2 Novellas in 1: Sarah's Fate & Mason's Fate by Marissa Dobson

If you are looking for a couple of quick and steamy reads, pick up these two by Marissa Dobson. Sarah's Fate and Mason's Fate are the final two books in the Fate series.

Publisher: Sunshine Press
Date of publication: February 2013

Sarah McMillan’s life came crashing down when her parents died. Moving across country, she’s determined to pull the pieces together and get on with her life. But when a man steps into her path, all her plans may have been for nothing.

Josh Andrews spent years searching for his mate, only to find her when he least expects it. Fate brings him Sarah, someone who needs him more than he’d thought he’d needed her. But convincing her to be his mate and start a new life might be harder than the journey to find her.

Sarah's Fate is the second in the Fate series that began with Snowy Fate (my review).  While it is part of a series, you could read this as a stand alone novella.  I enjoyed Sarah and Josh's story.  Sarah is trying to get her life back together and Josh wants the life his brother has with his mate.  He believes Sarah s is his mate.  The problem is she doesn't know what to make of Josh's alternate self.  I thought Sarah's reaction to seeing him become a wolf was pretty realistic.  Their love story is very sweet and definitely hot!  Right now it's on sale for $0.99 in celebration of the final book in the series, Mason's Fate on March 1, 2013.

Publisher: Sunshine Press
Date of publication: March 1, 2013

Still recovering from his last mission in Afghanistan, Mason Andrews has returned home to civilian life with a heavy heart and blood on his hands. Though he’d rather lock himself away and heal on his own, his family has a different idea—bringing him out of his comfort zone and into a place where healing is his only option. But when he finally gives in, he finds that there’s more for him than just his thoughts and pain—there’s her.

After breaking down on a deserted road with her sick infant, Tiffany Tyler is at her wit’s end. All she wants is to be back in the comfort of her own home, away from judging eyes. Mason, whose eyes hold more pain and memories than she thought possible, steps out of the shadows to her rescue.

As the final novella in the series,  Mason's Fate is one that I wish was a little longer.  I wanted to see more of Mason and Tiffany together.  While there was definitely enough background that I felt like I knew them both, I just wanted more of them.  I think they were my favorite couple out of the three stories.  Mason is back from war and trying to find his place.  He finds it in Tiffany and her baby daughter.  Their HEA was really sweet and left me with a smile!

I definitely recommend this series.  Give them a try and see what you think!

Review: 3 Novellas by Marisa Dobson

Today, I have 3 novellas by Marisa Dobson.  They have been recently reissued as ebooks. If you haven't had a chance to read them check them out!

When Danielle Bradworth inherits a house from an Aunt she barely knew, her life is changed forever. Family secrets and a threatening potential buyer for a house she doesn’t want to sell could equal disaster for Danielle.

A handy man living in the groundkeeper’s cottage could do more than restore the house to its former glory. He could also restore her heart … but will she let him?

Restoring Love (Sunshine Press, August 2012) is a very sweet story about new beginnings.  Danielle inherits her aunt's house and decides to move in and make a start fresh.  The bonus is the handsome man living in the guest cottage on the grounds.  Mason is a breath of fresh air and there is an instant attraction between the two.  I liked them together. 

My only complaint about this story is that I wish it had been longer. I felt like it was a little rushed. But then, I usually feel this way about novellas. I wanted to know more about Danielle and her family secrets.  I also wanted to get to know Mason a little better. The tension between Danielle and James added a nice thriller element to the story.

Fate always knows when you’re ready for love.

The past is catching up with Aspyn Layton. The father she never knew passed away and she is left to deal with his estate. An unexpected snowstorm has her stranded at the one place she didn’t want to be—her father’s house—with a naked man.

Snowy Fate ( Ruby Lion Press, 2011) is a paranormal romance. .  Aspyn's father left when she was a little girl and now she has inherited his estate.  To top that off, she gets stuck in a snow storm and a naked man shows up.  The attraction between Aspyn and Damon is heated and very strong.  Damon knows that Aspyn is his mate, he just needs to convince her.  Through her father's journal, she learns the truth about herself.  The problem is that the truth is hard to swallow.

I thought this one was just perfect in length.  There was enough background that I felt I knew the characters well and their attraction was believable.  Fate has a way of making a HEA very real.  I definitely recommend this one!

Meg Harper is tired of living in a box created by her overprotective brothers because of her ability to see guardian angels...

Jay Wilder a lion shifter so wrapped up in the guilt of not being able to save his friend that he might lose everything...

Can Meg and Jay save each other or are they destined to live half a life?

Learning to Live (Ruby Lion Press, 2012) was an interesting novella.  Meg can see guardian angels.  However, they are everywhere and are driving her crazy,.  She comes to a resort to try to get some peace and quiet.  There she meets Jay who happens to be a shifter.  There is more than meets the eye with him, however.  He has a secret that he is reluctant to share with Meg.  Initially, I thought their story was a bit rushed, but after their back story is explained, I could see how they were fated to be together.  Thankfully, Meg is able to see beyond the past and realize her family is full of Neanderthal brutes.  Honestly, I'm not sure how Meg lived with her overbearing family for so long.  I was happy with her decision in the end.   

If you are looking for some quick and enjoyable reads, try these three by Ms. Dobson.  I look forward to seeking out her other works.

Interview & Review: Winterbloom by Marissa Dobson

Today, we welcome author, Marissa Dobson, who is promoting her new novella, Winterbloom. Marissa was nice enough to answer some questions for us. Welcome Marissa!

Author: Marissa Dobson
Publisher: Ruby Lioness Press
Date of publication: May 2012


As Chloe Frost focuses on renovating Winterbloom Bed and Breakfast, a blizzard dumps blankets of snow upon the sleepy town of Clearwater. An unexpected guest desperately needs a room after his car breaks down in the storm, but this mystery man seems tortured by his past. Can Chloe help him see through the pain and anger? Can Jordan Sheppard, once a Gunnery Sergeant of the Marines, finally let someone in and show him just what love is?


Winterbloom is the first in a new series from Ruby Lioness Press.  It features characters from the town of Clearwater.  Chloe and Jordan's story is really sweet.  Even though it is short, I felt like I got to know the both of them pretty well.  The attraction is instant yet believable.  Jordan comes to Chloe with major baggage, but her love helps him through.  I really enjoyed this first in the series and I look forward to reading more about the town of Clearwater.

And now a few words with Marissa:

Kari: What inspired you to become a writer?

Marissa: It is what I have always wanted to do. As a young girl I always made up stories to tell my baby sister to put her to sleep at night. As I got older I started writing down my stories.

Kari: Where do you come up with the idea for your books?

Marissa: I’m honestly not sure. They just fight me like a freight train. Many ideas hit me at odd moments, lying in bed, in the shower, driving down the road, etc.

Kari: WinterBloom is the first book in a multi author series. Was it hard to go first and what type of planning did you have to do with the other authors?

Marissa: Yes Winterbloom is the first book in the Clearwater multi author series from Ruby Lioness Press. Not it wasn’t hard to go first because the Clearwater series was my idea. I came up with most of the details for the town, and series. I did have input from some wonderful authors also, most of which will be part of the series.

Kari: What exciting projects are waiting in the wings?

Marissa: I have two different projects in the wings now. The one I am working on mostly is another book in the Clearwater series. This one will be Jennifer’s story, the owner of Express-Ohh (coffee shop). You meet Jennifer briefly in Winterbloom.

The second project is a paranormal romance novel I’m reworking called Tiger Time about tiger shapeshifters. I wrote this a few years ago for National Novel Writing Month and it has always been close to my heart. I would love to see it published.

Kari: Just for fun, if you could be any animal, what would it be and why?

Marissa: A tiger. They are such beautiful creatures. 

About the author:

Born and raised in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, I now reside about an hour from Washington, D.C. I am a lady who likes to keep busy, and am always busy doing something. With two different college degrees, I believe you are never done learning.

Being the first daughter to an avid reader, this gave me the advantage of learning to read at a young age. Since learning to read I have always had my nose in a book. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I started writing down the stories I came up with. 

I am blessed with a wonderful supportive husband, Thomas. He is my other half and allows me to stay home and pursue my writing. My writing buddies Max (a cocker spaniel) and Dawne (a beagle mix) are always around to listen to me bounce ideas off them. They might not be able to answer, but they are helpful in their own ways.

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