No Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was great and inspiring. I loved the support JP received from his wife, it was my favorite part. This book shows the struggle and courage that PTSD people go through. This book had me wondering what is going to happen next. I am glad about the ending. I love the intros in the chapters.
Reviewed by @purplesky25276
Human Hearts by Mary Beesley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just absolutely adore Dragon/Draco books and this definitely fit the bill. I like how there is a complexity to the characters and plot. I love how the author builds the story conflict and then is able to get everything to work to a complimentary conclusion. The characters are very well written and really seem to jump off of the page. I really lost myself in this book. I also thought it was a very good conclusion to the trilogy.
My absolute favorite part of this book is that each of the three sort of main characters all want the same ending all just want to live in peace and stop the wars. I also like how there was a forbidden love entwined into this. I really get lost in paranormal fantasy books and I look forward to reading other books by this author in future.
Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Let me just start this with WHAT A FAST PACED thriller. We are met with Nora, a new Constable in the Cayman Islands. She is thrown into a situation she never dreamed of.
I do wish we had more of Nora’s background and why she was “chosen” for this particular situation. We are told part of her story but not the whole thing. Maybe that will come in the next part of the series.
This story was fast and full of dread and hope. I highly enjoyed everything this had to offer!
Review by @michellerenee6590
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Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first book by this author, and it was great! There are previous books where Nora, the main character, shows up but I did not feel like I was missing anything while reading this. I think it was a great introduction book for the character. The storyline keeps you on your toes and makes you want to know what will happen next. The ending was tied up nicely and answered all my questions. I would definitely read this author again!
Reviewed by @DarianDonaldson
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nora is a native Norweigian who is living on the Grand Cayman Islands. She is a newly inducted Constable with the local police department. This particular area doesn’t see a lot of crime but Nora is chomping at the bit to do “something fun”. Little does she know that her life is about to change!
Entering a house that had a sign that lured Nora and her partner, Nora finds herself in a dangerous mind game with a girl’s life at stake. Can she maneuver through these grueling tasks that this insane kidnapper is demanding, while knowing that he’s livestreaming every step she takes?
This is a new-to-me author but not much longer! There are other stories that give a little bit more of Nora’s back story but I don’t feel like I missed a lot by not reading them prior. The author gives enough background to grasp the gist of her story. I do look forward to going back and reading other books that contain her character to see how she progresses. This book did not disappoint and kept me on the edge of my seat!
As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bree has always been attracted to jocks – those guys with the tight bodies and overwhelming confidence. In fact, all the men who have ever burned her have been jocks. This is why she has created some pretty strict dating rules and vows to stick to them to avoid future heartache.
After finding duds on dating apps, Bree’s best friend Chloe sets her up for tennis lessons as a way to meet new people and take some of the focus off of if every new man she meets is her soul mate. After finding Nate in her favorite chinese place and then being matched up with him again at tennis, she reminds herself that his tall, taut body is outside of her dating rules – and keeps reminding herself as she realizes not only is he easy to talk to, but he listens and remembers things she has told him. She becomes friends with Nate, but thanks to his being in good shape, she keeps him at arms length.
In the course of this book she meets other men, and some of them check most of her boxes. Will Bree find the man of her dreams, or will she choose another dud? Will she recognize what is right in front of her?
Bree was fun to read about and had a lot of periods of internal thought that felt very familiar to me. This was a light, sweet read great for the summer and I really enjoyed the relationships and characters.
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book I’ve read in this series. Initially I was annoyed with the main male character, he was a stereotypical arrogant ass. However, over the course of the book his character development was pretty impressive and by the end I actually liked him. Overall this story had more depth then many in this genre and I really enjoyed following the characters through their journey of self discovery. I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This Author never disappoints, and this series only gets better. Jonas and Kenzie have become my favorite couple, and their story took me by absolute surprise. Together they have a painful and emotional history that bleeds as gainfully in their present as it did in their past.
Kenzie was a girl who suffered from the heartbreak and betrayal by the teenage boy she gave her innocence to.. Feeling mentally defeated and lost she takes the only avenue she feels she has left causing a destructive domino effect.. Jonas and Kenzie were people who were disappointed and hurt by not just each other, but the people around them. As they are reunited at this present time in their life it becomes clear they never got over each other. Trying to understand what’s between them and if there can ever be more only brings up their difficult past and the secrets that are still between them.. As truth comes to light you feel the hurt, heartbreak, love, lust and insecurity that is between them and wonder if they can ever move on.
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jonas is powerful, a Titian of business and as all powerful men he works and plays hard. Seen as a playboy, one night speciality is this really the life for him. As his friend’s are starting to fall in love, can Jonas leave his playboy ways behind and find that special someone who can see under the armour and find the true, Jonas.
Mackenzie is striving to be the best chef she can be and needs to impress to get the job of a lifetime, working in one of the best kitchens in the hotel world would be the pinnacle of her career. So when she enters the room and sees a blast from her past, the old hurt and feelings come back but she is determined to play the game to win the prize, the only thing is she is playing with the master and will she get hurt again.
I must admit I was waiting for Jonas’s story since the beginning, you have this knee jerk dislike for this character as in each of the previous books he has always come across as arrogant and privileged, but this story really opens the character of Jonas and loved every minute of it. You know with this author that the story will always pact a punch and with a well-developed and written story this book does not disappoint.
I loved the character of Mackenzie, she was a strong woman, who in the past has had heartbreak and determined to not let this be her defining moment in life. The relationship between the two of them was heart-breaking with the truths come out. I love the way the author draws you into the story and you feel like you are living the book with the main characters. I can’t wait for the next book.
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Yet another book in the series that will keep you turning the pages. Even though this is part of a series it can be read as a stand alone. I have come to enjoy all the books so far and I have to say this one I was whole heartedly able to relate to on a certain level. While Jonas has gone on and made millions more for the company his family started, his counter part of the book is trying to get her big break in the culinary world. MacKenzie is no longer that young and naive girl Jonas hurt with his actions back in high school. When their paths cross again it is unexpected for both of them, but the desire and longing is still there. Will they reignite the flame they once had? Getting over the past isn’t so easy, but will they be able to move past all the hurt and build a future? There is one major secret that MacKenzie hid from Jonas and she intends to keep it that way. If Jonas finds out the secret will he ever be able to forgive her?
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another fantastic story in this series. This one may actually be my top pick. I just felt a strong connection with the characters. All the stories have been amazing don’t get me wrong, this one just sank into my heart just a little bit more. From the very first page I knew I wouldn’t be able to put it down until I finished it and boy was I right. Glad I started it on my day off work because I couldn’t put it down. The characters are complex and relatable, they immediately had me so drawn in and I didn’t want to leave them. It’s well written and paced nicely. And you won’t forget these characters ever! Definitely adding it to my reading again list! Five huge stars and highly recommended!!!
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Titans of Manhattan are back! This time we are digging deeper into Jonas’s story and life in Victoriously Yours. Book 4 is not my favorite but I still love this series! The author introduces us to the world for cruelty amongst teenagers and how sometimes it can go too far.
Kenzie and Jonas went to high school together and she thought they were everything. Until she found out she was just a “bet” that he fed her the sweet nothings she needed to hear to give over to him everything he wanted. Scarred by that experience making her who she is today, Kenzie is determined to win the opportunity to run her own restaurant. Unfortunately the man who destroyed her life 10 years ago will be her biggest obstacle in succeeding with the task. She implores him into a game of cat and mouse, which just amps up his desires for her.
Jonas has lived with guilt the last 10 years he suppresses. Who would’ve thought that his guilt would be front and center vying for a job at his hotel.
The author’s depiction of the tension between these 2 characters as they dance around each other comes across beautifully. I don’t necessarily agree with everything the characters did but “Hey” that’s part of the journey.
I can only hope for more books about the Titans in the future.
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was definitely darker than the other ones in the series for me. Jonas and Kenzie have such a heartbreaking connection. The woven stories in this series are very complex at times. I did enjoy the set up for Kristopher. It is hard to not go deeper because I do not want to spoil it!
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I think this book has to be my favourite in the series so far. There was just something about it that really made me connect to the story. I became lost in the characters, especially Kenzie, and the whole journey they went on.
I loved the history that was between them and how they tried to navigate it all. The story was well developed. The author knew just what was needed at all times. I was hooked right from the start of this book and I couldn’t stop reading until I had finished it. This is a brilliant story that I would highly recommend.
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Victoriously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 4) by Anise Storm
4 Stars
Finally we have a book about Jonas. He is probably the most notorious of all the Titans. He’s a playboy through and through. He never goes back for seconds. He has been this way since high school. After becoming CEO of his grandfather’s company, life has been busy. Opening his new hotel, Jonas decides to hold auditions for the chef of his restaurant. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect one of the contestants to be the woman who changed the course of his life.
Mackenzie Broderick fell for Jonas in high school and her life has never been the same. Ten years later and she is still suffering. Having her own restaurant would definitely change things for the better. If she knew Jonas was the owner though, she never would have applied. Fate threw them together again. Will they reconcile their differences or will they repeat their past mistakes?
This is another amazing book in this series. I can’t even pick a favourite because they are all so good. I was happy to see that there was more depth to Jonas than what we saw in the other books. Now that I’ve learned more about him, I definitely like him better. My heart went out to Mackenzie. She suffered tremendously. The author did a fantastic job of describing her attacks. I don’t suffer from what she does but I could fully feel what she went through. The chemistry between Jonas and Mackenzie was off the charts. I looked forward to reading scenes where they interacted. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Titans of Manhattan series does not disappoint with this 4th installment. This book is an easy read and a page turner. It takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. The main characters met in high school and a bet led to a series of events that unfolded both good and bad. 10 years later, they see each other again with a job on the line. Can they overcome what happened in high school that changed the trajectory of events for them? Can the hurt ever go away? When the female lead thought she had overcome everything that had transpired just to see the male lead and realize she wasn’t as over things as she thought. This book is really well written and the angst, family issues, torture, secrets and love will have you reading all the way through the night. You want to see what will happen and you become physically and emotionally involved in the progress of the characters. Don’t get me wrong there will be times that you are mad like spitting nails mad but it doesn’t last that long.
Reviewed by @bbohls
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read the rest of the books in the Parker Lake set and just like the rest, this book did not disappoint. The author does a great job of continuing the stories of each of the characters meanwhile focusing on the main couple. Karen is quiet and keeps to herself high school math teacher. Karen has one close friend and that is Breckin, on the occasion Karen will venture out to hang out with Breckins group of girlfriends. She needs to stay under the radar because no one knows her story. That is the case until Brody Cooper decides to come back home for a visit. Brody has not been home in a few years because he’s been so busy at work. Broody was not sure how long his boss would extend his visit. Only in town a few days when Broody heads over to Swansons to pick up groceries and he runs into Karen. It was not a good first impression on Broody’s part. Not realizing Brooy was Breckin’s brother Karen rambles to Breckin about the horrible interaction.
I really love this series of books. To watch Karen from book one and then finally get to learn her story is great. It was definitely a treat to watch Broody and Karen’s relationship blossom.
Reviewed by @alape
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jonas and Kenzie knew eachother in high school. Kenzie lived a sheltered life being the daughter of a preacher and she was the perfect target for boys and their bets. When Jonas and Kenzie started hanging out and were getting close, Kenzie thought he really liked her until the truth was out. Kenzie was more then embarrassed.
Her life took a turn at that point and the next 10 years or so didnt go exactly as she had hoped.
Now Kenzie is about to go stay at the newest CHG location for a week of competitions and meet n greets with 20 other candidates to see who will get the contract. Kenzie has no idea what CHG stands for or who the CEO is until she gets there and spots the redhead across the room. She can’t handle seeing Jonas Courtland again and wants nothing to do with him. It seems to be a game of cat and mouse with those two. Who will come out on top and what happens when the secrets are exposed. This book had me Feeling So Many different emotions throughout. There was definitely a whole lot of heat in this book. I have loved this series so far and cannot wait for the next book in the series.
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Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 4th book in the Titans of Manhatten series. This book is amazing just like the others in the series. These romance stories are so deep and in depth that you are always left wondering if the couple will or won’t get together. It keeps the story interesting and unpredictable.
The characters are really well written and this book deals with issues such as mental health and abuse in an respectful way.
In this story we follow Jonas and Mackenzie.
Jonas is a Titan. He runs a very successful hospitality owner. Ever though is life looks perfect he has a past he isnt proud of. One thing in particular is a girl who’s heart he broke and who to this day he can’t forget.
Now he is opening his new hotel he needs a chief. Imagine his shock when one of the people who are applying for the job is the 1 person he thought he would never see again.
Mackenzie has had a lot to deal with since her last run in with Jonas. After she left the school she was sent somewhere to deal with her mental health issues. Fast forward and the man who holds her dream job in his hands is the same man that broke her heart and destroyed her.
Will this encounter make the resolve their issues from the past? Will the stress of seeing Jonas again send Mackenzie spiralling down again? Or will they work together this time and both get the dreams then didn’t even realise they wanted?
Another amazing story with another amazing couple.
Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again, this author has truly captivated me with the wonderful series and the book installment full of characters I can’t hep, but love! This one I think is my newest favorite! I felt so much when reading this book and certainly could not get enough! Loved this one and this author for all that they do!
This one really spoke to me for personal reasons. We followed Jonas in this book. And his story. I got a story that I was not expecting. I felt so much for Jonas as I learned about him. As I found such strong relations for him! I really wanted to hug him! Some parts were hard to read, but that’s what made the story what it was. All the emotions that go along with it. Mackenzie was a wonderful character too. She was very intelligent, and career driven but had that compassionate heart which I loved. I loved their story and how the road to what could be…. always is not smooth riding! Loved this one with all my heart!
As I said, this one was a wonderful read, and really brought on such emotions, and I have no regret over that whatsoever. I really enjoyed it and do highly recommend this book/author/series!
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third book in this series and I feel like each one gets better and better. This book takes you on an adventure. What happens when you have a ballerina take to pole dancing? You get one of the biggest guys in New York to take notice. What happens from there……a bunch of things. There is steam in this book!! What happens when that beautiful dancing girl is the girl you happen to have a one night stand with? Guys, this book is amazing!! It is a very easy read. You will find that you are constantly turning pages just to see what happens next. I got embarrassed when the characters did. I got angry, sad, flustered. It was awesome. It also has some triggering sequences in it but I feel the author has been respectful of the situations and did their best to portray a difficult situation for anyone to go through. I highly recommend reading this book and the whole series.
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Tickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another new book from this amazing author and again another 5 star read. I absolutely loved this book and I loved that it was a bit different from her other reads but also equally as fantastic. I was hooked from beginning to end. I think this is definitely up there with my favourite books from her – I just fell in love with the main characters straight away. They had this raw real feeling to them that made them really relatable – I especially loved Dwarf! I loved the eerie feeling this story had and there were definitely times where the hairs were standing up on my arms and I got goosebumps – this is something I’ve never had from this author before proving that she can write more than just MC novels!
Tickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Any time I see a new book by this author, I get excited like a kid in a candy store. The stories are well written, the characters and environment come through so you can imagine being there.
This book is the story about Dwarf & Raven. Dwarf has basically been passed over by many beautiful women when they finally meet his friends. Raven comes out of nowhere and causes Dwarf to lose control of his bike. The two meeting each other is the start of something different by this author. I really enjoyed reading about this MC which is a new group to me. Also love the paranormal things that come up. Overall, I really had a hard time putting the book down so I could enjoy it for more than a day.
The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is a great follow up to the first one. It was so easy to get lost within this world again, and the characters involved. It took no effort at all to become invested in the main characters again, and really get behind everything he is doing.
The author has created another detailed and descriptive story that is easy to visualise. I could imagine being there with the characters, experiencing everything they do. The author has a unique writing style and it fits with this type of book. This is a great series so far and I am looking forward to seeing where it goes.
The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the first Forerunner Saga book, we met the Agneson clan. The story mostly followed the main family focusing mainly on Thorfinn the youngest son, and his uncle Karl. In this, Book 2 of the Forerunner Saga, the story switches amongst the family much more evenly as they have gone in several different directions.
Thorfinn has shipped out with his uncle Karl and is learning about the realm between realms from new sources on his adventures. Agne and Cub have joined the call to war from Guthrum and marched off with the clan’s warriors. Leaving Gurid, Yeru, Mae and the rest of the younger children. They are attacked by the surviving Magnussen’s and driven from the homestead.
There is a lot more adventure in this book, and our characters have grown. We see quite a bit more development of the story and characters and I look forward to the next book as this one ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger.
The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a great read! This novel has that touch of history that played with the notion of what could of happened in the New World for ladies brought over to be brides! This world the author created was enjoyable and exciting! With every turn of the page you could feel the main character Alyssa’s determination and curiosity, Hannah’s no nonsense but loyalty to her friends ,and the angst with the insecurity that Rosie brought to the group of girls on their journey to the wild frontier of Victorian Canada! Life will never be the same with these ladies as they traverse into Run’s End! There is a part that I struggled to see why it was necessary to add in the novel,but it didn’t subtract from the story at all. Either way, the movie just played in my head as I read this book and I would highly recommend you give this book your attention!
The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I had a hard time connecting to this book. There were facets that I enjoyed (the cute cats!) and other tones. I do not enjoy conspiracy stories so I think that played a disconnect role for me. Audri was also a little too nice. I wanted a bit more fire. Some good spice, though!
The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book really brought everything to the table! It was not just lollipops and rainbows! It brought on the suspense like a wrecking ball! There was a lot of suspense and moments where you would not know what would happen next! The intrigue this novel brought, was beyond my expectations!
Remi & Audri were two characters that had more in common than meets the eye at first glance! I was captivated by their story and who they were as people. To have a chance at what was between them, they really needed to risk everything dear to them. And that was hard for them, as is it really worth it to lose everything to try something out that well, has no guarantee of working out? Both characters had a light within them, and their darkness showed as well. I was gripped to the edge of my sear as I read and could not put this one down as the story kept building as quickly as I turned the pages! Loved it!
This for sure is a must-read book and I truly highly recommend it. I will be for sure reading more by this wonderful author, as I was truly held and captivated! Freaking amazing read! Excellent writing!
The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Wow, I totally devoured this book and could not put it down. This was one fantastic romance/suspense story that just when I thought I had it figured out……the twists and turns along with sizzling moments kept coming.
Remington is truly a “mastermind”. He is totally brilliant and really puts up a facade believe he has a dark heart. His upbringing was heartbreaking….but growing up with his best friend Grayson and his sister Audri is what he needed. Years past and Remington takes over a company that Audri works for. I love the connection between them….his need to protect Audri and I love how strong Audri is sticking up for herself in situations that happened while working before Remi and his company took over. Both characters have this sense of a dark past….Remington keeps his distance in any relationship and is all about total business. Audri has this sense of guilt growing up over an unfortunate accident. Slowly Remington and Audri break down each other’s walls……but…..there is so much greed, suspense, lies and page turning twists that put both Remington and Audri in harms way.
Will Remi and Audri be able to get through each of their pasts and stay safe at the same time? Definitely read and find out you will NOT be disappointed.
This story is truly phenomenal!!
The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was next to impossible to put down. A new author for me but definitely hit this one out of the park. This has it all billionaires, murder, mystery, and mayhem of the best kind! I am eagerly looking forward to reading the second book in this series.
The dark, mysterious, but uber brilliant Remington Starke has had to fend for himself from a young age. Seemingly having an absent father, evil stepmother, and pretty worthless step brother. Despite everything he manages to make it on his own and build a successful empire acquiring new businesses and revamping them to make them profitable. One of these acquisitions happens to be where Audri Wu works, his best friend’s little sister whom Starke has always had a soft spot for. As the sparks build between them and the secrets slowly leak out trouble rears its ugly head. Can Audri and Remington stay ahead of the nefarious plans of others or will they and their budding relationship fall victim?
This book has more twists and turns than a roller coaster which kept me on the edge of my seat. Who is the good guy and the bad guy when it seems everyone is in it for their own benefit? This is a beautifully written book that you will love reading if you like billionaire romances with a whole bunch of action thrown in.
