Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is a great illustration of loving through obstacles and disappointments. Jonathan and Charlotte (Charlie) are real, faulty, proud, and stubborn characters. Their lack of communication is by far the biggest obstacle I could see. They have a deep and abiding […]
Hidden Obsession by India Kells My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first book in the series introduced Cleo and Mason. It was easy to tell that they had chemistry and were fighting it, but it was merely a hint of where their story starts. Hidden Obsession has action, romance, mystery, trauma, and suspense to […]
Naughty & Nice by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book might seem naughty, but it’s more about openness and acceptance. There’s finally a wedding planned; but a minister at an adult theme park? Micah’s background allows him to see things differently than the church where he serves as a counselling minister. […]
Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane My rating: 5 of 5 stars This collection of stories about romance with first responders starts off with an EMT that is quick to jump to conclusions in “Romance on the Rig” by Kara Liane. Murf falls for Lana at first sighting, but he […]
Not a Good Death: Agents of Dart Series Book Two by Naomi Bellina My rating: 4 of 5 stars Like the best fires, this story builds slowly to make sure that it burns stable and hot. It takes a little bit to build the different characters and plot lines. But the characters and the suspense […]
Found in the Lost by Tarina Deaton My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love books that combine romance with a good action suspense and this one certainly delivers. There are plenty of twists and turns in this plot to keep you guessing while you’re rooting for the “Happily Ever After” between Shane and Kinley. […]
Knight Watch by India Kells My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is captivating and engrossing; one you won’t want to put down. From the very beginning you feel the camaraderie of the team and the chemistry between Kingsley and Syd. The plot is spiced up by the threat that is chasing them and […]
Fire & Ice by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 5 of 5 stars I think this is my favorite book in the series so far. Neve and Enya are very strong and dichotomous characters. Of course, they come with their own personal history that influences them. But just how they interact and contrast each other makes […]
Deliciously Sinful Liaisons by L.M. Mountford My rating: 5 of 5 stars Deliciously Sinful Liaisons is a collection of short erotic stories that has something for everyone. They range from dark and edgy to highly erotic with plenty of stops in between. This book introduces some other stories to find out more, but some of […]
Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee is a definite read for musicians, music lovers, and rock groupies. Some might say that the author takes her time before getting into the action between the main characters. Others may say she is passionate about the world-building and […]
Falling For His Badass by Jessika Klide My rating: 5 of 5 stars Falling For His Badass by Jessika Klide – Review by Randall Murphy This book is a classic beautiful girl that thinks she’s not good enough and the badass Seal that proves to her that she is everything he wants. It’s a good […]
Virtue & Vice by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 5 of 5 stars Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Randall Murphy The author continues the story of Cy and Jolie but with more flare and drama. It starts erotic and hot and continues the plot of working with Moon and Katja […]
Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Randall Murphy This book is full of interesting characters and plot lines. It’s “Undercover Boss” meets Harlequin Romance and “Exit to Eden” with a bit of standing up for employee rights. While […]
Devil’s Dilemma by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Devil’s Dilemma: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Randall Murphy This book gives a wonderful Motorcycle Club series. If you haven’t read any of the Satan’s Devils series, you can still enjoy this book, but the other characters […]
To Kill a Fae by Jamie A. Waters My rating: 4 of 5 stars To Kill a Fae (The Dragon Portal Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters – Review by Randall Murphy This book is captivating with its intricate and diverse characters. The author does a wonderful job building the fantasy world and balancing several […]
Devil’s Due: Satan’s Devils MC Colorado Chapter #3 by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Devil’s Due: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Randall Murphy This book stands on its own but has characters best understood by reading the series in order. An enforcer is chosen from […]
Elemental Fae Academy: Book Two by Lexi C. Foss My rating: 5 of 5 stars Elemental Fae Academy (Elemental Fae Academy Book 2) by Lexi C. Foss and J.R. Thorn – Review by Randall Murphy The author continues an exciting story that is creative and energizing. The characters continue to be developed and grow as […]
Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter Book 2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Randall Murphy This story pulled me in very quickly. I love how the author makes the MC culture authentic and real without being […]
Elemental Fae Academy by Lexi C. Foss My rating: 5 of 5 stars Elemental Fae Academy (Elemental Fae Academy Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss & J.R. Thorn – Review by Randall Murphy The author builds a new and intoxicating world that keeps the imagination engaged. The characters have depth and are presented in a […]
Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter Book 1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Randall Murphy This is a great story of young love that prevails through time, doubt, and well-meaning obstacles. The MC life is not […]
Forbidden by Autumn Sand My rating: 5 of 5 stars Forbidden (Tales of Passion, Lust & Betrayal Vol. 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Randall Murphy The setting is unique and very intriguing from the very start. It wasn’t what I expected, but the presentation of the story made it more intriguing and erotic. […]
September Breeze by Nikki Lynn Barrett My rating: 5 of 5 stars September Breeze (Cinnamon Bay Romance Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Randall Murphy The setting is a quaint quirky little Bay-side town with all the adorable characters and close-knit environment that normally accompanies them. The plot is deep and had […]
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley – Review by Randall Murphy The characters are extremely well defined, and the plot flows very smoothly. The storyline is appealing and really piques the interest of those that like mythology-based books. A good balance […]
