The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book of the series. I definitely want to read the first book. In this book it’s more focused on Claire and Trian. Claire was cursed and because of it she doesn’t want to love another. Trian is a guard assigned to her and falls deeply for her. Can she risk everything?
Poor Shank! Shank is a Jack’s dog, and he scratched, and they assumed he had a flea. After all his friends came up with remedies, poor Shank had had enough! This is an adorable book for ages 3-8. The illustrations are remarkable!
The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book didn’t disappoint, the author has done it again. This book draws you in from the first chapter and keeps you guessing until the very last page. This is Claire’s story and you find yourself on the edge of your seat rallying for her. This has a slow burn romance with magic, action and suspense. You will not be disappointed in this book and I can’t wait to read the next in line.
Wonder love story. This is a fast read, that will captive you and keep you engaged to the end. Great characters, and very relatable. Looking forward to the next read. Recommend for all YA audiences and YA at heart.
Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wonder love story. This is a fast read, that will captive you and keep you engaged to the end. Great characters, and very relatable. Looking forward to the next read. Recommend for all YA audiences and YA at heart.
Wheel of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes. This is the second book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries and even though this isn’t my favorite genre, I’m loving this series. They are so good and very hard to put down once you start them. It’s the continuing story of Neferet and her friends and this time they are trying to solve the mystery of the body that was washed up on the river bank. As Neferet and her girlfriends set out to solve this mystery they encounter all kinds of shady characters and are putting themselves in harms way while they are doing it. This is set in Ancient Egypt and the writing is so well done I actually felt like I was there. There is mystery, intrigue, crime, murder, secrets and lies. Get ready to sit on the edge of your seat as you read this great murder mystery. Its one of those books that will keep you thinking about it long after you are finished!
The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Read the previous book in series, Wild Lavender, and was taken aback by all the fantasy, adventure and romance intertwined that I wanted to continue to read the next story in the series. This story focuses on another set of characters, Trian and Claire. Claire hides a part of herself and swears to never give her heart away. Trian is able to go beyond her limits and start an amicable relationship. He ends up being a mentor to Claire in the healing arts as the feelings draw them closer to one another. Unfortunately dealing with Trian has led Claire in dire straits and she is taken away to Nifolhad. She must now build her own defenses and strength to make it back home and to Trian. I loved getting to know the other characters and their background stories as well as how their journey spans out. I also loved learning about this world in which the characters live in and set up for what can be the next book in series.
The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Allow yourself to get swept up in this great read!! It’s obvious that a lot of time and attention to detail have gone into writing this epic fantasy read. There is a play on words in the title, even though it’s not to a depth that I would have thought. There is mystery, intrigue, lore, and of course, romance to keep you captivated from the first to last words!
This is the second book in a series. This can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend going back and reading the first book as well!
The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book of the Heart & Hand series. Although it is set shortly after the first book, it could technically be read as a stand alone. The first book was about Lady Anna and Lark’s love story. This time around, it’s focused on Anna’s sister Claire and her love interest Trian. There is mention of things that had previously happened so it would be easier if you read the books in order but is not necessary.
Claire has the gift of foresight. She thinks it’s a curse since she can’t control when a vision happens. She keeps it locked up tightly. After the loss of her home and parents, Claire decides to put her heart on lockdown. Vowing to never fall in love in fear of losing another loved one.
Trian is assigned to escort Lady Claire and as time goes on they start bonding. Claire teaches Trian about different plants and their uses while Trian teaches Claire how to adapt and survive no matter where she is.
One day, Claire is kidnapped and she has to take all of the lessons taught to make her way back home. She presumed that Trian is dead so she no longer cares about how she looks and starts using her gift to her advantage with the help of women who have similar powers. She will do anything to get home to her sister.
I loved Anna in the first book and I love her sister just as much. They are so similar yet so different. Claire is strong, witty, cunning, intelligent and beautiful. Trian is brave, strong, shy, and caring. I like how the author wrote their relationship slowly developing instead of “boom! We are in love” like a lot of romances tend to do. I feel like this book was a lot more action filled compared to the first and I loved it.
Wildfire Knockout by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This talented creative author has done it again with a great storyline and wonderful characters that draw you in right from the start and have you totally on their side. This book brings us the story of Scott and Beth who we met in previous books so while we kn0w a little about them this book brings their lives into focus and we understand so much more about them especially Beth who has so much more to her than you would first think from the other books. I liked her in the first two books but definitely needed more which I got here. Scott and Beth have a strong connection and he is very determined to be hers and work out her secrets so he can help her. I loved that about him. Definitely read the first two books of the series as it will help you fully understand things better.
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a short story about soul mates destined to find each other in every life and destroy each other over and over in every life. It’s a cycle of accusations, betrayals, and the repercussions of those betrayals. A simple story with a single message about the consequences of actions.
The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again the mystical world of Aurelia came vividly to life in this epic, sizzling slow burn fantasy romance. I was gripped by book one so would personally recommend reading it first, however this can be read as a standalone story. Lady Claire has a secret, that she can ‘foretell another’s fate’. Claire is determined to never fall in love due to this curse. Then she meets Trian, a shy nobleman assigned by King Godwin to escort her across the realm. When Claire discovers he is immune to her powers a friendship develops. Claire then finds herself falling in love, however, her fears come true when Trian is attacked. Claire is taken to the dark kingdom of Nifolhad by assassin’s. In order to survive and with hopes of returning to Aurelia Claire ally’s herself with the mystical women of the Fenrhi Temple. She soon finds herself in the middle of the battle for Nifolhad’s throne, but help then comes from unexpected places. To return to her home and to her loved ones she must embrace her curse and think of it as a gift. The descriptive narrative brings both the characters and setting to life making me feel immersed in the story. The epic storyline and exciting plot twists had me gripped throughout. Whilst the slow burn romance between Claire and Trian kept me happily turning the pages. I look forward to book three!
Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book one in The Casket Girls series. I can’t wait to get into book two! This one had me turning page after page to find out what happened next. I really liked Greer’s character. Despite waking up and finding out she was kidnapped, just to be sold off as some strange man’s wife, she never gives up. I loved the paranormal and enemies to lovers aspect. This book really kept my attention. I highly recommend this book. You won’t regret it.
Be My Little Baby by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another exciting and fast paced romantic suspense novel in this series. This time it’s private detective James Moore who comes to the aid of a damsel in distress. Tessa Lopez’s bakery is the most popular in London, but she’s worried as she has a stalker. When she starts to receive threatening letters and photographs, and with the police not helping, she decides to hire a private investigator. Tessa and James have an instant undeniable chemistry which only grows as they work together to find her stalker. However, James has a rule that he doesn’t date clients and so fights his attraction for Tessa. The pair find themselves in danger when it’s clear the stalker wants Tessa for himself. I love a forbidden love story and this one had me hooked. Tessa and James chemistry sizzled off the page. The suspense built chapter by chapter and the plot twists kept me guessing. An enjoyable and engaging read.
Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance by Erin Brockus
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is an okay story. It is slow moving and at times I struggled to stay interested. I like the idea of the story. Her taking over a resort and him being a diver was cool and at times (especially the dives) exciting. I enjoyed their relationship but sometimes it was almost too slow. Her attitude did not match her character periodically. I did not care for how she acted towards him when something highly stressful happened to him that was not his fault. He needed the care and kindness of a friend.
Anyway as stated before for me this is an okay story. In my opinion there is a good plot and interesting characters just a miss in putting them all together
Wildfire Knockout by Brooke May
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I really have mixed feelings about this one. I felt from the beginning I was dropped into the middle of a story. It was almost like the story is being told backwards then forwards then flashbacks are added. It really was confusing. I figured we would get her rising star story but she is already a star when we start and on tour with Franks. They have already “been together” so its just about him breaking her walls down so she will trust him enough to “be” with him. I did not really feel a connection between the two MC other than manager/client. Maybe due in part to the disjointed storyline.
I have read this author before and this is not my first book in this series. I find that some of hers I really like and others not so much. This one falls in the latter category. I was excited to read about a female MMA type story but this one fell flat for me.
The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This loved this book so much; I am always fascinated by books that can weave in real life history into a book that really makes it feel like it was alive. The development to this story really made me feel like I was right there along for the ride. This book was filled with so much from time traveling, history, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy and a little romance rolled all into one. The twists and turns into this story really had e from the beginning. The story was incredible with a friendship over 200 years, Simon and Gaelan, trying to help he’s wife things turned for the worse and now Simon can’t seem to follow were he’s wife went. The ending was more surprising, it seems that it left opening for the second book, which I can’t not wait to dive into. I would highly recommend.
Wildfire Knockout by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third book in this series which is just as great as the previous two books. I highly suggest reading the previous books as well. This is an author that I enjoy her writing style as well as her creativeness in her plots. Her books are written with alot of romance with characters that are full of heart and soul. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. This book is no different. It is a well written story that is fast paced, engaging and hard to put down. Scott and Beth are great characters that made the story easy and entertaining to read. Their story is one where she is broken and he just wants to fix her. Will they find their happy ending or will her past change things? I enjoyed them and what they brought to the story. They are connectable and I had no problems relating to them. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout as well as their chemistry that heats up the pages. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Predator Part Two by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
K. C. Cunningham has spent the last four years building a life for herself, she has made friends, found family and completed her degree in education, now all she needs is a job in a school to make her life as complete as it can be. Chamberlain Lawrence is just coasting through life and trying hard to forget the girl who got away, he has never stopped searching for her and trying to find her, but he has had no success and so has ploughed everything into his career as “The Predator” within the boxing world instead.
One night, K.C. is dragged out on a rare girl’s night when her best friend gets tickets to a boxing match, something she hasn’t done since she left home and left that night behind, so she begrudgingly goes, all the while hoping that he isn’t there. For Chamberlain it is just another fight on his tour to retain his champion status and it is yet another easy match with another opponent below his level and all he wants is a proper challenge, however, all that changes when he sees her, his girl in the crowd.
As soon as Chamberlain looks round and locks eyes with K.C. she is placed back into the memories of happier times and the time before it all fell apart and it is all too much, so she grabs her friend and runs. Meanwhile Chamberlain is elated that he has finally found her after all this time and sends someone out after her, but they are too late and he knows that he cannot let this chance slip away, so he plans to find her and never let her go.
Soon Chamberlain finds K.C. and convinced her to talk to him, she is distant, all while trying not to fall for him all over again, she is hurt and angry and doesn’t want anything to do with him, but he is persuasive and she agrees to hear him out and nothing more, but will “The Predator” finally capture his prey, or will the past come between them all over again? This is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride which won’t let up all the way until the end in this romantic with elements of suspense and a will they, won’t they trope.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the 17th century of New Orleans, nothing is as it seems. Greek Gods, and vampires oh my! Greer was used to living her life in Paris, until something happens and she finds herself as a casket girl, and drawn towards the mysterious Theron. She is very drawn to him and she doesn’t know why. Enter Hades. Lord of the underworld, and a very wrathful person. This author knows what they’re doing in this series. The writing is captivating, and the little bit of historical facts littered throughout the books, is amazing. I couldn’t simply put it down and found myself reading into the wee hours of the morning. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
The Predator Part Two by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brooke May does it again, with yet another fiery romance in The Predator series! We finally see the outcome of Katie and Chamberlain’s reunion and follow along with their rollercoaster of a relationship. I was so excited to find out if they could overcome their past misunderstandings and find out whether they could reconnect on a romantic level, or if Katie’s family ruined yet another part of her life. This book is the perfect mix of life lessons, romance, sports, and of course, a great storyline to keep you wanting more on every page that you turn. The romance is hot, the boxing matches are exciting, and the friendships are so heartwarming. Who says family is only those you are related to by blood, sometimes the best family is the ones that you get to choose yourself, and this story proves this. I love that we get to delve deeper into Beth and Scott’s story as well as follow alongside Katie and Chamberlain’s reunion, and we get to know the adorable Marissa, who is the perfect mix of the best of both parents. I am so excited to continue reading the next books in this series. If you like romance and are a fan of persevering characters who deal with real-life issues, you’ll love this series. Happy reading everyone!
@Brandy Rymer
08/2024
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36042219-wildfire-knockout” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Wildfire Knockout (The Predator #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1526766633l/36042219._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36042219-wildfire-knockout”>Wildfire Knockout</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13487635.Brooke_May”>Brooke May</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6742852521″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Scott is known as a ladies man amongst his friends. They told him when he met his match that it would be a knockout and Beth is it. She’s broken and he wants nothing more than that to help her heal and get put back together. She has been hurt so much by her past but is slowly healing with him by her side. I have enjoyed this little series and was glad to see that these two got their own little story. It was a quick read and I wish there were a little more to it but it was enough to get to know these characters on a deeper level. If you liked The Predator parts one and two then you will enjoy this short story as well. It definitely recommend reading them all.
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Wildfire Knockout by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Wildfire Knockout is the third book in The Predator Series by Brooke May. This is a heartachingly good contemporary romance, with endearing characters, steamy chemistry, sizzle, secrets, drama, emotion, and a touch of humour that balances the darker, emotional tones.
While the first two books in the series were KC and Chamberlain’s story, this instalment follows Beth Martin and Scott Franks, whom we have met in the first two books of the series, as Beth is KC’s best friend, and Scott is Chamberlain’s. close friend. Their story pulled me in and had me rooting for them right from the get-go. I was so invested in their tale that I devoured all the pages in practically no time.
As expected, Ms. May delivered a heart-strumming story that I easily connected with, and left me wanting more, in the best possible way.
Well worth the read.
The Series Consists of:
-The Predator Part One (Book #1) – Katie and Chamberlain’s Story.
-The Predator Part Two (Book #2) – Katie and Chamberlain’s Story.
-Wildfire Knockout (Book #3) – Beth and Scott’s Story.
-Back In the Ring (Book #4) – Bijou and Noah’s story.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Brooke May!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
What a neat little book. This book is for ages 3-8. The illustrations are remarkable, and the rhythming is as cute as can be. This book is based on farm animals and can teach little ones to share and help each other out with projects.
Wild King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wild King is book 2 in the series. I suggest reading book 1 first since alot of this book, has stuff from the first book.
Wild King is about Kellen. He is a free spirit who loves to unwind with the ladies. He doesn’t want to settle Down and everyone is made aware of that before he spends the night with them. Kellen hooks up with a woman named Gina who actually works for King Industries. When she realizes she can’t get Kellen to accept her as more then a hook up, she is hurt but she knew the score getting into bed with him.
Kellen decides to go away for a 3 day weekend and meets a girl who he has an awesome time with. She’s feisty and doesn’t fall for his charms which makes him want her more. They spend the weekend together and when she is scheduled to fly back home but, he asks her to stay. Now she’s staying in his villa with him. They don’t know eachothers names or really anything about eachother aside from they are great together in bed. Kellen gets an urgent call from his older brother demanding to fly home
Immediately as Gina is starting trouble and has gone public about their affair. King Industries is in hot water and Kellen’s being portrayed as a boss who sexually harassed an employee. He ends up leaving the woman in the villa without a word.
The woman Kellen spent the weekend with is the best fixer in the industry Salem Roberts. She also happens to be the one Matthias hires to fix this problem with Kellen and fix his image.
Kellen holds a lot of
Resentment towards his brother Matthias and Ava and it’s hard for him to
Listen to anything either of them say to him.
Will Kellen and Salem have a second chance after spending weeks together secluded away from prying eyes while
She tries to fix this problem or is it just a job that Salem accepts because she can and she is the best.
I feel like I waited forever for book 2 and it was well worth the wait. This was a great read. Definitely cannot wait for the next in the series. The King brother’s make for some gooooood reading!!!
Review by @xchellex
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a fast read, but it definitely kept you on the line until the end. A story about love, betrayal, and revenge.. All in what seems to be an unending cycle for the couple. A bit of a twist at the end as well.
Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a great story by an author that’s new to me. The beginning started in an interesting way as Claire is traveling to visit her twin sister. Claire ends up in the outskirts of Alienville where she goes missing. When Claire doesn’t show up when expected, her twin Moira travels to Alienville to find her. What Moira doesn’t know is that her showing up is the start of something unexpected! The author did an excellent job of writing a story that kept my attention and made me want to keep reading more. The characters and world building made the story that much more exciting. I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author.
The Predator Part Two by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in The Predator series, and I grabbed it as soon as I saw it. The first book was great, but this one blew me away! Like several other books by this author, it is addicting and all-consuming. I just couldn’t put it down no matter how hard I tried. Continuing to follow Chamberlain and Katie was exactly what we wanted, and the author delivered this perfectly. I highly recommend picking up the first book before diving into this one. You don’t want to miss out on the beginning of their story. I loved all of the characters in these pages, but now I’m most excited about Beth and Scott, but Marissa was also incredible! If you are looking for an amazing second chance romance with plenty of emotion and even some spice, you will fall in love with this book. I cannot wait to pick up the next book in the series.
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx was such a good short story. You get sucked right in and boom it’s over. I wish there was more but honestly it didn’t need more to make an impact. It really emphasized what people will do for love, every action has a consequence and well what goes around comes around.
Wild King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wild King is the second novel in the King Brothers Series. Kellen escapes from his life for a few days in paradise. There he meets Salem and sparks fly. Salem is very clear with how this vacation fling will work – no names. Kellen goes along with the plan until it’s time to leave. Salem has made him want to change his bad boy ways. Unbeknownst to either of them, Salem has been hired to turn Kellen’s reputation around.
This was a steamy but emotional read. I love a good bad boy character redemption story. And this one doesn’t disappoint. I recommend reading the series in order as you’ll get more background into the King family and dynamics.
Reviewed by @aliciaknoke
Wildfire Knockout by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wildfire knockout is a novella (book 3) in The Predator Series, and what a great addition it was. This has been a wonderful series so far. The first two books are about Chamberlain and KC’s relationship, but this one is about Beth and Scott. It was a fast paced, quick, entertaining read. This one can be read as a stand alone, unlike the first two, but I always like to read these in order so the character cross overs make sense.
