A Moore Affair by Michele Sims
Bringing together Ari and Bella in the bonds of matrimony is so beautiful and makes you wants an HEA for them both. But true to her writing style the author begins the story heavily bonded in family but full of twists, turns, suspense and secrets. The rollercoaster made this novel a page turner. I couldn’t put this book down and cannot wait for book five!!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
To Be a Fae Queen amazed me! There were so many different elements in the book that it was slightly overwhelming at first. But, once the different elements began to intertwine, it all made sense and I could not put this book down. Tricia Copeland delivers superb characters and an interesting storyline. Copeland also creates a magical world of Middle Earth, the land between Upper and Lower Earth, where the Fae reside. To Be a Fae Queen is magical, fantastical, but also believable and relatable in a way. I felt drawn to the world of the Fae and their duty to protect the dwellers of Upper Earth, the humans. The Fae must also protect their own realm and kingdoms, which creates problems for the newly appointed Queen Titania. I am greatly looking forward to the next book in The Realm Series!
The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oof!!! My mind is absolutely blown!!! From the start I thought the author under played the suspenseful plot and the paranormal bent but with book two came back with a bang. Now book three is absolutely mind blowing!! The paranormal is kinda more in the undertones of this part of the tale, but once again family plays a heavy part of the plot.
Ari (Miles) is a superstar and has met his match but Bella finds his fascination with Fire a little frightening. She is both intrigued and repulsed. Will we get an HEA? I am not gonna tell you, you will have to read it to find out! You won’t be disappointed!!
Act II. Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After reading book one I was apprehensive about reading the second one but was intrigued enough to see if the author filled in the plot holes from the first story and I am so glad I did. This book is well written and includes a little bit of everything. It is all at once suspenseful, romantic and paranormal. Family is the overall theme and plays heavily in this tale. Overall I enjoyed this story immensely and can’t wait for book three.
Act I: Seed On Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was my first read by this author. I found that this story had several plot and character details that were either missing or ambiguous. That said it was a pretty good read. I think some of the tale is engaging and well developed. I enjoyed the suspenseful moments and found the family dynamics believable. I am hopeful that the next in this series will fill in some of the plot gaps.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love curling up to a great mafia, dark romance and this was a perfect read. Right from the beginning I was entranced with the dual POV of Aly and Luca. Two rival mafia families and forbidden chemistry make this story sizzle. Luca is intriguing, protective, alpha and part of the Rossi family. Aly is smart and strong and part of the Mancini family. When they meet, you can just feel Luca’s presence in protecting Aly, even though she is from a rival mafia family. Things turn when Aly has an arranged marriage by her father and Luca was not having none of that to the point the families were about to have a war over it. I loved the action, twists, turns and steamy chemistry between Luca and Aly!
The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ketril and his buddy are at it again. Rivalries, death of a woman and it’s mighty close to home. Again, this is an excellent book. A historical mystery set in the time of the Vikings, it has lots of action, wonderful characters and a plot that will keep you engaged and wanting more. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I highly recommend it.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story finds Luca and Aly on opposite sides of the Mafia. Aly the “secret” daughter that no one acknowledges but yet they all protect and Luca, the orphan who was adopted into the Mafia and made a son.
Luca vows to always protect Aly and he keeps his word up to the day that he takes her for his own.
WONDERFUL character building, I can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the series.
New to me author but she has drawn into her world with this first book in the series.
Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This isn’t a genre I read often but once I started I was pulled right in. This was a great suspenseful 5 star read. This is a fast paced read about Amy who decides to search for her father to get some answers and hopefully have a relationship with him. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next and to see if she would succeed. There are so many things going on, the author does a great job with her writing. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I also enjoyed the story because I live in Wisconsin not far from where this story was set. Just made it a little extra special. You can read this book as a stand alone but you may want to read book one first so you get the back story. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a one-of-a kind book. I have never read a historical mystery set in the time of the Vikings. The plot was orginal. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next. The characters were unique and engaging. I found their personalities something that kept me into the story. this was a fantastic story and I loved it. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series. Highly recommend.
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series. If you haven’t read first one I encourage you to. Titania’s story continues with trouble brewing and problems with the High Council. She is still the heroine you fall in love with in first book, but the events in this book add more dimension to her character. I’m still blown away with the attention to detail with this fantasy world. I hope there will be another book!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Talk about having to grow up quick, this book delivered a heroine that will surprise you with her maturity and wisdom. After her three brothers die, Titania is next in line to take the throne. At the age of fifteen, Titania has to make decisions with her kingdom in mind. The world created by the author is beautiful, full, and dangerous. I thought the character development was in depth with the characters facing adversity and having issues within as well. If you love fantasy worlds, this is your book!
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. This is the first book in this new series for her and I look forward to reading more. This is a great start to the series. It is dark in spots and the author’s writing style brings the story to life. I was pulled into the story by the characters and kept engaging to the end. The twists and turns made the story not only pop but also hard to put down. This is a mafia romance story where the characters are connectable and made the story entertaining to read. It is a fast paced story about what happens when an arranged marriage turns out to be more than what is bargained for. I enjoyed the characters’ connection and chemistry. Their growth as well as the plot growth throughout the story made the story easy to read. It is a great story that I really enjoyed and is worth the pick up. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Review by @bjwagner
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Here we are again with a terribly young queen with insight far beyond her tender age of 16 years old.
Titania struggles as the realm doesn’t appreciate she saved them from disaster and instead condems her. she struggles knowing her instincts are right and true but a council of a different generation can’t see things the way she does.
she perseveres despite some heart lurching goodbyes and she learns not to trust so quickly except in her own decisions. she makes one hard decision after another but continues above all else to put the realm and her kingdom first.
will she regain trust in herself, can she erase self doubt…can she protect a realm that doesnt seem to want her protection and can she mend her poor young broken heart….?
wonderful YA series… its a can’t miss!
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was fire right from the beginning. I love a good mafia war and especially one as saucy as this! The book was engaging, well written, entertaining, and had just the perfect amount of burn. I really enjoyed it and found once I got cozy, there was no hope in putting it down! I certainly can’t wait to see what else comes from the series! Get it now! You won’t regret it!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
the youngest child of a King and Queen who’s lives were turned upside down with tragedy leaves 15 year old Titania as the queen of her realm.
her early rein is fraught with decisions to be made that are far beyond her tender years but Titania though stubborn and headstrong always puts her Realm before herself.
Many will be plotting against her thinking her to young to lead and some of those plotting behind her back will shock you.
Can Titania grow from an entitled princess kept locked up by parents trapped by tragedy into a young leader… her journey and growth will keep you captivated to the last page!
The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Bear at Midnight is the fourth intriguing instalment in the Orkneyinga Murders series by Lexie Conyngham. As with the previous books, this is an intriguing historical crime and investigation story- a bit of a whodunit murder mystery that kept me guessing the whole way through.
Again, this story is set in Scotland in the age of the Vikings- with characters we have met previously. And as I have come to expect, this talented author pulled me into the story and transported me through time with her vivid descriptions and detailed storytelling.
This book could be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the previous books, as they are definitely worth the read, too.
Looking forward to more.
Thank you, Lexie Conyngham!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was looking forward to reading this book. It took a bit for me to get into the story but that is to no fault of the author or the story. Enzo and Sofia’s eventually did pull me in. I enjoy a good Friends to lovers book and this book is just that. I loved the way it played out and their relationship evolved from the kids that grew up with each other into accepting the love between them.
Reviewed by @awesomelyamber
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Luca, is the son of the head of the Rossi Mafia family, is expected to learn the ropes in order to become head of the family when his father is ready to step down. Through a twist of fate, Aly, the bastard child of an opposing family, the Mancini family, catches Lucas eyes and intrigues him when they are young. Over the years this leads Luca to watch over Aly from the shadows and steps in when necessary. But, when he learns Aly has been promised to someone else, he takes action, kidnapping Aly. She is his, no one else is suppose to touch her. Luca decides as a way to keep Aly and get back at her father, the two of them will wed. The chemistry between the two is off the charts. This well written story keeps you on the edge of your seat, waiting to see what surprising twist will be next. I highly recommend reading this book, I could not put it down. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book of this series. Looking forward to more works by Emily Bowie.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Anton is an actor and one of the Titans. Even though he spends a majority of his time filming away from home, he knows his heart has found a home with Elsa. Elsa is a high-powered real estate agent who is head over heels in love with Anton. When Anton pops the question, there isn’t a doubt in her mind when she says yes.
Both are excited about their new marriage and want to start a family together. However, when tragedy strikes, the strength of their love is put to the test. Elsa copes by pushing Anton away…and finding any way she can to dull the pain she is feeling. When Anton issues an ultimatum, and Elsa ignores it, she must make a decision that will alter her life.
I felt for both of these characters. They are both juggling life and work…and finding the balance is hard to do. While they both deal with loss during this book…Elsa is is also dealing with learning that the future she has planned out for herself cannot happen. This book covers a lot of heavy topics…but in a way that is human and feels real. I enjoyed this story and look forward to the next book in the series.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sinful Vow
By Emily Bowie
5-stars
I’m going to start off by saying that this is not the first book I’ve read by this author but it certainly is my favourite, in fact it’s actually my favourite mafia read to date!
I completely devoured this book, I read it in record time as I couldn’t get enough of these characters, I was so captivated by the storyline that I read it in one sitting, I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading. The chemistry between the main characters is so unbelievably strong it could be felt through the pages, I feel like I’ve never rooted for a couple more!
This book had everything I look for in a mafia read, it was dark, detailed, action-packed, tragic, shocking, steamy and of course over the top. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next mafia read!
Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What starts out as a story of a girl trying to find her dad turns into so much more than that within the pages of this book.
Amy is pretty sure she has figured out who her father is…and the timing is perfect because she needs someone who can help her figure out what’s going on with her. You see, she has recently begun to fly. That’s right…she has magic and she needs someone figuring out her secret before she could control it. Therefore, she needed to find Daddy Dear…and soon!
What follows is a story of a girl trying to navigate magic, high school, family history and family secrets. An entire world was brought to life throughout the book and I really enjoyed it. It was a very touching book that told a good story that kept my attention from start to end. This was a quick read for me…probably because I couldn’t put it down!
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sinful Vow is the first novel in the Dark Mafia Sins series by Emily Bowie. Luca Rossi is an orphan who, after a chance encounter when a prank goes wrong, becomes the heir to the Rossi mafia family. Aly is the daughter of the head of the Mancini family, the Rossi’s rival. When Luca meets Aly she is only 16, he becomes her shadow for the next few years maintaining his distance but making sure she is safe. When Aly is betrothed to someone else, Luca decides he has had enough waiting and makes his move. However, lines become blurred when what initially was a power move against a rival family becomes more. This is a fast paced steamy mafia romance with very likable characters. I really enjoyed the story and am looking forward to the next book in this series.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Steamy, action-packed and gripping! This book has it all. Sinful Vow follows a “forbidden” steamy love story, but is equally so much more. It explores betrayal, trauma and emotional turmoil through the eyes of top mafia families. I loved this story from the very start, I could not put it down! Particularly, I really liked the balance between sexy and action. Additionally, I became quite invested in the characters as they were very well developed throughout the story.
There was nothing that I disliked about this story, only that I want to read more about the timeline gaps early on. Although, this doesn’t impact the plot at all. Overall, this story was perfect for me. If you are a fan of complex love stories with twists and turns along the way, then this book is for you! I cannot wait to read what comes next.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
These books are outstanding! I love the twisty story which filled me with hope, shock and a What? WHAT?! responses. I enjoy how the author drags me into this world with the simply wonderful character and fast paced story. We really get a deep deep dive into Luca Rossi. How he became a boy being groomed to take over, how his secrets and loyalty helped and hindered him but mostly how his family and their love made him the man he is today. Aly is the opposite. She didn’t have the support or love of her given name. She had to learn a lot just to survive in this world. Both of these characters had a lot of growth throughout the story.
I read this fairly quickly and I am eagerly looking forward to more in this series.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in a new Mafia series. I had high hopes for this book as I love Mafia romance books and I had previously read, and enjoyed, one by this author. I’m so glad to say that it totally lived up to my expectations and more. I absolutely loved this book.
I was totally gripped to Luca and Aly’s story. The story gripped me from the very first chapter and continued to keep me gripped and entertained right to the very end. As with most mafia romance books there is a lot of violence, danger, drama and intrigue. In addition to this, it’s also a fantastic enemies to lovers story as Luca and Aly belong to opposing mafia families who have hated each other for years.
I loved reading about Luca and Aly. Both are fascinating characters and I can say that the author has done a great job in creating these characters. I could have read about them for hours and hours. Luca isn’t used to women being sassy and answering him back and that’s exactly what he gets with Aly.
If this first book in the series is anything to go by, then this is going to be an awesome series. Definitely recommend.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! The story was very well written and I loved Luca and Aly’s characters. The rival between the Rossi and Mancini family was also executed beautifully. If you like dark mafia books this is definitely one for you! It also gives off the feel of star crossed lovers so it will check that mark for you as well. Just overall a very well written story and I really enjoyed it.
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Luca and Aly fall in love at an early age and have a long, troubled history. Can they be together. They are each the prodigy of one of the biggest mafia families in Texas. What an exciting and full of adventure book this was. Starting with Luca’s first encounters as a young boy up to Aly’s marriage in adulthood, we see them go through some mighty big challenges. Facing some uptight families with guns, they are both stubborn, pig-headed and seem to have death wishes but they do get through those challenges. Well-written and smooth flowing, it was easy to stay engaged and pick your loves and hates in the supporting characters. The plot was fantastic. I love this series. You should give it a shot. Worth the read. Highly recommend.
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well I am still intrigued! To Be a Fae Guardian was good! It starts pretty much where book 1 left off with the consequences of one’s actions.
Titania is once again brought under scrutiny for treason. She always believed she was doing the right thing and hopes others will see fit.
It’s a story about how the Queen of Aubren navigates devastation in varying ways to reign supreme. Not trying to spoil book 1 or book 2 navigating this review has been difficult. All questions will be answered if you just read it!
It’s definitely not a standalone, you really should look into reading book 1 first. All will make better sense if you do. If you enjoyed book 1, what are you waiting for?!?!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve only recently enjoyed books involving Fae, so I took a risk jumping into this story. It was good, I felt some parts were a little slow but that hasn’t deterred me from wanting to read book 2!
To Be a Fae Queen, introduces us to Princess Titania, a stubborn and elusive Fae who will do anything to help the Fae of Aubren, as well as those in other realms. Begging her father, the king, to allow her to help out in the battle against the kobold Titania is restricted to their home.
Titania comes up with a plan to go searching for the kobold herself with the assistance of Foster who has been enlisted to protect her.
Coming out victorious her father graciously hands over his crown making her queen. Though in the same evening her integrity was brought into question and to be challenged to prove she’s worthy of her birth right.
Does she succeed in the challenge?
What about Foster, where does he fit into everything?
Did they really defeat the kobold?
Those 3 questions and more will come to fruition and be answered if you give this Fae novel a chance! If you’re like me and are on the fence when it come to Fae novels, then let me tell you, you’re missing out if you don’t give this book a chance!
