. From the engaging way the story was told to the lovable characters, I was thoroughly sucked in to this world the author has created. I like Isolde’s character. She is funny, sassy and there were a lot of moments in this book that I snorted/laughed out loud because of her crazy antics and monologues. The guys are great too and we’ve been introduced some of their backstory for me to distinguished one from the other. Not to mention Sage *cue dreamy sigh* Let’s not forget the side characters, Rand and Yunez. I’m keeping my eyes on those two. I’m definitely intrigued with them.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one and I’ll definitely continue to read the next book. Highly recommend it!
I could not put this down! I love Issy as a FMC: she takes the changes to her life seriously but is also keen on following her heart she is willing to do anything for those she grows to love and her Lusty Legion is no exception. While we end on a cliffhanger of what’s to happen, the reader is never bored and is constantly trying to answer unspoken questions. I can’t wait for the next book!!
This book is the first in the series by a new author and I was just blown away while reading it. I love the author’s writing style and voice so much that she will now always be on my radar. This book follows the journey of a woman who is finally finding her place in a new world. She is stubborn at first, not wanting to leave her normal human life where she doesn’t have much to go to only to blindly follow four hunkalicious men, but she eventually realizes she is where she is meant to be all along and fights for her new life that she is beginning to hold so dear. This book is filled with adventure, magic, fae/fennin, twists and turns, edge-of-your-seat chapters that’s so well-written that you have trouble putting it down. The characters are still growing and learning which makes for amazing character development and you never lose track of who is who. This paranormal reverse harem romance will leave you stalking the author waiting for the next book to release. I know that’s what I’m going to do.
5 Star
Marks of the Mazza: Reverse Harem ( Mazza Series Book 1)By Blake Blessing is the first book in the Mazza Series .This is a paranormal/reverse/harem/polyamorous romance. We get a bit of everything with this book from action,to adventure, drama some danger,suspense and can’t forget the mystery. I loved this Book and had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. I really like this author’s style of writing grabs your attention from the beginning and keeps it till the end. Isolde’s world gets turned upside down and what she finds is a whole new world she didn’t know existed and that she plays an incredible part in that world. Find out what happens next. I highly recommend reading this Book. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Marks of the Mazza
(Mazza Series Book 1)
by Blake Blessing
4
Marks of the Mazza is the first book in the Mazza series and it is off to a great start. This a paranormal romance/reverse harem and i just ate it up. I couldn’t get enough of the book and when i started i couldn’t put it down.
Isolde is the main character in the book. She meets a mysterious handsome man and feels an attraction that is hard to ignore. After a kiss her world is changed forever.
The male characters in this book are Donato, Sage, Egan and Jari. Oh Man. They are hot hot hot. Pushy typical alpha males. And of course i love them!
The secondary characters in the book are also great and the author did a wonderful job at world building in this book and i cannot wait to get my hands on more by this author!!
I would recommend to a friend.
Review by Anastasia D.
Marks of the Mazza: Reversed Harem (Mazza Series book 1) by Blake Blessing
Four Stars
This story wasn’t what I expected. This is both a good and bad thing. I thought the story was going to have more meaning and be about a girl coming into who she was meant to be. Instead you get a girl trying to navigate 4 relationships and possibly help stop a crazy villain. The story wasn’t bad it just lacked a goal. I didn’t really get the point of it. On another note I liked the start of Sage’s and Isolde. He was so standoffish and weary. She disliked him but was draw to him. He came from a troubled past and she did as well. I felt that once they get past that awkward moment they would be perfect. I don’t understand why people need multiple partners. On a good day I can hardly handle one. But to each their own. This is my first book by this author. Though I wasn’t overly impressed I will be reading the next story because you never know how it will change. Plus I need to know what happens with Sage. I also liked Rand because he kept it real with her from day one.
Marks of the Mazza is book one in the Mazza series. by: Blake Blessing. This book was not one that I would usually read, but the plot seemed interesting to me. The author really developed the characters and their individuality made them worth reading about. The story line was great, I really wanted to know what happened next and read this book in a day. This is the type of book that I get sad when the story is over because the characters really grow on you. Although, not the books I typically read, I was impressed that these characters felt real. This is the first book I have read by this author, but will definitely continue to read other books by her. I can’t wait to read book number 2 and see what this author does next with the story line. I give this book a solid 5 stars.
Marks of the Mazza: Reverse Harem’book is the first isntallment in Blake Blessing’s The Mazza Series and what a beginning it is! It is her debut book and she knocked it out of the park! I cannot wait for the next instalment as she left us hanging … well, that is the meaning with a series, right?
In this first book we are introduced to Isolde – the Mazza – someone who bears the marks of all four houses of this mysterious people and supposedly holds untold powers. Their appearance signals great change and they are supposed to a saviour … the thing is though that Isobel thinks she is completely boringly normal and she has no idea who those people are and what the different players in those different houses are …
What do you do when you end up in a wrong ‘Uber” with a bunch of sexy guys aka our Fae guys, each of them from one of the four houses and the beginning of Issy’s harem. Depending how the writer spins her story … there might be quite a few of them. In the first book we are introduced to Donato “Nato”, Sage, Egan, Jari and Rand …
It is funny how I started thinking of Laurell K Hamilton’s Meredith Gentry series and maybe that explains why I loved the Marks of the Mazza so much! Well done Ms Blessing! You are in good company!
Marks of the Mazza:Reverse Harem (Mazza Series book 1) by Blake Blessing
5 Stars!!!!!
Imagine getting into the wrong car and finding your destiny. Wow this book just really had me hooked from page one. I love supernatural and paranormal romances and to add the extra drama well this book has just ticked all the boxes. The author has such a unique and refreshing take on the Fae.
Isolde really doesn’t have a clue what she steps into and I just love the whole sort of mystery and drama that plays out. The whole dynamic of her and the four Fennin is just mind blowing. I find the author has such a great way to bring this story to life. I found myself feeling the emotions and doubts that Isolde was feeling. I really liked the concept of the reverse harem and the whole idea that
she was the one to bring about the destined change. I really cannot wait to read more of this series and also more from his author.
Marks of the Mazza was an interesting 4 star read and book one of the Mazza series.
This is my first read by Blake Blessing and her debut as well. This is an interesting new twist to paranormal romance/Reverse Harem and my first time reading this genre.
After closing up for the night at her job, Isolde ends up getting into a car that she thought was her Uber, there are very handsome men in the car. She ends up seeing the men again and there is an attraction that she is feeling. After a toe curling kiss she finds herself waking up in a whole new world where she is staying with Donato, Sage, Egan and Jari.
These men have been friends since childhood and have made an agreement amongst them, to mate with a Mazza, when they find her to get their full powers to help in the war. We discover that Sage may have a little glitch in his commitment, will he follow through with mating? There are definitely plenty of other’s very interested in taking his place, good and bad.
There are additional characters introduced and they all added a great element to the story. I was pulled right in and really enjoyed this story.There is so much going on and we do get some hot mating scenes as well. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next. We did end with a cliff hanger and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I give Marks of the Mazza: Reverse Harem (Mazza Series Book 1) by Blake Blessing, 4 stars.
Isolde lives a normal, if somewhat boring, life. That all changed the moment she gets into the wrong car with some men she has never seen before. They say they are another race and she is the one they have been waiting for. That she bears the marks of the four houses of these mysterious beings. And to make things even more interesting, she is supposed to mate with one male from each house of this race. But they are not the only ones looking for her. There are others that want to use her and will do whatever it takes. Can she believe all this? If so, does she go along with it?
This was a very interesting book. I have never read a reverse harem book before and maybe that was why, but it felt a little confusing to me at first. But the more I got into the story, the more drawn in I got. Besides the romantic side, there is action and betrayal. Isolde is interesting herself and easy of the men in her life are different, making this an even better book.
If you like supernatural romance and/or reverse harem romance, this book is for you.
Marks of the Mazza by Blake Blessing
4 Stars
I am pretty amazed that this is the author’s debut novel. The story was interesting, original and well written. There is a mixture of action, drama, some suspense and great sex. It is a reverse harem/poly amorous romance. The characters are likeable and easy to fall in love with. Each one has their own personality but they blend so well with one another. My favourite of Isolde’s lusty legion has to be Sage. He’s fighting fate the most but I have a feeling that he will love her the hardest. I believe we will see many more layers to his character as the series progresses. You weren’t sure if you could trust certain characters and I think that’s one of the things that kept the story interesting.
Isolde accidentally stumbles into a world she didn’t know existed. They believe she is some kind of messiah to save their world. Her life is in danger and she’s not sure what’s going on. Within twenty four hours she finds out magic is real, she’s not fully human, she needs to save the world and bind with four men. To say she is overwhelmed is a bit of an understatement. As sexy as these guys are, she grew up with the belief of being with one man at a time. She’s finding it difficult to wrap her head around the fact that the guys are fine sharing her. I’m glad she wasn’t the type that was too innocent. She has a good head on her shoulders, has values and doesn’t just wait to be saved. She has a strength of character that I liked.
The story flowed well. The author knew how to capture your attention and keep it throughout the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it. I’m excited because I think I found a new favourite author.