Series: Beyond the Realm: Remember
Volume: 2/8Publisher: -
Genre/s: Paranormal Gay Romance
Length: -
Read in: English
Review copy format: mobi
Rate:✮✮✮✮✮✬
Chance has dreamed of a quiet life in one place, but after many years he doesn't see himself living in the big city, doing what he's doing at the moment anymore. Encouraged by his best friend, with some help of a mysterious boy who appears and disappears out of nowhere, the man buys an old manor, where until recently the B&B was located, and has some plans of reopening it. It turns out, however, that the manor has some secrets that should remain hidden, and the temptation to learn more about them is very strong. And the desire he feels for a handyman hired to renovate the B&B turns out to be just as strong.
Until recently, Jett saw no point in living in his small, boring and monotonous city. However, his life changes completely when a very attractive new owner moves into the old manor. Jett recovers his energy and zest for life in the blink of an eye, and the icing on the cake is that Chance is undeniably interested in Jett as much as Jett in his new neighbor.
Until recently, Jett saw no point in living in his small, boring and monotonous city. However, his life changes completely when a very attractive new owner moves into the old manor. Jett recovers his energy and zest for life in the blink of an eye, and the icing on the cake is that Chance is undeniably interested in Jett as much as Jett in his new neighbor.
"Willowhope Manor" is the second volume in "Beyond the Realm: Remember" series. The author of this part is Sammi Cee and I would like to add that this is the first novel by this author that I have read so far. What I immediately liked about "Willowhope Manor" were the characters, both the main ones and the side ones, more precisely, Chance's and Jett's best friends. They just have this thing in them! We fall in love with them all from the very first pages and we want them all to meet each other as soon as possible to see what the dynamics of their relationship will look like. In this book we have some really charismatic characters, who conquer our hearts with their energy, sweetness and uniqueness. It is thanks to them that even before the story told in "Willowhope Manor" takes off, the reader cannot stop reading, they want to find out what would happen next as soon as possible and, in short, they already love this novel. This is the power of the characters created by Sammi Cee.
The characters themselves are not the only plus of this book, as the great advantage of "Willowhope Manor" is also the way in which the author shows the chemistry between Chance and Jett. At first we can't wait for their paths to cross, and when that happens we are just delighted! Their mutual attraction, the flame of passion that starts to burn from the very beginning, persistent attempts to control themselves, secret glances and hot fantasies. Sammi Cee uses every opportunity to build sexual tension in the novel, and at the same time gives the characters an opportunity to get to know each other better, to awaken deeper feelings towards each other. As a result, it satisfies both our hearts and minds. And not only ours, because Chance and Jett also cannot complain about the adventures the author has prepared for them. It is worth adding, however, that they do not immediately notice that their feelings are mutual, and their worlds are not so different from each other. But to get to know their story from the beginning to the end, with all its ups and downs, you have to reach for "Willowhope Manor" yourself. It's worth it!
I would also like to write a few words about the vibe of the novel as it also enchanted me. Let's start with the fact that "Willowhope Manor" is a paranormal romance in which an out-of-this-world theme emerges very quickly. Nevertheless, the author builds the story in such a way that we don't really feel this paranormal angle for a long time. Thus, "Willowhope Manor" seems to combine two types of novel – contemporary romance and the paranormal one, as I've mentioned above. Yes, I know it is impossible. It doesn't change the fact that Sammi Cee almost did it. Thanks to the fantastic characters, we focus on them and their romance to such an extent that we almost forget about the paranormal plot. Thus, "Willowhope Manor" seems to be on the verge of two vibes that make this novel so unique, interesting and really worth remembering.
Taking all that into consideration, "Willowhope Manor" will conquer your heart from the very first pages. You will fall in love with the characters who are full of life and energy, hot love story, secrets hidden inside the old manor and the world which is full of undiscovered secrets. I wholeheartedly recommend you "Willowhope Manor". You really should read this novel.
Headcanon: working on it
Fanfiction idea: working on it
AU idea: working on it
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SERIES REVIEW TOUR
BEYOND THE REALM: REMEMBER
Beyond the Realm: Remember is a multi-author series.
Each book is set in its own world and can be read as a standalone novel.
Join eight authors on eight very different, romantic, and magical stories as each one writes their own take on the same concept.
“There’s no time. Remember…”
There are eight separate release dates.
All the books are available for pre-order and available on Kindle Unlimited.
Book 1: Rueberry Orchard by Michele Notaro - October 6th
Blurb
“There’s no time. Remember Rueberry Orchard.”
A beautiful man in strange clothing starts invading my dreams, and even though I know he isn’t real, the dreams—mind-links, according to him—are so vivid it’s hard to imagine this man doesn’t exist. After a few of these nightly visits, I start looking forward to meeting him and listening to his smooth voice as he tries to convince me to go to Rueberry Orchard.
To my surprise, the place really exists, but I know it would be crazy to go there when it’s ten hours away… right?
When the visits don’t stop, some deep desire inside me knows I have to listen to this dream man, even if it’s absolutely insane. I follow his instructions to Rueberry Orchard, and nothing in this world could’ve prepared me for what I find. Or for the wild adventure I’m about to embark on.
Book 2: Willowhope Manor by Sammi Cee - October 8th
Blurb
“There’s no time. Remember Willowhope Manor.”
All Chance wants is a change of pace and a little excitement, so opening a B&B in a town surrounded by ghost stories sounds like the perfect solution.
Throw in Jett, the super-sexy handyman, who is as willing to work him over as he is to help return the manor to its former glory, and Chance knows he made the right decision.
On the surface, the renovation is moving along perfectly. Then Chance asks questions that were better left buried, and the manor is quickly overrun with restless spirits.
Will Chance have to sacrifice his dreams, tuck tail, and run, or will Jett stand by his side to face-off with the ghosts of Willowhope Manor?
Book 3: Copper Creek by Jacki James - October 13th
Blurb
“There’s no time. Remember Copper Creek.”
From the moment Dimas met Hazzard they had a bizarre connections, it was like a mating bond but not quite. Something was missing. Imagine their surprise when that something turns out to be a someone.
An owl, a wolf, and a bear. All three mates and all three fit together perfectly. Now if everything else in Copper Creek were going as smoothly as their mating.
Unfortunately, an anti-shifter group is getting close to finding the psychotropic salamanders whose toxin can prevent a shifter's animal from surfacing. Join these three as they work with the rest of the Copper Creek clan to find the salamanders and make sure they don't fall into the wrong hands.
Book 4: Marcellus by Michelle Frost - October 15th
Blurb
“There’s no time. Remember Marcellus.”
Since the Null’s defeat, the land of Ferron had known peace under the guiding hands of the Conservatory of Mages.
After he earned his name in battle, Vian the Scarred set out on every mission the Conservatory put before him. Yet, no amount of hunting monsters or fugitive Nulls could quiet the fitful yearning of his heart.
Until Marcellus came and imbued Vian’s life with his golden glow...for a time.
Set on the path of an unknown monster, Vian hunts with a ferocity that feels misplaced while vivid flashes of golden hair catch at the edges of his dreams. Fulfilling the Conservatory’s orders has always been his life’s work, but this time the demands of his heart might win out if only he could remember.
Book 5: Amos Ridge by BL Maxwell - October 20th
Blurb
“There’s no time. Remember, I love you.”
It all started with a discovery. A cave beneath a waterfall that held a crystal. Two boys—best friends—embark on a journey they’re told will help all mankind. As the years go by, their friendship turns to love, and their adventure turns into a battle.
Drew Langly is the keeper of the crystal. With his contact, the crystal allows them to jump to different timestreams and help, if they can, to further that society or fix anything that improves their lives. When he’s ripped from the timestream, it’s the beginning of what will change everything they’ve come to know about how the different timestreams function.
Colby Adams is Drew’s boyfriend, fellow traveler, and jump partner. When Drew is left vulnerable after a failed jump, he’s there to help and try to figure out what went wrong. They soon discover another team of travelers is in trouble, but they’ve been warned against trusting them. The more they learn, the more they realize everything has been a lie. To rewrite a history that’s been full of deceit, they’ll need to put their trust, once again, in strangers. Can they rewind it all and begin again? Experience the history they were always meant to? With some unconventional help, maybe…
Book 6: The Manuscript by J.D. Light - October 22nd
Blurb
“There's no time. Remember the Manuscript.”
Omi has had vague but vivid dreams his whole life but would forget them within minutes of opening his eyes. When he started writing the dreams down as soon as he woke up, he suddenly realized the significance when things in those dreams would pop up in his daily life. A broken toaster that caused a ridiculous automobile accident that was thankfully not fatal to anyone. A pop can that exploded in the middle of class and covered his least favorite teacher in orange soda.
Omi's dreams about a man with sunflower eyes were his favorite and enough to fill the pages of a manuscript. He couldn't help but fall madly in love with the man, even if he never had a name. But the beautiful stranger never appeared like the other objects in his dreams and with every day that he didn't, Omi became more and more depressed until he finally had to lock the manuscript away and stop writing about the man.
Six years have passed since Omi has touched the manuscript, but he would recognize the man that shows up at his favorite coffee shop anywhere, even before he gets close enough for Omi to see his sunflower eyes. How is a guy supposed to react to seeing the man he's been in love with from the time he was eighteen in real life for the first time? Probably NOT how Omi does.
Canton knows that Omi is his oracle the moment he sees him… just like he knows that Omi is his mate from the very beginning. But that is impossible, since fate weavers haven't had mates in centuries, and it is absolutely forbidden to mate your oracle.
Canton has waited for his oracle for two hundred long years, and he desperately wants to finish his work, but the more time he spends with the feisty man, the harder it is to remember to keep his distance emotionally. How can he possibly spend endless hours with a man he wants so much and not get to treasure him like he wants?
The answers to that just might be found in the pages of a manuscript Omi isn't sure he wants to share.
Book 7: Amethyst Isle by Wren Kenzie - October 27th
Blurb
“There’s no time. Remember Amethyst Isle.”
Never trust a stray cat that follows you around and stares at you like it knows your darkest secrets. Especially, when that cat shows up perched on the shoulder of a huge man who demands I meet him on an abandoned pier at midnight if I don’t want to die. A man who also exposes those dark secrets right there on the street in front of my office.
My parents warned me to fear anyone who knew what I was. I should run away, but I can’t make myself do it. I’m drawn to him, and I need answers. I have to know how he knows. And just maybe he can explain the nightmares that have been ruining my nights. Explain why I feel like I’ve known him my entire life. But you know what they say about curiosity killing the cat, except this time, it’s the cat himself that might kill me.
Book 8: Imaginary Lover by Morgan Brice - October 29th
Blurb
“There’s no time. Remember your imaginary lover....”
Cory Caldwell woke up by the side of the road with no memory of how he got there. He pieces together who he is but has no idea what happened to him.
Dark visions haunt him—flashes of blood, magic, and a brutal fight. Scorching dreams of a faceless lover offer no clues. His gut warns that something urgent is eluding him, and that time is running out. Worse is the sense of bone-deep grief, as if Cory is missing part of his soul.
Desperate for answers, he hops a bus for Fox Hollow, a town famous for psychics, mediums, and those with supernatural abilities. Then a stranger calls Cory by name and casts a furtive glance around him. “There’s no time,” the man says. “I need your help. Remember...” Can Cory unlock his missing memories and rescue the stranger before it’s too late?
Imaginary Lover is full of dangerous magic, hurt/comfort, brave monster hunters, dark curses, sincere psychics, found family, and forever love.
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