Cover Reveal OMEGA by Karina Espinosa

Title: Omega (Mackenzie Grey #4)

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 11, 2017

Synopsis

Being alone is not easy.

Bodies drained of blood are scattered around New York City. With a serial killer on the loose, Mackenzie Grey is obsessed with solving the murders. She dives into her work at the Supernatural Investigative Unit to forget about the events that dismantled her Pack over a year ago. When the killer makes Kenz the target, she falls down the rabbit hole and discovers she has a lot more to do with these murders than she realized.

As her past creeps up behind her, she must swallow her pride and seek aid from old and new friends. Nothing stays hidden as Kenz learns a valuable lesson: rats swim.

In the epic finale of the Mackenzie Grey: Origins series, she will finally become the wolf she is destined to be…

Title: SHIFT (Mackenzie Grey #1)

Published Date: February 10th 2015

FREE on Amazon!

Synopsis

It's hard enough being an undergraduate student, an intern at Downtown Manhattan's police station, and a bouncer at a local bar. Add her now ex-boyfriend who recently dumped her for the school's resident bimbo—oh, and she's a werewolf.

Mackenzie Grey meets her match when she is kidnapped by the Brooklyn Pack and tossed between Sebastian and Jonah—the Alpha and the Beta. Being a lone-wolf in the city is dangerous, and now that the Pack has found her, so can every supernatural being in the Tri-State area. And not even her sarcastic, smart mouth can get her out of this.

When a string of kidnappings involves Mackenzie in supernatural politics, she questions her new acquaintances and finds unlikely allies. Can she escape Pack law and keep her freedom—or will she be condemned to an unwanted path?

Title: CAGED (Mackenzie Grey #2)

Published Date: April 26th 2016

99 CENTS on Amazon!

Synopsis

It’s hard out there for a lone-wolf.

Mackenzie Grey has started a brand new life in an attempt to escape the Brooklyn Pack. She settles in as a detective in a special unit of the LAPD when her identity is put at risk, and she has no choice but to run again. The question is: does she want to run forever?

As events force Mackenzie to confront her past, she is met with many surprises—including the revelation of her true ancestry. When Packs across the country learn of who she is, Kenz becomes the object of desire in a deadly wolf hunt, and she must once again fight to keep her freedom.

Witnessing first-hand the barbaric treatment of Lunas, Mackenzie has to make a choice—follow the prediction of her Vision Quest or let herself be CAGED...

Title: ALPHA (Mackenzie Grey #3)

Published Date: November 16th, 2016

Synopsis

It’s hard being a Princess.

Mackenzie Grey never felt as vulnerable as she does now—but that won’t stop her from getting what she wants: revenge. Kenz and her friends journey to a new land where everyone has a motive and everyone is a suspect.

The Lunas find their voices after the massacre but the question still stands—who is the real enemy? If Mackenzie wants to free herself, she will need to free them all; and it won’t be easy. As she approaches her 24th birthday—in the middle of a web of lies, deception, and murder—Kenz has to weave her way to the truth before she’s next on the chopping block.

With her companions, Mackenzie will make her final stand and change the course of the Lycan world forever…

Mostly known for her hipster style, New York City swagger, and South Florida passion; Urban Fantasy author, Karina Espinosa’s true gift is writing snarky but endearing characters in her series like the Sins of the Fallen and the Mackenzie Grey series. When she isn’t writing, you can find Karina binge watching on Netflix or immersing herself in her infatuation with travel, pop culture, and music. You can usually catch her on Facebook, Instagram, and live-tweeting during episodes of The Walking Dead, Orphan Black, and Game of Thrones. 

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Book Review: Alpha by Karina Expinosa

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Alpha
Mackenzie Grey #3
Author: Karina Espinosa
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Urban Paranormal
Released: November 15th 2016
Review Source: Black Quill Publishing

It’s hard being a Princess.

Mackenzie Grey never felt as vulnerable as she does now—but that won’t stop her from getting what she wants: revenge. Kenz and her friends journey to a new land where everyone has a motive and everyone is a suspect. The Lunas find their voices after the massacre but question still stands—who is the real enemy? If Mackenzie wants to free herself, she will need to free them all; and it won’t be easy. As she approaches her 24th birthday—in the middle of a web of lies, deception, and murder—Kenz has to weave her way to the truth before she’s next on the chopping block.

With her companions, Mackenzie will make her final stand and change the course of the Lycan world forever…

Mac is back, the revolution failed and a tribunal is to be held. Likely to her death, what's a girl gotta do to be left alone? Everything's coming together in Alpha.

I really don't want to give too many spoilers. The King of the Lycans and his family is straight outta game of Thrones and it works for me, the whole magical underground of creatures are also having issues within themselves, alliances are being made and broken left and right as Mackenzie is trying to keep her head on her shoulders.

I liked how everything came together, I'm curious if there will be a book four since there is the opportunity for more but if not, it was a nicely wrapped up ending I'd felt satisfied. I have really enjoyed the series, the characters have some serious growth, and the characters stay true to their nature. The POV from Scar was a bit odd, it was short and I didn't really see how it added much. I would have loved a POV from Amy after all she had endured and would wanted to see her and Jackson's aftermath, how that played out.

I appreciate the arc in exchange for an honest review, I am thrilled to have gotten the chance to read the book. I have been anxiously waiting for it since Caged.

Cover Reveal: ALPHA by Karina Espinosa

ALPHA

Mackenzie Grey #3

Author: Karina Espinosa

It’s hard being a Princess.

Mackenzie Grey never felt as vulnerable as she does now—but that won’t stop her from getting what she wants: revenge. Kenz and her friends journey to a new land where everyone has a motive and everyone is a suspect.

The Lunas find their voices after the massacre but question still stands—who is the real enemy? If Mackenzie wants to free herself, she will need to free them all; and it won’t be easy. As she approaches her 24th birthday—in the middle of a web of lies, deception, and murder—Kenz has to weave her way to the truth before she’s next on the chopping block.

With her companions, Mackenzie will make her final stand and change the course of the Lycan world forever…

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Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy author of the Sins of the Fallen series and the Mackenzie Grey novels, and a Senior Contributor for HollywoodNewsSource.com. Infatuated with travel, pop culture, and the need to write everything down, she spends much of her days in front of a computer working on her next book, shopping online, and listening to music. With nomadic tendencies, she is currently resting her head in South Florida until the itch to move strikes again. You can usually catch her on Facebook, Instagram, and live-tweeting during episodes of The Walking Dead and Orphan Black. Follow her on social media!

Read Katie's reviews on SHIFT & CAGED

Book Review: Caged by Karina Espinosa

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CAGED
Mackenzie Grey #2
Author: Karina Espinosa
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Paranormal
Released: April 26th 2016
Review Source: Author

It’s hard out there for a lone-wolf.

Mackenzie Grey has started a brand new life in an attempt to escape the Brooklyn Pack. She settles in as a detective in a special unit of the LAPD when her identity is put at risk, and she has no choice but to run again. The question is: does she want to run forever?

As events force Mackenzie to confront her past, she is met with many surprises—including the revelation of her true ancestry. When Packs across the country learn of who she is, Kenz becomes the object of desire in a deadly wolf hunt, and she must once again fight to keep her freedom.

Witnessing first-hand the barbaric treatment of Lunas, Mackenzie has to make a choice—follow the prediction of her Vision Quest or let herself be CAGED...

I have been eagerly awaiting book two of the Mackenzie Grey series. I want to thank the author, Karina Espinosa, for releasing an ARC copy to me for an honest review. I read it all today! Totally five stars worthy! While I did want to see more of Mac in L.A. and read her transitions over the year. As they say however, arrive late and leave early, I loved this book.

Pick up book two of the Mackenzie Grey series on April 26th 2016.

Working within a secret sect of the LAPD with her sexy partner Roman (boyfriend or no?) she has been kicking ass and taking names while still in hiding from the numerous werewolf packs in North America that keep searching for her. In the mean time, being such a late bloomer, there's a lot of important wolf traditions she needs to catch up on (even as a lone wolf) that cannot be over looked much longer. Where does she start first? A vision quest, obviously.

Mac does make it back to NY-- and to Amy. However, It isn't such a happy reunion at first. Almost everyone feels she's making the big mistake, but it's really only one of many to be made by our sarcastically snarky wolf-girl. All the while Bash and Jonah still pull her heart strings, and it's not making her return any easier. With her bloodline in question, after confirming she's adopted, it seems every wolf alpha is out to get a piece of her, even if it's by force. What makes her so damn special? You'll have to read to find out!
I really don't want to spoil this for readers, but know that it's truly a great addition to the series and now I look forward to book three! There are some adult moments, not sexual so just keep an open mind when reading, it is brief but still serious it should be mentioned (and it's not done to offend anyone but to raise awareness of Luna's --and women in general, issues).

Book Review: SHIFT by Karina Espinosa

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SHIFT
Mackenzie Grey #1
Author: Karina Espinosa
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Paranormal 
Released: February 10th 2015
Review Source: Author

It's hard enough being an undergraduate student, an intern at Downtown Manhattan's police station, and a bouncer at a local bar. Add her now ex-boyfriend who recently dumped her for the school's resident bimbo—oh, and she's a werewolf. Mackenzie Grey meets her match when she is kidnapped by the Brooklyn Pack and tossed between Sebastian and Jonah—the Alpha and the Beta. Being a lone-wolf in the city is dangerous, and now that the Pack has found her, so can every supernatural being in the Tri-State area. And not even her sarcastic, smart mouth can get her out of this.

When a string of kidnappings involves Mackenzie in supernatural politics, she questions her new acquaintances and finds unlikely allies. Can she escape Pack law and keep her freedom—or will she be condemned to an unwanted path?

I was given a copy by the author for an honest review, thank you Karina!

I’ve read quite a few Werewolf novels, however, this became an instant favorite. I simply couldn’t tear my eyes away. The entire time I was reading this novel I had a shit eating grin on my face, because I could totally relate to Mackenzie and Amy.

The Mercy Thompson series comes to mind, as this is reminiscent in a very strong alpha female character.

Without too many spoilers: Mackenzie is a lone wolf, and not by choice, she just hasn’t met anyone else like her. What’s a girl to do every full moon? She makes the change, but doesn’t let it change her. The characters, Mackenzie and Amy, seem more like your closest friends, with their banter, sailors’ mouths and realistic emotions that come along with being a werewolf. There is plenty of great drama, fighting and a mystery all weaved into this novel. Karina Espinosa is now one of my ‘must buy all books,’ I look forward to the second novel in this series, I eagerly await reading CAGED.