It’s tough to get a unique paranormal romance plot these days, mainly because the genre is so popular now that most readers have almost read everything there is to it – yet we keep coming back because it’s, you know, SO GOOD! After that, it depends on the story and the characters to make it work for us.

This book had an interesting approach to the supernatural, but didn’t have me going bonkers while reading it. Still, it was a nice start to a really amazing series, so I can’t complain.

The Quytel are a group of people who are immortal and try to keep the balance of the universe – not only internationally, but some would say even among other dimensions. When Cole gets mixed up in their business, and meets Bri, a woman he sees in his dreams and is undeniably connected to them, he’ll find out how much more there is to know about powers than just his own as a shifter and an element-user. But first, he has to make sure he and Bri stay alive and together.

This wasn’t bad as a story. It had suspense, as you don’t know what would happen in the next page, and plot twists, and the action was decent. I liked Cole’s group and would like to see more of them in the future, especially that quiet guy, but the Quytel were the star of the book, no question. Every single one of them was so interesting and complex, you can’t help but get drawn in.

The pace was constantly fast, and it didn’t disappoint, it was flashy and gritty, just how I like it. The only problem was Bri, she wasn’t exactly easy to deal with as the female lead, so I hope she gets more tolerable in the next books, seeing how important she is to Jonah. That and the romance – the sexy scenes were hot and fine, but I wasn’t really sold on the emotional part of the relationship…

I’m definitely sticking with this series. I want to see how things will go for the rest of the characters in the Circle, and uncover more about those mysterious enemies of theirs.

***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.***

Leader of an elite psychic team, Cole Courtland is a shape-shifting wolf with a deep connection to the power of the Earth. His investigation of a string of mysterious murders throws him into the dangerous world of the Quytel and leads him straight to Brianna Doherty’s door. Bri is plagued by vicious nightmares of death and pain. When her home comes under siege, an enigmatic stranger appears out of nowhere to save her. Thrown together in a tangle of desire and danger, they are pulled deeper into the secretive world of the Quytel, an ancient order charged with maintaining the balance of power on Earth. Staying one step ahead of those who would destroy them, they struggle to unravel the truth of Bri’s past and her family legacy. As her relationship with Cole grows stronger, the reality of who Bri is threatens to tear them apart.
This was a pretty good book. The story was well paced. The main characters were really exciting to follow on their journey. I hadn’t read this author before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was not disappointed!
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

When Cole a PI and a werewolf for a special team, goes to investigate another mysterious death, something happens when he touches the body. Bri has been having nightmares. The nightmares are always the same except this time. This time a handsome man is in it with her. Can Cole and Bri figure out who’s doing the killing and in the process stay alive? 1st time reading this author and won’t be the last!


I read and reviewed this advanced complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley

Cole is a shape shifting wolf whos leader of an elite psychic team. Investigating a series of murders lead him to Brianna. they join together to solve the murders and figure out Briannas history.
Full of action, adventure and drama but most of all romance! Love it

This was an ok read, Brianna was clueless for about 3/4 of the story, honestly at the end I still don’t think she had a clue what was going on, what she was or where she came from!! At least she found a hot guy.

I really enjoyed this thought at first would just be a light paranormal read/romance but it is so much more than that, the complex paranormal world built within can take some concentration as it’s multi layered, but worth it as it makes the book so much more, the characters are fabulous and I loved the writing, a great read.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

"Circle of Dreams" is the blasting beginning of the Quytel saga. Between danger, love, magic and betrayal Bri's live changes from being an everyday reporter to beeing the center of a war taking place for hundreds of years.

Circle of Dreams is a great start but the mythology will slow the story down as readers try to better understand the author focus and where the story and characters will take them.
Jane Morrissey ends the book with a teaser that will have readers jumping into the second book even with the lack of understanding of the mythology.
The characters are interesting enough for readers who are on the fence to want to see what happens in the next book.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of Circle of Dreams.

This has satisfied my need for something original in the PNR genre.

This is a story that needs you to concentrate, you can't just go for a ride with it. The structure and mythology of the Quytel is complex and hierarchical and has a long reach, one that's been hidden for millennia. I really enjoyed getting to grips with it.

Bri lost her family at a young age and came into the care of Jonah. But strangely he never seems to age? She begins to have rather weird nightmares and as they progress she is soon joined by a strange man. Rather than be fearful, she actually feels safer once he appears.

Cole, his twin sister and the rest of his team are investigating a spate of murders all along the west coast. But when he touches one of the freshest corpses they have found, he is assailed by wild images and a need to find a particular female. He takes off on a solo mission to finds this female and when he does, they soon find themselves in a struggle against some very formidable foes.

Cole and his team are a great bunch of "others". They all have unique talents and just spark off each other like a real family. Bri is a very late bloomer to the world of the paranormal. But as family secrets gets revealed, she deals with it quite admirably. I would not take all the lies quite so well!

Mack is great as a second to Jonah, he may follow orders but he won't do it blindly or without putting forward his own opinion. I'm looking forward to reading more in this unique world!

Really fun start to a new paranormal series.

I live for paranormal and urban fantasy. And I absolutely love being able to explore new series.

The Quytel series features a secret society of watchers/guardians of great and unmatched psychic/supernatural/druidic/magical powers.

This first installment involves Bri, a young woman who has recently been plagued by intense, vicious, and painful nightmares that seem too real. Cole, the leader of an elite psychic team, is a shape-shifting wolf with a deep connection to the power of the Earth. In the process of investigating a series of supernatural deaths, he is linked to Bri when he is pulled into one of her too-real nightmares. An intense compulsion is linked to Cole and he feels he must find Bri and once he finds her he cannot help the intense feelings she compels from him. Is it the compulsion or is it something more. A group of big bad baddies keep showing up to kill Bri? Why? And what is the link to these suspicious supernatural deaths? Why does the woman Bri sees in her dreams have her death mother's eyes?

The world-building here was fun and unique. It did take some time to really grasp all the elements involved. I grew a bit weary of Bri not just snapping at her guardian for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.... but, plot devices... The love/attraction/lust aspect was a bit insta-y but such was fairly on par for shifter tropes. The pace was a bit slow but, all in all, did not detract from the overall story. There are plenty of other avenues we are left which I would love to explore.

I look forward to reading the next in the series, Circle of Flames.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.*

Circle of Dreams is the first book in Jane S. Morrissey’s The Quytel and is definitely an exciting and fascinating insight into a society of extraordinary people with unique physic abilities. But really, who wants to be charged with the unenviable task of ensuring balance of physic power in an ever-changing world?

A cast of intriguing characters guarantee that the story is fast-paced with plenty of mystery and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Cole and Bri are interesting leads and provide a wealth of intense moments with some twists and turns along the way. Overall this is a great start to what promises to be an addictive series and I can’t wait to read more about these exceptional beings.

I have never read anything by this author so was completely unprepared for what happened when I picked this book up I was dragged into a world that never stopped and I didn't want to put this book down at all. If this is any indication this series is going to be brilliant


Bri can't stop the nightmares and they are getting worse all the time and each time she has one she feels a small part of herself disappear. Cole is a member of the Quytel a group of shape shifters who have extraordinary powers who are determined to stop the evil trying to take over the world He is on a mission when he suddenly has an out of body experience and he sees two women in his mind one he knows he has to get to immediately Bri is startled when a man she has been seeing in her nightmares suddenly appears on her doorstep Wjhat is the link between Cole and Bri. Can they fight their way through the nightmare they are thrown into and do they have a future together You will have to read to see

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a magical and imaginative take on shifter paranormal romance. Cole is a private investigator who is drawn to the elusive Bri who he sees in a vision. He is sent to protect her from those murdering paranormals. Their connection is strong and sexual attraction undeniable. They work together to find out who is after her while learning the truth about her past and heritage.
Intriguing beginning to a promising series.