Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I absolutely love this series! This book is the perfect mix of steam, romance and drama. The main characters Mason and Rhyann were well developed and extremely likable. Definitely a must read series!
Hard Lover by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. This book has everything you’d ever want. It has action, people trying to fall in love, so many crazy obstacles in their way, sibling love, family, and even hot scenes. Callie Rose is adorable and so relatable. She’s in college and has always been in love with her older brothers best friend. Noah has never been allowed to have a real relationship due to a terrible mistake he’s made in his past. But when he finally starts to see Callie Rose as an adult, all hell breaks lose, and he’s going to need everybody’s help to get out of it. Even people he didn’t even know knew about him. Read this book. It’s amazing. One of the best books I’ve ever read! Couldn’t put it down!
Love’s Mulligan by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
First time reading this author. What a super cute second chance love story. Kellie is a hometown girl living in Vegas, trying to escape her past. But can one really escape that first love? Harrison is like the one that got away but he actually just left. Left Kellie alone, broken and confused. Kellie is an adult now and able to make her own choices.
Harrison was an up-and-coming golfer when he left his hometown and his girl, Kellie. Of course, life happened and Kellie disappeared. Harrison continued his golf career, becoming a pro. However, his image leaves a little to be desired by his sponsors. He needs a wife and a family and a white picket fence. He knows Kellie is the one that got away and he knows she should be the wife he needs. But his team has chosen someone else. Can a chance meeting and love really conquer all?
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
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This book is a continuation of the amazing series written by Manda Mellett. This story melts your heart. Peg has always been one of my favorite characters ever since his role in the first book in the series. To see him find love warms my heart. There is a lot of aggressive and painful patches to get through in the story, but it is so worth it to get to the lovely bond these two people share. Peg is the Sergeant at Arms for the Satan’s Devils motorcycle gang, but he is also a veteran, a sweetheart, and wants love. Darcy is a badass firefighter with a team of her own. She has gotten herself into a bad situation when Peg finds her, and from there on out, they stick together. Read this book. It’s amazing, just like all the others in this series!
Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Mental health even today is so taboo, which honestly is so sad the fact that this author not only made it a huge part of this book but showed how you can heal from it is amazing. Addy and Wes were teen lovers that were torn apart in a crazy life altering moment and find each other years later by nothing but faith. They show you have to keep going through your lows to reach your highs. 100% recommend.
Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Absolutely amazing book. Definitely one to read again.
The amount of mysteries that are recovered in this book is amazing. Especially for an investigator who works on her own.
This book is a cross between “who done it” and “cluedo”
Ashes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ashes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray is a dark erotica/BDSM story. Reuben is a Dom that has been dreaming of Alice for years, not knowing who she is. He feels that once he finds her everything will fall into place. As he goes home to spend some down time with friends, there she is. And to Reuben’s chagrin, she’s a brat. I enjoyed the dynamic between Reuben and his friends. I love that he dives in and tries to make a difference. I was not a big fan of Alice but she and Reuben dive in and try to make it work with each other. The book was a nice read but it was a bit long. There are some pacing issues because of info dumps. All-in-all a good read for those that like the BDSM genre.
Azreya, Aztec Priestess by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m not sure exactly what I expected from this series but the book I started reading was not it. This is a rich story, detailed and complex, steeped in mythological history. The illustrations are absolutely magnificent and compliment the book entirely.
The story itself is such an interesting one to read. The author paints such a vivid picture that you can picture it all so clearly. I was so easily lost within the pages, consumed by the story unfolding. This is a fantastic book that I think everyone should read.
Ashes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book had me hooked from the beginning. I found it hard to put it down. There were so many different aspects that kept me entertained. I appreciated the warning from the author before reading. It was needed in some parts. Amazing characters made it feel as though it was happening in front of me.
Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you have been following along with the Mafia Elite series you will know that this series needs to be read in order and that all of the books are intertwined with the others. This is book seven and the action begins in the very first chapter, so hang on. This author really knows how to get things started:
A tsunami of dread rose, and I balanced precariously on the crest of the giant wave…
Mia is one tough cookie and has been a Mafia princess her entire life. But in the mafia, princess does not mean what you think it means. No birds singing, no rainbows. Mostly death, blood and betrayal.
Nico is a Mafia prince, son of the La Rosa family boss, Robert. His destiny is with the family. Life is not easy when you are in a Mafia family but happiness can be found. Sometimes in the unlikeliest of places.
This story is not for the faint of heart as there is Mafia mischief and sweet sweet revenge.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
My Darling Rogue by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am blown away by Gabriel and Celia’s relationship in this beautiful historical romance! This book is full of detailed, steamy scenes that are incredibly written. April Moran certainly knows how to manage to pull you into this story and keep your interest without every sexual encounter being cliché.
Lady Celia is one of the few friends in her circle that has not found a suitor but still feels the need for distractions. Gabriel does not share the same noble upbringing and is caught in between staying in the shadows or admitting he wants more. Both Gabriel and Lady Celia are on the same page about not wanting to marry, but for similar, unspeakable reasons – they are ashamed of their pasts. While these two seem to be on opposite sides of the love spectrum, they have an un
If we were picking books to re-read, this would be at the top of my list. Even though there are plenty of spectacular steamy sequences in this first book of the Wicked Rogues Romance series, you can expect to be even more fulfilled with the exciting storyline!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Jester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jester is an exciting fantasy that combines paranormal magic with performative illusions. Young adult and teen readers who enjoy magic tricks and circus skills will love this story!
Lisette, who goes by the stage name Mirage, is struggling to survive in a competitive world of entertainers. Relying on every show to pay for her next meal, she is desperate for a more stable and lucrative gig. Unfortunately, there’s a lot standing between her and the coveted position of Queen’s Jester, including her talented and beautiful competitor Luc and the fact that her father killed the King.
I particularly enjoyed how the dynamic between Luc and Lisette evolved over the course of the story. And there’s a great cast of supporting characters we meet along the way, such as the somewhat sleazy Del, and the mischievous young Cillian.
This book gets five stars from me! Totally enchanting, I struggled to put it down.
Collateral Damage by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Trey is one of the best surgeons around and for all outward appearances is a saint. Everyone who meets him is instantly smitten with him and his charming demeanor. The nurses he works with, both young and old alike, swoon over him and fight to get his attention. Trey, however, is not interested in anyone since losing his one and only true love. This, along with his involvement in the Mafia, are things that Trey does not openly share with many. Then he meets Hailey at a charity event for the hospital and he finds himself attracted to her. Feeling as though he is betraying the memory of the love he lost Trey puts Hailey out of his mind. Hailey, feeling hurt after being rejected by Trey, also tries to put him out of her mind.
All of that suddenly changes when Trey’s boss at the hospital asks for Trey’s help to save his stepdaughter, Hailey, after she is abducted. He is aware of Trey’s involvement in the Mafia and feels that having Trey help is the best option because of Trey’s connections. He also does not want to risk police involvement for his own sordid reasons. Before long, Trey has found Hailey and when she explains what her stepfather has done Trey and Hailey decide to team up. Together they follow a trail of money that leads them farther and farther into danger as they unearth dark secrets that put both of their lives at risk.
Trey is the ultimate blend of good guy and bad guy mixed perfectly together in one sexy package. Hailey is a girl on a mission to stop her stepfather from his self-serving ways. Together Trey and Hailey make a great team as they fight evil and corruption together. I really enjoyed reading to see what would become of them and if they would realize their feelings for each other. I was intrigued by the secrets they unravelled and completely thrown off guard by the twist at the end. I highly recommend this book!
Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nico is content with his life within the Mafia and at peace with who he is. He is happy to be alone and not allow any woman to penetrate his heart or get close to him. Then along comes Mia, who has sought him out to enlist his help with her father, a well known and feared New York Mafia boss. She has known Nico for a long time and feels as though he is the only one she can trust and the one person who can help her. Mia asks Nico to marry her and offer her protection in exchange for information on the underground sex trafficking ring that her father and stepbrother are running. Mia wants to expose them and take down their operation. She also wants her father out of her life for good and will do anything to stop him. Nico is reluctant at first to help Mia, but he finds himself strangely attracted to this beautiful woman. He also feels the strange need to protect her from the horrible things she has had to endure at the hands of her father and stepbrother. Mia was reluctant to ask Nico for his help and unsure if she can trust him but is desperate for love and protection, things she no longer has since her mother passed away. Tired of being abused and used as a pawn in her father’s sick games she feels there is no other option.
Although Nico and Mia come together in one of the most unlikely of ways the attraction between them is undeniable. The author does a great job of unfolding the story of Nico and Mia as she builds up from that initial attraction they feel for one another and how that attraction builds into love. It seems Nico has finally found a woman who can penetrate the thick armour he has built up around his heart and Mia has finally found someone to love and protect her. As their story unfolds the reader is drawn into a world of crime, danger, suspense, action, and romance. A must read!
My Darling Rogue by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My Darling Rogue
By April Moran
Absolutely Hot Rogue Book
This was an amazing book. I really couldn’t put the book down. The couple, they seemed like they were not meant for each other, but they start this bonding relationship and they start liking each other. This book starts off with promises of anything a romance is really made of.
Lady Celia Buchanan is the daughter of an Earl that is looking for love, understanding and acceptance of her secrets from her past. Gabriel Rose is the bastard son of a nobleman that is drawn to Celia. He wants his woman, he thinks his social status is the way to go to get her. The two in the couple fall for each other, this is the opposites attract type romance and in so many good ways in this book. Their attraction is super strong, they are an alpha and gives his girl the comfort a lady really needs and deserves.
April Moran writes a very well start for her series I do recommend this book if you like a very well written romance with all the spicy details.
Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I simply couldn’t stop reading once I started. The first few chapters were a little slow, as was I in the uptake. I love how the book switches views between the 2 main characters. It is both frustrating and pulls you in all the more wondering how the others perspective ties into the whole story. I both cried and laughed out loud reading this book. I cannot wait for the next in the series. Although it is great as just a stand alone!
My Darling Rogue by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful time piece romance with a dark and steamy twist.
Celia Buchanan, a headstrong daughter of high society, with a scarred past pushing shadows onto her future.
Gabriel Rose, a strong man not afraid to play the villain, with a conflicting bloodline.
They know that something exists between them even before their eyes meet. The chemistry is palpable, and all their friends can tell. But they both try and fight their future. But fate has a funny way of making everything happen, one way or another. Together, Celia and Gabriel learn each other’s secrets and pasts, and work together to build a better future for themselves, together.
Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It is a story of how opposites attract and enemies become lovers. The glamorous singer, Leah, has a hidden history. Dominik, who is in the Bratva brotherhood, tries to steal from Leah, but it gets botched. Now he needs to find out Leah’s history in order to have leverage over her to keep her quiet. This book has romance, suspense and keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through.
Ashes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
**BOOK CONTAINS TRIGGER WARNINGS**
Holy hell! I could not stop reading this book! This is the first I’ve read of Lindsay Murray, but it definitely won’t be the last! The thought that she has put into her characters, plot, setting, descriptions, everything is just phenomenal. She sucks you in from the beginning and doesn’t let you go. I absolutely love the way she deals with the dark and heavy topics of mental health, abuse, kinks and proclivities, etc. She does it in such a professional, yet normal and relatable way. There is no shaming of any kind. And I am very impressed with the way she took the time to put the trigger warnings at the beginning of her book and she goes into detail about them so the reader is very aware of what they may come across and can make an informed decision about whether or not to proceed. Murray has my utmost respect for that.
I love the dynamic between Reuben and Alice and how as a reader your heart is jerked back and forth between the two. You’re mad at one for what they are doing to the other…then you’re mad at the other one because now they are being an idiot. It’s just magical the way Murray can make you feel all the feels for these characters. Just know that you will cry, cuss, cry some more, be happy, be mad, be heartbroken, and be happy again…all within a matter of chapters! I cannot recommend this book enough! I had to find out what was going to happen but I didn’t want the story to end! This book will not only make you face your deepest, darkest desires, but also your deepest, darkest demons.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Love’s Mulligan: A second chance surprise wedding interracial romance by CA Miconi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is such a sweet book. Kellie has a lot of spunk and will make you laugh and Harrison is relatable and sweet. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and just have a good time while reading this book. Plus who can resist a HEA!
Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Quinn is a Princess, an Omega, and comes from old blood, strong blood. And she’s a princess on the run. Her parents sudden demise caused her to flee, knowing she must do everything in her power to protect her family’s secret. Even if that meant tying herself to a stranger. Prince Kieran is intrigued by Quinnlynn. Although he’s one of the oldest of his kind, he had never met anyone quite like this Princess. Her offer for marriage after sneaking into his realm was too good to pass up. And so began their twisted love story.
Lexi C. Foss has written a beautiful paranormal love story with mature and dark twists.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am all for second chance romances and true love winning out but I didn’t want that with this book. I am Team Princess. I loved Josh and Mavis together when they were younger but I didn’t want them together now. The book was really good and well written. I will definitely read more books from this author.
The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brilliantly written and based on a true story this book was one for the heart. Based in World War II, it is the story of a young girl’s life when the Nazi’s invaded France. A tale of courage, hardships, family ties and the fight for survival. The author has given a voice to past with a sensitivity that is to be admired. I was drawn into the story from start to finish. Highly recommend.
Scandalously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The fifth book in the Titans of Manhattan series and we have Alessia and Kristopher’s story. Kris is an interesting Titan as he is the one who is already settled down, but not in a happy way. This book is a contemporary romance with the Titan stamp of darkness (some trigger warnings) and steam. I have loved all the books from this author and I look forward to more.
4 Stars
Dragonslayer Dragon Heart (Dragon Heart Book 1) Audiobook by Isobelle Cate
Dragonslayer Dragon Heart is the first book in the Dragon Heart Series (Audiobook) and I absolutely enjoyed listening. From the very beginning I was pulled in and I found myself caught up in the story. The narrator did a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life and keeping your attention. The different tones pulled me in and had me on the edge a couple of times. There’s definitely some chemistry between them. What will happen when the one man you fall for turns out to be the who was destined to kill you? Saxton and Orelle will soon find out what their destiny has in store for them. I highly recommend listening to this fast paced, action packed Fantasy/Romance to find out what happens next. This is a new author to me but I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from them.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is book one of the trilogy. This is a new to me author but I couldn’t get enough of this book! I can’t wait to see how the rest of the series continues.
This story is a second chance romance but it’s not as simple as that. Love never is though. I don’t want to give too much away because honestly, you just have to read it but there is lots of emotion and secrets. The dynamic between all of the characters really pulls you into the story. Mavis left to spare Josh but confided in his brother, Austin. Josh will stop at nothing to fight for what he knows he deserves. Even if that means going against his brother. What choice will Mavis make?
I was sucked into this book! It was so engaging and I felt invested in the characters and the outcome. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I love a good teen romance but she exceeded all my expectations. This is the first book from the Modern Day Fairy Tale series. I was hooked from the first page and I could not put it down. I would love to see this on the big screen one day. I can’t wait to see what she is going to write next.
Ashley Adams is not your typical girl. She helps her evil step mom at the mortuary. Ashley has only a couple of friends because she is an outcast. She has heard that a very famous Harry James is coming to her school. Ashley runs into him by accident and they start to click. She vows not to fall in love because it will lead to heartbreak. Ashley wants to graduate and go away to college but she can’t stop these feelings that she has. Will Ashley get her happily ever after or will she be stuck with her evil stepmother?
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The story teller makes the story and the narrator for this audiobook is proof of that. A smooth, mellow, and enchanting voice flowed chapter by chapter and I enjoyed listening. I loved the story of Apollo and Orelle. You could feel the intensity of their chemistry and attraction beyond the fated pull between them. Tensions are high as they both harbor the secrets that link them. Apollo is determined to regain his soul… but he has to go through Orelle to reclaim it. Has the dragon met her slayer, and will fate determine otherwise?
The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Naget family have a motto “We do what must be done” and I am here to tell you I completely agree because what must be done is you MUST read this book! I know I have mentioned in previous reviews I have written when a book has had me captivated from start to finish and while that is very true with this book what was even more meaningful to me was that my whole heart was fully engaged in every single written word. I don’t know for sure that even in my most vivid imaginings I could truly understand what this family has gone through but this extremely talented author presents this story to us in such a way that we are given the best opportunity possible to ever understand and feel this families experience. Thank you for opening and expanding my understanding.
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A vampire seeking retribution. A witch who doesn’t know how to mind her own business. Will their newfound love survive the curse?
Master Romano has one task: settle the centuries-old land feud between the vampires and witches, once and for all. It will be far harder than anyone thought.
Especially, when he meets a sassy witch who captures his attention. The magnetic attraction draws him to her as though she were put on earth just for him. But she has secrets of her own.
Raven should be scared out of her mind, both by what the fanged lord of darkness wants to do to her, and how the coven will react if they learn she’s been helping the enemy who would like nothing better than to get rid of the witches for good.
But that’s far from her greatest problem. When the Consulate suspects Raven of being a spy, Romano is ordered to end her life to prove his loyalty.
Will the king of darkness turn against the woman he loves to maintain his seat on the Consulate or choose her as his mate instead?
Master Romano is the explosive fourth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, forbidden love, vampire romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. While the books in this series are standalones that feature different couples with a guaranteed happily ever after each conclusion, they are best read in order.
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