Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Brandy Rymer

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book I’ve read by Bella Faust, and I must say that I am going to be looking up other books that she’s written! This is by far the best psychological thriller that I’ve ever read! I could not put this book down from the moment I started reading it I was intrigued by the back story of our main characters, Lily and Venom, and what had happened with Alex, because it was horrendous. The characters are created so realistically that they sound like my relatives, a bunch of bikers who look out for one another, it’s the family code. I must say, this book is not for the faint of heart or anyone who may suffer from triggers due to sexual, physical, or psychological assault, if you fall into any of these categories, the author does warn you to be aware before reading. The twists and turns that this book made had my head spinning, I must say expect the unexpected because anything goes when you have a war of at least two separate gangs, add in young love and you are in for some real trouble…we all make mistakes, but are Lily’s ever going to be repaired, or will they cost her the life of those she loves as well as her own? This story is truly a work of art, that is so mind-blowing, and so realistic, beware you will get attached and pick a side fairly quickly, but watch out, there are so many secrets being kept, and plans being made behind the backs of those you thought you could trust. Once you pick up this book, you are going to be craving more, luckily, I heard there’s a pre-qual that you can only get from the author, as well as a part 2 that you won’t want to miss! As for me, Bella Faust is joining my favorite author’s list, I intend on following her so I don’t miss out on any new books coming out.
@Brandy Rymer
07/2023

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Rayne East

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark, love triangle with warnings
What a brilliantly executed book. This has everything from psychological thriller aspects (including a psychopathic character) to an enduring love and romance. I didn’t realise there was a prequel, which I am going to have to rectify immediately. This is book 1 in the Duplicity Trilogy and with the way this finished I am hoping that book 2 is not too far away. With well developed characters and an intense and engaging narrative this book draws out all the emotions. Highly Recommend.
*Trigger warnings for real**

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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Rayne East

Murder in a Gated CommunityMurder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Short cozy mystery
This entertaining quick read was engaging as it was quirky. With fun characters, interesting plot and intriguing mystery it was a brilliant way to spend a lazy afternoon. The humour has a sharp edge at times, which I appreciated and also adds that extra layer. Recommend.

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book #3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Angela Hayes

Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)

 

 

4.5 Stars

 

Sleeping With the Enemy is the third book in the Astoria Royals Series by Deborah Garland. This story is every bit as wonderful as I had expected from Ms. Garland, as she certainly knows how to weave a riveting story. It is a gripping contemporary Mafia romance with a second chances element, forced marriage, action, violence, chemistry, steam, danger, drama, tension, mafia politics, intensity, emotion, and suspense. Also keep in mind that there are sensitive subject matters contained in the story (abuse, sexual assault etc) so if you have triggers make sure to read the TW before diving in.
OMG- I can’t believe that this is the third book in a series, and I have only just discovered it and am yet to read the other two books. I have read and adored many of Ms. Garland’s previous books, so I will definitely be going back to devour the other two books asap before continuing the rest of the series.
The story certainly starts off on a very intriguing note that hooked me right from the outset. I was soon engrossed in all the developments, glued to the pages as I followed along to see how everything would play out in the end. I have always said that one of the things that Ms. Garland does really well is that she’s able to get her reader to completely invest in her characters and their story, whilst also crafting her story with palpable tension, as well as plenty of emotion..
I can’t wait to explore the rest of the series now. Highly recommend this gripping story, especially if you love a great Mafia romance.
Happy reading…

Thank you, Deborah Garland!

 

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book #1) by Bella Faust – Review by Angela Hayes

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Tempting Fate is the first Book in the Black Shamrocks MC: Australia series by Bella Faust. OMG- this series!!! It’s quite edgy, raw, dark, intense, and twisted! I seriously recommend reading ‘Craving Control’ first before starting on this book, as “Craving Control’ is a prequel to this book/series and sets the groundwork and lays out the backstory that sets everything here in motion.
I won’t go into the story here, as I really don’t want to give anything away that will spoil it for you. But I will say that there are a lot of potential triggers in this book/series, things do get quite dark at times- and the story/series isn’t for the faint of heart, that’s for sure… so if you are looking for a light-hearted read, hearts and flowers, have triggers, or don’t like having your emotions toyed with- then this probably isn’t the book for you. For everyone else, strap yourself in because you’re in for a bit of a wild ride as Ms. Faust takes a dark turn, with shocking details that will strips you bare, then toy with your emotions, unbalance you, and twist your mind- all with an evil grin on her face and a sinister cackle echoing around her as she unleashes the tsunami of angst that’s brewing for her readers. Ms. Faust certainly proves her writing prowess with this dark tale.
Bring on Book #2!!!
Addictive Reading…

Thank you, Bella Faust!

 

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Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book #1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Angela Hayes

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Flowers of Evil is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series by N.L Holmes. It is an intriguing new series which is a direct spin-off from The Lord Hani Mystery series that I love, so it was a given that I would be diving into this as soon as it hit my Kindle.
It is a cozy historical mystery, set in ancient Egypt- with plenty of vivid detailing and descriptions which brought everything to life. There is a definite ‘crime and investigation’ aspect to the story, a bit of a murder mystery that has all the ingredients that kept me avidly reading to find out whodunnit.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Holmes, the story is woven with wonderfully rich historical details, texture, depth, interesting characters, intrigue, suspense, dramatic developments, and emotion—- which made for an engrossing read.
This first instalment certainly sets this new series off to a really great start, and if it is anything to go by, Hani has some stiff competition.
Looking forward to seeing what adventures await in the next instalment…
Happy Reading…

Thank you, N.L Holmes!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Maikalani Alexander

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

TW; abuse mental and physical, rape, abduction, etc

HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!
This book keeps you intrigued and highly motivated to finish. Cheering on cherub to overcome her battles the 2nd book ends on a cliff hanger that has me HOOKED. I cannot wait for the third book to arrive. I am prepared to find out what happens to venom, cherub and slash. Will it in polyamorous relationship? Will it stay monogamous.

Cherub has been apart of the gang since before she was born raised around the club she lives breathes and emulates SHAMROCK. But what happens when her life has been twisting into an evil journey. Will the shamrocks protect her?! Who’s behind all of this treachery.

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Maikalani Alexander

Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Definitely a good read! A perfectly
Told tale that twists pasts with the future; unfolding perfectly. The plot is moderately paced with a good burn.

He was the love of her life and she was the one that got away. Forced together in the most auspicious of times a wrench is thrown in when it’s revealed she’s an agent for the FBI and he’s running the family MOB.

Steamy scenes, hilarity, mystery and intrigue. This is a quick jaunt in the park that leaves you excited for more.

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The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran Book #4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Angela Hayes

The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran #4)The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Ring of Eagna is the fourth book in The Cross of Ciaran series by Andrea Matthews. This is a paranormal romantic suspense teeming with adventure, action, mystery, magic, time travel, history, danger, family, intrigue, a treasure hunt, an ancient manuscript, powerful rings, dramatic developments, and plenty of tension.
As this book follows on from the events in the previous book/s, I highly recommend reading them before diving into this one, as there is a lot of pertinent information, details, and back story contained there that will set you up to better appreciate this instalment, as well as the series as a whole.
Ciaran and Aodhán embark on a bit of a treasure hunt with the aid of an ancient manuscript. But things aren’t going to be easy as they soon find that there are others intent on finding the treasure, too. With danger, twists, and plenty of drama- things get quite intense. Ms. Matthews certainly ramps up the intensity with each new instalment and puts her characters to the test every time. What happens makes for a gripping read.
Intriguing and well-woven…
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Andrea Matthews!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If your highly sensitive, avoid reading this as there is multiple triggers. Liliana is my favorite character. Yet I’m a little bias just because of her name. Also can’t help but admire her for her strength and her determination to show she is a survivor. Lily has the skills to keep going forward. Though she was a victim she isn’t drowning in her sorrows. I highly recommend this book if you can take the triggers. If not kindly move on.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Candice Estes

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a creative take on a classic story. Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, in which Goldilocks tries out all of the bears things until she finds which one works best for her. In this twist, Goldilocks helps the bear family by fixing things within their home. This is an interesting and creative way to introduce simple machines, such as pulleys, levers, inclined planes and others, to young readers, while making learning them fun and interesting. I would recommend this book for grade school age kids, mostly older grades, who will be learning this information in their schoolwork, but could probably use the refreshing while being entertained.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Candice Estes

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is book 3 of this series, but absolutely can be read as a standalone, but I’ve enjoyed all 3 of them and would definitely recommend them.

Six years ago, Saskia and Jeff had a one night stand that created their son, Max. Saskia wanted to tell Jeff, but by the time she found out she was pregnant, Jeff had disappeared. When she meets Max’s baseball coach for t-ball, she is surprised to find Jeff is the man that her son has been telling her so much about. Jeff is surprised to see Saskia again after so long, and even more surprised to learn that he has a son he didn’t know about. While the pair get to know each other, and Jeff gets to know his son, there are many things to sort out, including how to make their relationship work for the long haul.

With some steamy scenes, an adorable kid, and a guaranteed happily ever after, this is a great book, and a quick read. I didn’t want to put it down!

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Tina Vega

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The prequel isn’t a romance, but a deep dive into a psychopath’s mind where we hear his side of the story.  Think Criminal minds except worse. When the author gives you warnings about the triggers, please understand it isn’t just a line or a paragraph mentioning said triggers but pages of details. The kind of details that keep you up and make you keep the lights on.  With that said, I feel the prequel was necessary.  The author can spin a tale,  but what blew my mind was the way she navigated these dark waters.  I felt the gamut of emotions.  Third, this book is more of a dark romance but please be aware there are still triggers that come up as danger surrounds Lily once again.   Zeke and Lily’s relationship is complex as it layers over the past.  A past that starts to feel very “in the present”. The author’s understanding of the human mind and the way she presents it to us is very unique.  Her writing made an impression on me.  She wrenches emotions from the reader and is hardly breaking a sweat it seems. My compliments to the author!

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Lucy Machard

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an absolute thick piece of an enticing romance full of love, betrayal, tenacity, and hope. It is a very graphic book, so please check trigger warnings and keep your mind safe as you read through this, because it does have detailed descriptions of SA and physical abuse. However, it absolutely sucked me and kept my attention as I started to delve into the Shamrock MC. I loved Lily, and the evolution of her character was fantastic. As I said, this is a very thick book, and while some parts are a little slower, the pace is set very well. The writing is a little different from what I’m used to, but it didn’t deter me from falling in love with the book or the characters. Highly recommend, and I’ll be waiting for book 2!

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Twisted Eros (Modern Mythica Book 1) by Aria Skylar – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Twisted Eros (Modern Mythica Book 1)Twisted Eros by Aria Skylar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this modernized tale of Eros and Psyche, we have Kay and Eros. Kay is your typical workaholic. She is constantly working and trying to be even more successful than she already is. In an attempt to try and take a break from everything, her sisters book her on an abduction vacation. Enter Eros. His sole focus is Kay, but she is nothing like he has seen before. His mission is to find anything he can on her to use against her, but things seem to take a turn possibly for the better. The longer they are around each other, the more they discover about each other and the line in the sand gets more and more blurry. Will these two end up together, or will everything blow up in their faces and all be for naught? I loved reading this book and the writer pulled me in from the very beginning. I can’t wait to read more from her!

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Candida Hopper

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book drew me in from the start. This story is full of drama, betrayal, angst, love, steamy moments, great characters and so much more. There are definitely trigger warnings. I had a hard time putting this down because the author kept me glued to the story with twists and turns. I found myself on the edge of my seat at times while reading because I became so engrossed in the story. You can feel the love between Zeke and Lilly but that doesn’t mean they don’t have some issues to work out. There are a few characters that I couldn’t stand which made the story that much better. This is a must read and I can’t wait until I can read the book in this trilogy. I highly recommend this book.

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Aranza Cardoza

Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel Start: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn

4 out of 5 Stars

Once again, Isla Vaughn has given us a great book. I can’t tell you how much I love Isla Vaughn’s writing. As usual it was a very easy and fun book to read. In this book we get to see the beginnings of Aspen and Phoenix. I was unable to put it down because of how much I enjoyed it. Can’t wait for the next one.

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Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Susan Ratchford

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers Of Evil
Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1
By: N. L. Holmes
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

I was so happy to hear that N.L. Holmes created another series in the Lord Hani Mysteries world! I absolutely loved her setting of ancient Egypt and I am truly obsessed with History and mythology! This book took it to the next level and I couldn’t put it down for one second! The relationship between Neferet and Bener-ib is just so pure and beautiful and written in such a realistic way! Every character has such an intense voice, I don’t know how N.L. Holmes does it! I couldn’t have asked for anything more and this book is the perfect one to use when you want to wind down and escape life for a bit! Flowers of Evil also has the perfect amount of suspense and such a well developed story I can’t wait for the next book in this series! Thank you so much N.L Holmes for expanding on this amazing and ancient society! I highly recommend both the Lord Hani and Hani’s Daughter mystery series to anyone like me, who is a sucker for wonderful mystery, history, and mythology all rolled into one! You don’t want to miss out on either of these entrancing series!

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Ashley Sugar

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW WHAT A RIDE! The angst tortures me but I CANT GET ENOUGH OF IT! So many twists and turns I didn’t know what to expect but it had me turning the pages because I needed more! It’s a thick book but it didn’t feel long at all. It’s THAT good! I can’t wait for the other books because I already know this series is going to have a choke hold on me. This book had it all! Has love but it also has danger! Ahhh I just can’t wait for the next book! I’ll be impatiently waiting! The spice was pretty 🔥 too 😉

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Shannen Kern

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t realize there was a prequel to this book, so I doubled back and read it quickly. The sleep I lost while staying up reading these books was well worth it, and I would do it again in a heartbeat! My emotions didn’t know which way to go as I was pulled in every direction the entire time. It is intense, dangerous, romantic, steamy, and traumatic. I’ve never experienced such all encompassing emotions throughout one book and was completely taken by surprise multiple times. I am so fully invested in these characters, and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Julie Johnson

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fairly new author to me, I’ve read one other book that she’s written, but she is becoming a favorite! N.L. Holmes writes stories with Egyptian backgrounds, not something I’m accustomed to reading about but thought I would give this a try. I’m glad I did!

Neferet and Bener-ib are two women healers. In their time and custom, this was virtually unheard of. However, they are pretty talented and have served their king prior to branching out on their own. Business is slow until a man is brought to their doorstep who was mortally wounded and there was nothing that they could do to save him. All they know is that his dying word was “rabbet”. Neferet, not one to step down from a challenge is now also putting on an investigator hat along with her healer hat to find the person who took this man’s life.

Along the way, the ladies learn that their competition is spreading bad omens about them and trying to steer people away from their healing practice. Neferet and Bener-ib come up with ways to spur business to their side of the aisle. This shows their perserverance and it will pay off. I’m looking forward to more books in this series.

There is a fairly extensive glossary of terms and a directory of people in the beginning of this book. I found that super helpful as I’m not well versed in Egyptian history and there are some historically named characters in here. Also words like “sunet” (healer) are defined. This gave me a much better appreciation for the book before I even began reading it.

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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Tanya Wall, July 2023

Murder in a Gated CommunityMurder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a highly entertaining quick read! The characters were fun to get to know and to see how their relationships evolved. I giggled quite a few times. The gated community is very realistic – how people interact and pass rules and bylaws. I enjoyed the novella, it is a good Saturday at the lake book.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines was a new take on an old story. My son was not a fan of the illustrations, but liked the story. He liked having the phrases from the original Goldilocks stories tie into this book. I like how the author turned Goldilocks into a fixer, and with a good message. Instead of breaking the bear’s things and leaving them, she fixes them, leaving things better than she found them. My son did not know what a pulley was, and now wants to build one to see if it really works!

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author, but it definitely will not be my last! I found this to be a fantastic laugh out loud fantasy novel with a ton of heart. The author did a wonderful job of weaving together memorable characters and descriptive settings. I found the story drew me in right from the start, jumping right into action and kept my attention to the very last page. I loved the dynamics between the adventurers and the author did a great job of the longing they had to want to recover their divinity, especially Marluck, who had no idea why he lost favor and is desperate to regain it. This is a great book for anyone who is a fantasy fan who loves humor.

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Aranza

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) By Bella Faust

I give this book 4 out of 5 Stars. It is a great book but you definitely have to read the prequel before you start this book to understand some things. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to finish the series. I definitely was attached by the cover (the one with the skull and flowers) but stayed because of the story. I’m definitely looking forward to read more from Bella Faust.

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series but there is a prequel that helps set up a lot of the issues the FMC faces throughout this first book. Lilliana has been dealing with major issues caused by Alex (and let’s face it her father) that Zeke and Slash have to watch her deal with and help where she’ll let. This love triangle between her, Zeke and Slash will get you to change back and forth between her men. Then there’s the plot twists that throw you for a loop! This does end on a cliffhanger but book 2 is already out so dive in!!!

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Jenni Bishop

Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Deborah’s work and jumped to get Sleeping with the Enemy which is a deliciously dark Mafia romantic tale. It is a standalone Enemies to Lovers tale with a forced marriage theme. It is addictive and I stayed up late finish this book in one sitting because I had to know how it ended.
I love that the story is told in dual pov as it makes the story richer knowing what the other is thinking.
The story is intriguing and held my attention and I was often on the edge of my seat. There is plenty of passion and drama, lots of angst and Mafia politics that made for an exciting tale. I was totally addicted to this story.
There was so much going on whether in bed or in general. There are enemies, violence, drama, conflict, struggles, secrets, danger, lust, passion, and lots of emotions that go along with this saga. The sizzling chemistry between these two is palpable. Their relationship is explosive and tumultuous, hot and spicey in and out of the bedroom and add that to their daily lives and sparks fly! It is definitely.
It will keep you captivated and the pages turning. I have read a few of Deborah’s books and I really enjoy her writing style. The characters are strong, and the steamy romance is not smooth sailing it has complexities with twists and turns.
He is a possessive alpha and masterful manipulator to get what he wants. He is ruthless yet caring in his own way.
I highly recommend this book but be warned once you start you cannot stop.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Jenni Bishop

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reader discretion is advised as this story contains potentially triggering content.
This is the first time I have read anything by Bella, and I had only heard good things about her work and was excited to see what she had to offer. To say I am hooked is an understatement. I had to stop reading this and go back to the first book Craving Control which I devoured in one sitting. Sleep is overrated.
Tempting Fate is the first book in this highly emotional dark and angsty suspense love triangle romance story in the Black Shamrocks MC: Australia trilogy. I do love me some dark, raw and gritty MC stories.
What a ride this story is. There is so much going on, but the story flowed flawlessly. The ebbs and flows just right. The plot is well done. The psychological aspect is thrilling, and the highly flammable emotions twisted me up inside.
There are characters you hate to love and characters you love to hate and everything in between. I wanted to hug, slap and kick some ar*e along the way. Ok, I did say it was an emotional read.
Lilianna endured a nightmare one she didn’t know if she would ever come back from but survived now her worst nightmare is back and betrayal is everywhere. Her life is falling apart, and she is not sure which way is up anymore.
With buckets full of angst, betrayal, pain, hurt and fears and twists and turns it is a definite page turner.
It is dark, danger is looming, it is full of chemistry, it is steamy and sizzles right off the pages.
The ending, wow. Whelp you will need to read to find out for yourself. I literally can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.
If you love MC stories, with a dark psychological aspect then you can’t go any further without reading this.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an emotional rollercoaster of a read! For those readers sensitive to dark, frightening type triggers, this may not be the best story for you to read. Story focuses on Lily, who becomes part of the MC family along the side of Zeke and Slash, where a love triangle is embroiled. Her experiences I was truly, deeply able to empathize with what she’s gone through. You are able to detect Lily’s strength and resilience through it all! Through unfortunate circumstances, readers can appreciate the courage and bravery emitted from Lily’s situation. Even though parts of it were difficult to digest, I do look forward to the next installment to see where these characters are led into in the next story.

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The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran #4)The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ring of Eagna is the fourth intriguing book in The Cross of Ciaran series. I thought The Cave of Ruin Arsa was the last book but am glad it is not. So, make sure to dive into the three other books before starting on this one. They follow on from each other and you don’t want to miss out on the previous adventures and wonderful characters.
Andrea draws you into the deadly mystery that is rich in archaeology and vivid with historical facts. Her world building makes it so easy to picture the scenes portrayed in the story. The stories keep getting better.
It is unique and interesting and has a bit of everything to keep the reader engrossed and with each book tension and the mystery builds the suspense nicely.
This captivating tale has plenty of twists to keep readers engaged. With treasure hunting, magic, adventure, drama, disturbing dreams, danger, miscreants, fights for survival and so much more it’s easy to get lost in the passion through the narrative.
The journey begins when Ciarán and Aodhán find the legend for a mythical treasure that puts them in more danger than they have been before.
Let the deadly hunt begin. Enjoy!

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