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I loved this so much, I hadn’t read first book so had to go read that first (which I loved) this is a fantastic sequel, I love PNR so this was right up my street , it’s full of action, bit violent, witches, romance what more could you want
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
This book was sent to me as an ARC on NetGalley. However all opinions are of my own.
Couldn’t really adapt to the characters or the plot which was sad because I wanted to like this one!
I did not realise this was the second book in a series so I started reading it and I was enjoying it so much that I have put it down and gone to get the first one.
I do have to note that it is very violent even from the start so be prepared!
I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley
Magic, romance and a funny corky diapers cast what is not to love?
"As we will not give away the plot, we want you to have fun reading it. By the fifteenth chapter, you will be on the edge of your seat. At that point in the book, it was so complex and full of suspects that it reminded me of Clue. I, personally, had no clue who the perpetrator was. I was engrossed in the story just as Aiden and Selene were. Much of their allure is due to their status as Mulder and Scully characters."
I really enjoyed reading this book and very much liked the progress of the series. The romance aspect is sweet and sexy, the witchy aspect is developing a bit and hints at excitement to come and the characters are developing (albeit slowly).
However, the mystery still isn't super well done. The clues are there, but the “twist” really just rushes the novel towards a dramatic conclusion in order to tie up loose ends and push the characters towards Selene’s next magical development.
All in all solidly enjoyable paranormal romance that even if not perfect, is engaging. I look forward to reading more in this series.
Mila Nicks sucked me in on the first book in this series (Black Witch Magic) and she did it again with Black Moon Rising!
So Selene is out and about from Brimrock, finally getting to see the world after the curse on her family was lifted. She has joined her boyfriend's (Aiden) paranormal investigation show. They end up at the Mhoon Hotel in Virginia to investigate why hotel guests keep dying in their sleep.
This was just spooky enough and I am already ready to read the next book in the series! Do not sleep on this series!
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review! A review posting can be viewed on instagram.com/nodistancebooks and
This was such a satisfying sequel! I love a road trip story and a romance with a paranormal side so this definitely provided exactly what I have been looking for. Aiden and Selene are great together and I adored watching their relationship continue to develop over the course of this book. I am so excited for the next book in the series.
Thank you NetGalley, author Mila Nicks, and publisher for giving me a free arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
4.5 stars
Black Moon Rising is the second installment in the Paranormal Hunters series. This book picked up with the adventures of Selena and Aiden as they are now a filming team for the show Paranormal Hunters. Their relationship has developed into a stable partnership as well as romantic partners. They play off their strengths very well throughout this story. I enjoyed the setting of Maresburg with the rich history as well as the paranormal activity. The author had a wonderful balance between the paranormal and the mystery throughout this book. The pacing and the character of this story kept my interest until the very end. Overall, this was a great second book and I can't wait for the next book in this series.
Black Moon Rising is the follow-up novel in the Paranormal Hunters series. The events in this novel take place after Black Witch Magic. The novels should be read in order as there are spoilers from the previous novels that are discussed in this one, however, you could potentially read this one without reading the first and be okay. It was lovely returning to check-in on Aiden and Selene after their crazy meeting and first adventure in the first novel.
Selene Blackstone is now free of the curse trapping her to remain in her hometown of Brimrock, Massachusetts. She is now finally able to travel around and see all the sights that she previously only read about in books. Now that she has Aiden O’Hare by her side, the two of them can continue Aiden’s work as a Paranormal Investigator for their YouTV show. Their first show together is going to investigate a haunted hotel in Maresburg, Virginia. As Selene is having difficulty sleeping while on the road, she is looking forward to sleeping in a real bed, even if the place is full of potential paranormal activity.
The Mhoon family has owned the hotel since the 80s, but the unexplainable events have been occurring well before in the 1960s with guests mysteriously dying in their sleep, even though they seemed healthy otherwise. Previous investigations believed the people to be dying of natural causes, so now it is up to our team of Selene and Aiden to see if that is the truth or if there is more to the story. I admit to myself that this might not have been the best book to read at night in the dark as it felt a little too on the nose for the subject they are investigating, especially as I live in a very old house that makes all types of noises in the middle of the night.
In addition to investigating, the story also continues to focus on Aiden, Selene, and their growing relationship. As a newer couple, they are still learning to fully open up to each other. This is especially true for Aiden who has never been fully able to express his feelings in words, but he is trying to grow and change. He continues to be his sarcastic self that fits his character and is a great balance to Selene’s more sensitive side. They experience the learning curve that almost all couples face, but they have great communication skills that help them work through it. Their relationship feels very natural and I love how the author wrote each character to stay true to the personalities that were first introduced in the original novel.
The author does a great job balancing the mystery and the romance. Selene and Aiden’s relationship does not stop for the sake of the potential monster. They are working on trying to film their first episode together and Selene is fearful about not being liked by the public. Aiden was a great support and he was there with Selene every step of the way. The two of them stayed true to their opinions on the paranormal with Aiden being open to the possibility, but still skeptical, whereas Selene is more prone to believe.
Overall, the author did a fantastic job creating a small town setting and described it well, so the reader feels immersed in the story. The hotel and the characters were all fitting for the story, as they all seemed amazing yet suspicious. I loved the build up to the reveal of the mystery and how it all came together to try to solve everything. It fit very well and I love how this novel sets itself up to get the reader excited to read the next one in the series. It looks like in Black Siren’s Song our couple will find their way to Arizona and California for another mystery. This novel was a great addition to the series and I greatly look forward to reading the next one!
**I want to give a special thank you to Netgalley and the author, Mila Nicks, for a review copy of this entertaining novel. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**
Now that the curse is broken, and Selene Blackstone is no longer confined to stay within the city borders of Brimrock, she has taken to the road with her paranormal investigator boyfriend Aiden O’Hare. After doing a bit of sightseeing, they are now on a job for his show, Paranormal Hunters, where they are investigating the Mhoon Hotel. The hotel has become infamous for the increasing number of guests who experience nightmares so frightening they die in their sleep. Aiden and Selene have to determine if there is a scam going on or if there truly is something paranormal going on.
This is the second book in the Paranormal Hunters series. I read the first book and loved it, so I was excited to read this one. It was just as good as the first. I loved seeing the relationship develop between Selene and Aiden. They had a combination of fun banter and steamy romance going on. This is perfect for anyone who loves paranormal mysteries. I am already anxiously awaiting book three!