Gunner by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW!!! I don’t even know where to start, this book was brilliant I loved every second of it. There was so much passion, emotion and suspense. Had me laughing at times. Gunner had such a hard childhood it is heartbreaking and Lacey still has so many issues since her kidnap surely these two should be the cure for each other’s demons.
Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have read Maria DeBlassie before and this short story is a little different from what I had read from her before. It is a zombie story but a different flare of zombies. She keeps the story moving so it never gets stagnant. The characters are complex and fully developed. This is about finding love in the darkness of a zombie world. It is a fast read, but I caution because there were a couple of parts that took me by surprise. Just know once you start reading this book you are going to want to finish it. I highly recommend this fast paced story. There may be some gruesome scenes So I would recommend a late teen to adult age for this book.
Nobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nobody Knows is the first book in the Razes Hell series by Kyra Lennon. This is a contemporary romance set around rock band Razes Hell. I had never read any of Kyra Lennon’s work before reading Nobody Knows so I had no idea what to expect from this book. What I got was a great story that had me gripped from the very beginning right through to the end.
A publicity stunt to make it look like brothers Drew and Jason Brooks are at war with each other goes badly wrong when the 2 brothers actually end up at odd with each other. Stuck in the middle is Ellie who has been friends with both since childhood. The problem is that she’s always been best friends with Jason but now her and Drew have admitted to an attraction to one another. What will this do to the already strained relationship between the brothers?
I really loved reading Drew and Ellie’s story. The book contains a great deal of angst as Ellie wars with herself over her friendship with Jason and her new relationship with Drew. She’s totally stuck in the middle and doesn’t know what to do for the best.
I am a total sucker for a rock star romance so I lapped this book up and can’t wait to read more of the trials and tribulations of the Razes Hell guys.
Where Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Where Flowers Bloom – Nikki Vale
5-stars
This type of story is not one I would normally reach for but I am so glad I took a chance. This is one of the best books I’ve read this year! The incredible detail throughout made it so easy for me to picture everything playing out in my mind, which was incredibly entertaining.
From the very start I was intrigued and I found myself unable to put this book down as I connected with the characters, I just had to get answers to all of my questions. I honestly loved everything about this book, from each individual character and the relationships between them, everyone and everything added something unique to the story.
This was my first book by this author but it will not be my last! This book has been added to my top favourites and I look forward to reading more from this incredible author asap! I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for their next one of a kind romance read!
Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m really enjoying this series and this book doesn’t disappoint. This is book 2 in the series and although the characters from book 1 do make an appearance you don’t have to have read book 1 first (although why would you not?)
Jaxon was Kayla’s school crush and her brothers best friend. After the death of her brother Kayla left town and only returns when she is escaping from her stalker boyfriend. Jaxon does not want to miss out on his second chance with Kayla, but he has secrets she won’t be happy about.
There are a few threads running through this book, from both Kayla and Jaxon’s characters, and they will certainly keep you turning pages. The story is really well written and pulls you into the story. Kayla frustrated me a little bit at first, but she was going through so many things at the time that I’ll forgive her. Jason was so sweet and patient, desperately trying to show Kayla that they had a future together.
If you’ve enjoyed any of Amy McKinley’s books before, this one will not disappoint.
Reviewed by @MrsR
Nobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nobody Knows (Razes Hell Book 1) by Kyra Lennon
4 Stars
This is the first book that I have read from this author and I was impressed. The amount of raw emotion in the story was astounding. The characters and their problems were relatable which made it easier to connect with them. This is not your usual love triangle. Ellie loves them both but differently. Jason has been her best friend since childhood and his brother Drew is who she’s in love with. The three have been to hell and back which has put a strain on their relationship especially between the brothers. The brothers’ band, Razes Hell, rise to fame has only added pressure. Being best friends with rock stars isn’t easy particularly when you are the glue that holds them together. When past issues are brought into the light publicly, feelings of resentment resurface. Things spiral out of control. Can Ellie mend the heartache between the brothers while her own life is in turmoil?
This book was well written. There was tension, secrets and betrayals. My only issue with the story was I found there was too much drama. I needed to step back every so often and take a break. Regardless, the story was very good and I will be looking for more books from this author.
Review by @AnnaHirsch
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Nobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nobody Knows (Razes Hell #1) by Kyra Lennon
4- stars
Nobody Knows by Kyra Lennon is a Rockstar Romance read that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. From the very first chapter I was intrigued and couldn’t wait to get to know our main characters. And I was certainly not disappointed with how this story unfolded.
This romance read was intense, addictive, captivating, detailed, and had me feeling all kinds of emotions. I was able to connect to the characters quite easily as the author wrote with so much detail that it made it easy to picture everything playing out in my mind, which is always a bonus. I loved the little flashbacks throughout the story as it gave me better insight into the complicated lives of our characters.
This was my first book by this author but it won’t be my last. I look forward to reading more from her in the future and look forward to reading more from our bad boy Rockstar’s in the Razes Hell series.
Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tessa Stevens has been through a lot in her life, the death of both of her parents under tragic circumstances, then followed by the death of her grandma, but that all changed when she met her husband and fell in love, he was all that she wanted in a man, smart, handsome, kind and generous, but she missed her sister who she hadn’t seen since they got married. One night, she hears a voice telling her to leave the house while she still can, but she is confused as to who it was and why they were telling her that, but they were only dreams and she has a feeling that she needs to call her sister to make up for lost time, but when she does and they agree to meet it is like old times, apart from her sister shows her something about her husband which Tessa finds it hard to believe because the information paints him in a completely different light and when she sees that she has multiple missed calls and texts from him and when she does answer that he is concerned about her, she dismisses everything else, although she can’t deny that she wants to know more about his past.
When Tessa returns home, she looks up about her husband’s past and realises that the person in her dreams is also someone who her husband had a past with and has since disappeared but when strange things start to happen in the kitchen as she thinks about their future she tries to ignore it and carry on with her day, but the strange things keep happening, especially in the basement as she finds some things down there which she didn’t expect to and when she eventually is back upstairs, she realises who is behind them all. The dreams continue that night and in the morning Tessa invites her sister over to the house but instead decide to meet at the cafe again, but her husband’s reaction to it unnerves her and when she tells her about the strange dreams and occurrences in the house, her sister decides that it is time to do some snooping and she returns to the house with Tessa and stays the night and while her husband is out, they find out more about him and the mysterious spirit haunting her and it isn’t all good.
As the visitations become more frequent and Tessa finds out more about her husband, she realises that he doesn’t really know him much after all, but the more she finds out, the more his behaviour changes and the more scared she becomes until things come to a head, but will all the secrets be revealed or will the past repeat itself and will Tessa be able to solve the mystery in time, or will the secrets destroy her first? This is a fast paced whirlwind of a journey through deception, danger, lies and secrets where any revelations just muddy the water more and once started, you won’t be able to stop until you reach the end.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book starts with Kayla Kane staring at the tv where she watches her boyfriend leaving the ring where he has just won his latest fight, but he is leaving with another woman and Kayla is enraged and plans to confront him when he gets home, but what happens when she does prompts her to leave as soon as she comes around. It isn’t the first time she has been abused by him, but this time, he took it too far and so she throws her belongings into a suitcase and bag and grabs her surfboard before putting as much distance as she can between her and the man she is going to leave behind. Jaxon Hale is tying up his stint as a beat officer with the local police where he has been working to see if it is a career he wants to follow, however, he is not happy and has decided to leave to join the team where his older brother works instead. When he goes into his local coffee shop, he is more than surprised to see Kayla, his first love and the woman he has had feelings for half his life, but she is hiding something and he won’t stop until he finds out what it is.
While they were in the coffee shop, an alert came through on Jaxon’s phone which looked like an attack, but when he arrives at the station, he realises that he is going to be getting nothing out of the officer on the case, so when his brother contacts him and confirms his suspicions, he knows that there is something else going on because he should be enjoying his honeymoon and adding into the fact that they can’t contact his brother as he is on a mission, Jaxon feels like he can’t do anything and he doesn’t like that feeling in the slightest. Meanwhile, Kayla goes to visit her parents, but when she gets there, she discovers that they are selling the house and Kayla isn’t happy that she will be losing another bit of her childhood and the memories forged there with her dead brother, but she tries to accept this unwelcome bit of news, but when she heads upstairs to start helping them to pack, she decides to start in her brothers room which she knows is going to be the hardest one to pack away and this is solidified when the memories come flooding back. Later on, she hears another voice and goes downstairs to find that Jaxon is there and it turns out his parents are moving to his old condo and that he came over to find out about paint choices so he could start redecorating so it is ready for them and remembering that there is a spare room, Kayla realises that this is the perfect answer to the situation with Roy and asks if she can stay there and help with the painting, Jaxon agrees, however, she is not sure how staying in the same house as him is going to work seeing as she has had the biggest crush on him for half her life.
As the time passes and Kayla and Jaxon spend more time with each other, they both realise that the time has come to talk about what happened in their past, but also about the present as well and the more they start to learn about the secrets surrounding them, the closer they become, but are the secrets they hold going to be a barrier they cannot surpass, or will they be able to build the future they have always wanted together? As the tension rises and patterns emerge, can the two work together to solve the mysteries surrounding them? This is a fast paced romance with secrets and revelations abound within it, but that is what will keep you reading until the very end.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Traveler: Chimera Rising by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is is 3rd book in The Book of Eleanor series. I would recommend reading the first 2 books before as this books follow on from the last one. The characters are well written and easy to connect with and the author does an amazing job of painting the scene for the reader.
This is a story about time travelling. Katie and Colm have been asked to save someone but can saving that person change their futures? Can a spoke word change the course of history for the better or worse?
Filled with magic, mystery and adventure this story is one that keeps you wanting more.
Where Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a beautifully written romance full of suspense, seduction and rich in content. Where Flowers Bloom is a creatively evolving story of romance with a little history and mystery. It pretty much covered everything I like in a good read. As a first time reader of Nikki Vale’s work, it was a great introduction to her technique. This diverse cast of characters invaded my mind and thoughts, and they are still in my head. They have left a lasting impression. Kendyll was a little difficult to get a read on, but she intrigued me like not a lot of other characters have. Her appeal was incredible and I really enjoyed getting to know her. Wes was a lovable lad that I could not help but be totally enamoured with. For some reason the male characters are the ones I relate to first, and Wes was one of the easiest I found to get into. Tears, wonder, warmth and love were all felt during this book. Throw in Vance and you get a spicy and explosive twist to the tale. The story was set out well and delivered quite a punch. Passion with a punch. This story will keep you on the edge. 4 stars.
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Diana Vale is a contemporary romance author based in London, UK. Professor Valentine is her first novella in the Kirk University series. The series features a collection of books that take place in the fictitious Kirk University, in the small town of Kirk in Northern England. Fall in love with a different couple each time. Series to be exclusively in Kindle Unlimited.
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Cam Johns began her career as a published author in 2016 with the release of her first book – Arousing Consequences – to the trilogy, The Arousing Series. However, actually publishing wasn’t part of her plan. After her husband was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, she found writing became a great way to relieve the tension and mounted pressures that come with watching someone she loves suffer from such a harsh diagnosis. It was her husband that pushed her to share her voice, regardless of how erotic that voice would become.
Live. Love. Laugh. A well-known mantra that has become her way of living. Live, by accepting the things you cannot change. Love, the ones closest to you as if there’s no tomorrow. Laugh, each day because sadness will get you no where.
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I started writing when I was nine years old. I was in love, it was poetry, and it was absolutely awful. I’ve always loved the written word, and at the age of thirteen I started posting short stories on various free platforms. Short stories grew to multi chapter novellas, which eventually turned to novels. Since then I’ve written hundreds of thousands of words, self-published five short stories, one novel, and am now working with Inkspell Publishing to publish two manuscripts coming early 2021.
Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Beckoned: Born of Darkness (Book 1) by R.B. Fields
This is the first book by Fields and I will be waiting for more. Beckoned is an amazing start to a great series. Fields knows how to write and bring the readers back.
Dawn has never felt like she belonged anywhere. She’s a nurse in the ER and sees a lot of things. She is told that her mother didn’t die by the hands of a monster, but she soon learns that’s not true. The quote I chose for Dawn is: “I’m going to sit by the pond. Let me know when I can come in to eat, would you? You do have human food, right?”
Silas is one of the four vampire mates to Dawn. When he finds her on the bridge trying to kill another of his kind he is shocked. He’s the first to bond with her and knows how she enhances his powers. The quote I chose for Silas is: “I heard them, too, in the woods, though they were very far away — farther than I should be able to hear. Something about her is increasing my range and the intensity of my powers, and —”
Kain is the smart one of Dawn’s mates. When he tends to her wounds he finds that he is stronger. He doesn’t want to go too deep as he needs to research. The quote I chose for Kain is: “Not much to tell. I was in the war , which one is irrelevant — they are all the same. I do not remember dying. I do not remember turning. I do know it took me nearly eighty years to find Markula … and those like him.”
Draynor is the second to bond with Dawn. The third of her mates and the one who can feel things. He doesn’t know what to make of her at first. Soon that all changes and he doesn’t want to leave her. The quote I chose for Draynor is: “I guarantee none of them can hear as well as we can. They can’t sense us the way we can sense them. And if Dawn’s with us, she’ll likely dampen their senses as she did ours before we bonded, leaving our powers all the more finely honed. Our best option is —”
Markula is the leader of their hive. The fourth and the last to mate with Dawn. When he does he finds that she may be playing them. He doesn’t trust her and hasn’t from the beginning. The quote I chose for Markula is: “There are no vices for us, no real dangers for addiction. We can’t invite that in, especially when we have no frame of reference for what kind of addiction this might be.”
Highly recommended for Erotica Romance lovers.
Second Chance Spirit: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Pulkinen is a one click author. Hands down. She has mastered paranormal romantic comedy and always does a fantastic job with character development, plenty of emotion, just the right amount of sass, and good paranormal fun. If you like a good romance and things that go bump in the night, you’ll love this book.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
DeBlassie writes so vividly that I finished before I realized the end was near. While this short story wasn’t my favorite of the author’s, it was extremely well written. This was out of my normal reading fare and isn’t something I would normally grab. But if you like a creepy macabre, with a romantic bent, this book will be something you should pick up.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bound By Secrets (Book Two of the Deadly Isles Special Ops series) by Amy McKinley was a great read! Although I like the first book better than this one, this one was great in it’s own way. McKinley handled the woes of an abusive relationship without it being a huge trigger, which was impressive in my opinion. I felt like there should have been a bit more of a backstory with Kayla and Roy’s relationship, and with Kayla and Jaxon’s past. This book had a slower build-up in my opinion versus the first one, and wasn’t as thrilling. However, there was an unexpected twist that I loved and suspense at the very end. All in all this was a really good read and I can’t wait for the installment in this series!
Where Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
From the first chapter I knew this was going to be an emotional wonderful read. And boy was I right. The characters were so beautifully crafted and the storyline moved seemlessly. Everything felt very tangible and relatable. I felt as though I was alongside the characters and watching the beautiful imagery unfold. Just a beautiful book of emotion and heart. Loved it.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Traveler: Chimera Rising by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve loved this series and was anxious to read this next installment. And then I saw the blurb and saw that it included Merlin and Arthurian time frame and I was giddy. I loved how this story flowed and intertwined a beloved established character with Nemechek’s tome. Very well written and balanced. If you love medieval settings and time travel, you’ll love this book.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this crime caper. Evans kept my attention captive from beginning to end. I really appreciated how the premise was established early, with just the right amount of suspense and chill to make you shiver with anticipation. Well thought out and really great characters to connect with. This will be one I’ll gladly go back to read again.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Nobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ooh this book is a good one. I love a good friends to lovers romantic struggle and throw in some music – I’m hooked! Lennon did a beautiful job weaving this story and pulling the reader in immediately. I felt the emotions and the music and just loved every page. Loved it!
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance (Haunted Ever After Book 1)
by Carrie Pulkinen was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning.
Allison is a special person, she can see dead people. When she goes with her best friend to a party, this is where she meets Logan the owner. Logan is an empath and when he sees Allison he could tell she was different and was instantly drawn to her. Fate steps in a few more times and they see each other again.
Can these two get past their fears and secrets to have a relationship?
We get romance, suspense, and so much more with this haunting read. The author does a great job with her writing and you get pulled right in. I look forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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A Tennis Pro To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore is another great mystery starring Beck O’Rourke. Lizzie, Beck’s sister talks Beck into taking tennis lessons at a nearby country club. Beck loves to read and really isn’t an athletic gal, who I totally relate to. The thing Beck is good at is solving mysteries. Several weeks after starting tennis lessons one of the tennis pros that both Beck and Lizzie had class with is found dead. Beck has assisted the local detective Devon Mathis with solving a couple other mysterious death in the community of Manatee Beach, Florida. In the past Detective Devon was against Beck helping solve the crimes. But a summer spent apart (Beck was helping her mom after surgery) seems to have softened his feelings.
I think this is my favorite book of the series. I loved that we continue to learn more about the main characters and the supporting characters like Scratchoff and Shirley. Can’t wait to read more crime solving in future books.
Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Carrie Pulkinen has a way of creating vibrant worlds that draw the reader in. I could not put this book down. The story of Allison and Logan was really exciting and a joy to read. The book included some mystry and excitement as well as love. Allison and Logan found each other and although the journey to their love had some drama, I was happy that they were able to get together. I definitely look forward to the next installment of this series.
Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my second book by Paul DeBlassie III. This book was well written and extremely detailed. The players in this book are Mother Juana, Gabriél and Consuela. Mother Juana is a spiritual leader and Gabriel’s actual birth mother and Consuela is Gabriel’s wife. “Goddess of Everything is a blood-curdling tale of the affection of one mother for her son and her son’s struggle for truth, freedom, and love”. This was a great story and so detailed. Absolutely recommend it.
Hell In A Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Honestly, if you guys haven’t read the first two books in this series already, you aren’t paying attention to my reviews. Or you live under a rock. This book didn’t disappoint and I’m in love with all the characters and the writing style of Naomi Valkyrie. This is Oren and Teivel’s story. I feel like I’m part of their group and can’t wait to find out what’s going to happen next. What kind of bad guy we get to fight and who we are protecting this go ‘round. Do yourself a favor and add Naomi as a favorite author and get ready to read one of the best supernatural series I’ve ever read! ((**READ THEM IN ORDER PEOPLE, IT’S A GREAT SERIES!))
Third Time’s a Ghost: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Third Time’s a Ghost (Haunted Ever After Book 3)
By Carrie Pulkinen
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Third Time’s a Ghost (Haunted Ever After Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen. It is a story that pulled me in and didn’t let me go until the final page. I loved the characters of Gage Dawson and Erica Miller. They are well-developed characters that I enjoyed. I loved the bantering back and forth between all of the characters. The author does an amazing job of making the storyline and the characters come alive. This is a comedy with a ghostly plot. I enjoyed that characters from other books in the series are in this one as well. This story had me laughing and turning pages to find out what happens next. Don’t miss out on the next exciting and entertaining book in this series. I highly recommend reading it.
Second Chance Spirit: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Second Chance Spirit (Haunted Ever After Book 2)
By Carrie Pulkinen
5 out of 5 stars
I loved the book Second Chance Spirit (Haunted Ever After Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. I loved the characters Trent Austin and Tina Sanders. Tina is intelligent, independent, and very attracted to Trent. Trent is intelligent and can get any woman he wants. He is attracted to Tina. What does the future hold for them? Read this book to find out. I loved that the characters from the first book are brought forward to this one. I also loved the bantering back and forth between the characters. The author does an amazing job of making the story and the characters come alive. Don’t miss out on a romantic, exciting, and entertaining book. I highly recommend it.
