Eleven all new stories from twelve top paranormal romance authors. From Heaven to Hell, fae worlds, superheroes, and even through the looking glass, these holiday themed short stories bring a whole new meaning to the 12 days of Christmas.All proceeds from the sale of the anthology will be donated to charity.Featuring:Stacey Marie Brown – Descending Into Madness (A Winterland Tale)Chantal Fernando … (A Winterland Tale)
Chantal Fernando – Suck Me
Jessica Florence – Hero Holiday Trials
Amelia Hutchins – Oh, Holy Knight (Wicked Knights Series)
S.L. Jennings – Devil’s Darling (A Se7en Sinners Short)
Amo Jones – DYAVOL
Knox & Miers – Deck the Demons (A Halfblood Huntress Prequel)
Kim Loraine – On A Cold Winter’s Night
Anne Malcom – Buried Destiny
R. Scarlett – The Winter Solstice
Alice K. Wayne – The Nutcrackers (A Breed Christmas Short)
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I absolutely adored Such Violent Delights for a multitude of reasons. The first being some of my favorite authors are apart of it and as always Amela Hutchins, S.L.Jennings and Stacey Marie Brown did not disappoint. Another aspect i enjoyed was that most of then a short stories that tease you for the making of a new book or continuation of story. It was a great way to sample other authors. As a result i added a few new authors to my TBR list. Finally it put me in the holiday spirit in a good way. I definitely liked some stories more then others but all were worthwhile reads. I thought all the stories were unique and clever. It does leave you dying for more in the best way.
Such a great collect of wonderful authors. A few newbies to me personally that I look forward to reading their other books. A great collect of short paranormal stories. All very well written with great story lines and characters.
Descending into Madness by Stacey Marie Brown.
5 stars
This is the first thing I have read by this author And i am very impressed with it. I loved how the author was able to put a twist on two very famous and popular stories. I have always loved Alice in Wonderland but now I would have to say I am a huge fan of Alice in Winterland . Having the good guys from the North Pole being bad is soooo good. I love the connection between Alice and Scrooge. I cannot wait for this to be turned into a full length. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen with Alice and Scrooge…
Suck Me by Chantal Fernando
4 stars
Noooooo! I need more NOW, I can’t wait till 2019 to get more of Valerie and Luca. A Vampire Prince who is offering marriage, who can say no to that… where can I find my own Vampire Prince so he can kidnap me and make me his wife? I enjoyed the little glimpse of Luca and Valerie and I will be waiting not so patiently for the rest of their story…
Hero Holiday Trials by Jessica Florence
4 stars
This is a first for me from Jessica Florence. A.J and Lana are soul mates but are from two different worlds Lana is a Powerful Witch and A.J is a human. But not even Lana’s covers with their Mate Trails will be able to stop them being together…
Oh, Holy Knight by Amelia Hutchins
4.5 stars
This is the first time I have read anything by Amelia Hutchins and all I can say is I am now hooked on her words. Callaghan and Erie’s story is an addiction I’m not ready to go cold turkey from lol. Erie is one kick arse chick and I can not wait to see what she puts Callaghan through in the full length.
Devils Darling by S.L Jennings
5 stars
Lucifer, who doesn’t love a good book about the devil himself… I must be twisted in the head when I am rooting for the baddest boy of the all… Luc tries to act like he doesn’t care but as this book shows he does care especially when it comes to Darling. I love the bond between Luc and Michael it is so funny and wonderful to experience, just wish I could be a fly on the way so I can observe them. This author is new to me and I look forward to seeing what other works she has done.
Dyavol by Amo Jones
5 stars
Holy Hotness!!! Amo strikes again with another fantastic book. Although it’s only a snippet of what’s to come, I am completely addicted and need more. An angel with darkness in her, wow… I can just imagine her gorgeous black wings and silvery hair with a black strip… gorgeous.
Deck The Demons by Knox & Miers
4 stars
I am new to both Knox & Miers. But after reading this I am looking forward to see what other works they both have done. I really hope that there is more to come for Morgana and Gamble as I think they will be a great couple to read and see how their story ends.
On a Cold Winters Night by Kim Loraine
5 stars
Where can I get my own Archangel Soul Mate? The chemistry between Gabriel and Ruby was HOT!!! I couldn’t get enough and I didn’t want it to end… my heart was breaking for them both but especially for Gabriel at the end when he was talking with Michael about Ruby. Two souls destined to be together but unable to… I am new to Kim and I can’t wait to sink into the worlds she has created with her worlds…
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
5 stars
I love Sophie and Isla… I am a huge fan of Anne Malcom’s books especially her Vein Chronicle Series and this was no exception, well done again Anne… looking forward to the next instalment…
The Winter Solstice by R.Scarlet
4 stars
First time reader of this author. Loved the writing, story and characters. Hoping that this book will become a full length as I am looking forward to reading what Reed has in store for Emma… I think I just found another author to start reading.
The Nutcrackers by Alice k. Wayne
4 stars
Such a sad story, really hoping it gets a full length, as I NEED to know what is going to happen to Balor and Remy. They seem like they will be such a perfect couple, Balor’s Ying to Remy’s Yang… Well done Alice on writing a book with such great characters and story line.
After finishing the collection of paranormal stories in Such Violent Delights, I’m reminded how much I adore other worldly story lines and the kickass heroines and hot as hell heroes who are part of paranormal realms.
Stacey Marie Brown – Descending Into Madness (A Winterland Tale)
This is quite a unique story. I never imagined that Alice and Scrooge would work in a book, but for some reason, Brown sells that idea and leaves me wanting more.
Chantal Fernando – Suck Me
Who doesn’t love a good vampire story, and the fact that Fernando pens this tale about a royal blood sucker and a heroine who goes head-to-head with him makes it an intriguing one. I’ve read a lot of stories by Chantal Fernando but I’ve never read one in the paranormal realm, so I’m excited to see where Fernando takes these characters and if they’ll exude the same kind of personalities that her dominating heroes and kick butt heroines have in her other series.
Jessica Florence – Hero Holiday Trials
I’ve never read a Jessica Florence story, so this gave me the perfect excuse to check out her writing and storytelling. The title definitely fits the events of the novella because the trials AJ must face to prove he’s worthy for the ‘one’ are the focus of Hero Holiday Trials.
Amelia Hutchins – Oh, Holy Knight (Wicked Knights Series)
Hutchins’ Fae series has one of my absolutely favorite book couples of all time, so I loved getting a look at what’s ahead for the paranormal worlds that she’s so good at creating. It looks like another feisty heroine and one heck of an alpha male are headed readers’ way and I can’t wait!
S.L. Jennings – Devil’s Darling (A Se7en Sinners Short)
I’m a huge fan of S.L. Jennings and her Se7en Sinners Series is one of my faves, and even though I’ll admit that I’m a Legion gal through and through that doesn’t mean that Luc hasn’t weaseled his way into my heart…there’s just something so honest about him and the fact that he sacrificed what defines him for the one who owns his blackened soul and heart makes me want him to find his own happiness.
The Devil’s Darling is a preview of what’s up next for the dastardly devil and his cohorts and while Luc continues to woo me with his wicked words, his brother is who I couldn’t get enough of and I can’t wait for more havoc to be had by them and their tagalong.
Amo Jones – DYAVOL
This tale definitely feels like an Amor Jones’ story; the fact that it consists of both angels and devils speaks volumes of Jones’ deliciously dark and deviant mind as well as her lighter side, but let’s be honest…I think it’s clear which side reigns and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Knox & Miers – Deck the Demons (A Halfblood Huntress Prequel)
I’ve recently been introduced to this writing duo, and I’ve definitely found some new paranormal worlds that I can’t wait to experience. Readers meet Morgan and Gamble in this prequel, and I’m quite intrigued to know what’s to come for these two.
Kim Loraine – On A Cold Winter’s Night
Hopefully, this is just the beginning of Ruby and Gabe’s story because I’m very intrigued with why Ruby’s been put in Gabe’s care and if it’s a test from his Father or if there’s something else in motion as indicated at the end of the novella.
Anne Malcom – Buried Destiny
This novella is incredibly dark and twisted. This is a new-to-me author, so I’ll admit that it took me a bit to get a grasp on everything and by the time that I did, the short story was over, leaving me a bit out of sorts with what’s to come for these characters.
R. Scarlett – The Winter Solstice
The Fae World is a dangerously sexy one and R. Scarlett uses that idea and runs with it in the most sensual and devious ways. I can’t wait for more from this paranormal new-to-me author.
Alice K. Wayne – The Nutcrackers (A Breed Christmas Short)
Balor and Remy are interested characters whose story has only just begun. I’m not quite sure what’s going to happen to these two because we aren’t privy to too many details yet, but this novella will definitely make readers want to see what happens to these two.
Overall Rating: 4 Poison Apples
I purchased this for Amelia’s story but there’s are so many great author’s and so many great stories in here along with hers.
Loved it!
Great collaboration, loved them all!!!
Descending into Madness by Stacey Marie Brown
I’m mad over this story. I love Alice in Wonderland and Stacey’s spin on Wonderland to Winterland was perfection. I love the characters and want more of Alice & Scrooge. I’m so glad that there will be more to this story, hopefully very very soon lol.
Suck Me by Chantel Fernando
Love Vampires books and reading these chapters has me wanting more of Luca & Valerie. Who doesn’t like a vampire Prince. Can’t wait to read more.
Hero Holiday Trials by Jessica Florence
This was my first book by Jessica and it won’t be my last. A.J has been looking for The One and has found it with Lana but he needs too prove he is worthy. Great read that I really enjoyed.
Oh, Holy Knight by Amelia Hutchins
I really enjoyed this story. Erie has no one and needs too look after herself but Callaghan and her were destined to be together to save their people but Erie wants nothing to do with it. This was an interesting story from the start and I can’t wait to read more.
Devil’s Darling by S.L. Jennings
I absolutely love this short story. Luc & Michael I absolutely loved and I want more. I am definitely checking out the Se7en Sinners series after reading this.
Dyavol by Amo Jones
This is my first book by Amo and it won’t be my last. Once I started reading this book, I was hooked. The characters, the story had me so interested I didn’t want it too end. Can’t wait too read more of Dyavol.
Deck The Demons by Knox & Miers
Love this book. Morgan & Gamble I really enjoyed their story. Anytime you read a Knox & Miers Story, you can’t help but be hooked from the start.
On A Cold Winter’s Night by Kim Loraine
Omg I absolutely love this book. I need to read more of Kim’s books. I love Angel books and Ruby & Gabriel have me hooked.
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Why haven’t I ever read a book by Anne before. After reading this, I am definitely one clicking. Great story with great characters that have me hooked.
The Winter Solstice by R. Scarlett
Omg I need more of this story. Once I started reading I didn’t want too stop. A very interesting mysterious story that I know I will love.
The Nutcracker by Alice K. Wayne
Interesting story that I need more of. The love between Balor and Remy you can feel as your reading. Can’t wait to read more of Balor & Remy’s story.
I enjoyed everyone of these stories and have read some new authors that I will definitely start one clicking.
This just gives you a tease of.just how good of writer like Amelia Hutchins. Her story of OH HOLY KNIGHT is amazing. This one is about Erie she is a mix of Druids and Paladins what most didnt know it the mix can be deadly, but Callaghan was determined to mark her as his because she is the only one that can give him an heir. But there will be a fight they both will fight no one knows where this will end. Cant wait to get more of this story.
The Rest of the stories in this Anthology was just as great as this book was. Each kept you wanting to read more. Warning some have Cliffhangers but that’s ok, just means more to come.
Such Violent Delights: A Holiday Paranormal Romance Anthology
This a review for A Cold Winters Night by Kim Loraine.
I was never interested in paranormal romance until Kim Loraine. It was just never something that seemed to peek my interest. That was until her Watcher Series! I haven’t read the Siren Coven series and can say that as soon as I leave this review I am off to download those. I need to see if Ruby and Gabriel can find their way back to one another and how it all works out.
An amazing Christmas anthology with some of my favorite dark/paranormal authors, such as Kim Loraine, Amo Jones, Anne Malcom, SL Jennings, Amelia Hutchins and R Scarlett! I discovered a few new authors too out of this! With Kim Loraine’s On A Cold Winter’s Night, we get the start of Gabriel’s story and I definitely must have MORE! <3 Seriously though, you'll enjoy all of these stories!
Some great PNR by some great authors. Lots of cliffhangers but so worth it
Oh Holy Knight by Amelia Hutchins
This is the beginning of a new PNR series and i’m already hooked! Her characters just pull you into their worlds!
F*ing loved it. Every single story. I rarely keep to book such as these for fear that my lack of commitment will prevent me from finishing. However every single one was interesting and can’t wait to read more. Love these authors and a shout out to S.L. Jennings for more Luc. Damn.
Anne Malcom’s Buried Destiny, found in the Such Violent Delights anthology, is a piece of Anne Malcom’s psyche that begins in her Vein Chronicles series with Book 1, Fatal Harmony. And you must definitely read this series! (and honestly, all of her other books, too!) Once you read this, you will understand!
I can’t possibly explain how an author can create the fantastic worlds that she does in each of her series. Through the depth of her characters, we FEEL Sophie, Isla, and Conall. We embrace the supernatural as if we live it daily-its’s death and it’s destiny. Actions speak louder than words, except in the case of Anne Malcom, whose words create the biggest actions of all!
Every single short in this anthology is worth the read. Each story is a captivating read in its own right and pulls you in to the world the author so effectively you will be sorry to finish it until you read the next and are pulled into the next fantasy. This is seriously some of the best PNR I have read and it’s all in one place. Some of these authors I had read before but many of them were brand new to me and I have fallen in love with them in this anthology.
This is the perfect little shot of PNR for the holidays as each short is set during the festive season. Also great for finding a new series or something to look forward to in the new year.
I am off to go buy or kindle unlimited a bunch of new books by the authors in this anthology. If you love PNR I really recommend this anthology and it will leave you wanting more, which all the best books do.
So far I have only read Anne Malcom’s Buried Destiny and was SOOO excited to get a little snippet of what happened to Sophie. I just FREAKING adore her and her relationship with Isla. These two are so great together. I loved the little snippet into what is to come from Sophie and just trying to imagine what will happen now.
More to come when I read a few more of the stories……
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
A quick little look inside Sophie’s head…be careful, you never know what depraved thoughts you will find.
You get a peek into just how much she truly cares for Isla and Connal on top of a doosie of a secret she’s been keeping from everyone for quite some time now. I can’t wait to read the rest of the story!
I loved Anne Malcom’s story in this anthology. We get to visit with our favorite sassy,spunky witch. I have missed Sophie and I was so glad that we got a peek into what her book will entail. Now I will be impatiently waiting for the rest!!
Great read!!! I especially love Anne’s book. Now I am anxiously awaiting the rest of
the series! Ah Sophie, I love this character!! I loved that we got some insight on what has been going on in her head since the last book.
I have fallen in love with Anne Malcom’s Paranormal series and this short intro into what is to come with Sophie the witch from this series, had me surprised and loved every word. Cannot wait for whats to come.
The other authors in this amazing Anthology are all new to me and I enjoyed every little entry into new worlds and adventures. If you love paranormal, pick this Anthology up and let yourself escape into all the adventures.
I read On A Cold Winter Knight, it was a fantastic piece of the PNR world by Kim Loraine. I will keep reading other stories from this book throughout this winter and update my review as I go.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.