Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Yet another masterpiece added to the Masters of the Consulate Series! I can’t get enough of these books. Calabrea and Tansia are perfect for each other even if they try to deny it they can’t. Love this entire series!
The Sweet Temptations Trilogy: A why choose Age Gap Romance by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sweet Temptations, by L. M. Mountford is a trilogy of 3 small novellas: The Babysitter, The Boss’s Daughter, and Menage a Trois. In this series, the Lord of Lust focuses on Richard, a middle aged man with a beautiful wife and son, a distracting babysitter, and a seductive supervisor. Lust-filled and erotic, this book is definitely for a mature audience. Sweet Temptations features very descriptive sexual encounters, each one more intriguing and fantastical than the last. Very easy to read with a simple to follow plot, Sweet Temptations even has a plot twist that I did not anticipate. 4 out of 5 stars.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/111172258-the-summer-i-went-crazy” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Summer I Went Crazy” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1677500344l/111172258._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/111172258-the-summer-i-went-crazy”>The Summer I Went Crazy</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16725711.Laura_Koerber”>Laura Koerber</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5438632515″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Just as a fair warning that this book does talk about a sensitive topic so do read it at your own risk. Ben has nothing to gain by slumming it for lack of a better word but he has everything to lose. When he lets himself be talked into going to a party with a few friends he never intended becoming a witness to a S.A. He has carried this guilt of not coming forward with him for forty years and is now finally ready to come forward. How different would his life had been if he had made that call all those years ago? This story is told from Ben’s point of view so we get to delve into his thoughts and emotions. Although he did not speak up for the victim at the time he was ready to right a wrong. This is definitely a story that will have you engaged from cover to cover.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/82548718-ale-s-fair-in-love-and-war” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Ale’s Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676400921l/82548718._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/82548718-ale-s-fair-in-love-and-war”>Ale’s Fair in Love and War</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15303783.Sylvie_Stewart”>Sylvie Stewart</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5438586147″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
The pranks between Cash and Hollis are harmless until they aren’t. When there is a likelihood that Cash will lose not only his bar but his family’s livelihood he finds himself accepting help from the enemy. Hollis feels that she had a hand in what led to this and wants to fix it. Will these two be able to work cohesivly and make sure the brewery is able to stay in the Brooks family? If you like romantic comedy this one will have you laughing until you cry. Also if you don’t mind the funny looks from your significant other when laughing out loud in a quiet room this is worth it.
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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ale’s Fair in Love and War: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Love on Tap Book 1)
If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh and sigh then I would suggest you read this book.
Cash and Hollis start off in a hate filled but funny prank war, but things change rapidly after a misunderstanding leads to them spending time together.
The way their friendship started to bloom after they started to know one another and realize where those intense feelings were heading things got pretty hot.
There are little gems like Sausage Fest, the stuffed dog and the surprise package being delivered that made me laugh.
Cash’s brothers, sister and Mom just add that extra something for me. Ms. Stewart got the family dynamic perfect. Oh and how can I forget to mention Larry!
I look forward to keeping up with this family and see how they grow and change. My money is on Miller’s story being epic.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Notebook Mysteries: Suspicions is the fifth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. It is January 1889, and we find Emma and her team back to solving mysteries. This can be enjoyed as a standalone, but I recommend picking up the earlier books first. I enjoyed delving back into the life of Emma. This time she is busy with multiple cases going on. There is also the return of someone from her past. With everything draining Emma and Jeremy’s energy, they must battle the challenges. I enjoyed this series and enjoyed this newest addition to the series. If you enjoy mystery and historical fiction with a strong female lead, this is a great series to grab. I look forward to picking up more from this author in the near future.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book 5 of this series was yet another impeccable piece by this talented author. If you are a fan of this series like me, you will thoroughly enjoy this addition. If you’ve never read any of these, you can easily follow along and appreciate the multiple levels of mystery and suspense.
We find Emma as strong and independent as ever at the beginning of this story. She’s ready to take action to help those who do not have a strong voice of their own, all while finding a case from her past is directly linked to the existing case.
Emma’s love, Jeremy is right by her side and raring to go to find the bad people hurting the innocent. While he’s always looking out for Emma, he is not attempting to be her knight in shining armor, as she can handle herself.
This book finds Emma facing multiple cases, heartbreaking journeys, heartless men and women who are trying to take advantage of others, tender moments with her love and a challenging interaction with an Alpha male thinking he can get the best of her.
This book did not disappoint!
I cannot wait for the next book to be released later this summer so we can see what Emma is up to yet again.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author. I enjoyed how it teaches things to all who read it. Even adults can learn from it. It is about insects and what a katydid does and can eat. Very informative book for all.
Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a well written and attention grabbing book this is. As soon as I started reading it I couldn’t out it down. I loved reading about all of the characters and the strong connection they all shared. It really pulled me in to the story. I loved the fact that is was told from.multiple points of view. Every book like this should follow suit because it works so well.
I thought the overall story was good although this book really was all about the characters for me. A great book.and I can’t wait for more.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a sappy, snarky, sexy tale! I love novels that have a good snarky hero/heroine in them and this one has both! Cash and Hollis are great characters and I love the story between them. Cannot wait for next in series!
Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow! This book is dark, violent and graphic. I love it! Thankfully there is a warning before you buy this book. It is NOT a sweet love story. It is dark, violent and graphic. It is not sunshine and rainbows. It is human trafficking, ugly, violent. It is not a take home to your mother type of story, well unless she likes her heroines a little more broken, a lot violent, a little angry and a lot bad as can be.
Shadow is probably the most broken character I have read about. She has had a harder than hard life. She has no one to trust, to love and no reason to live. Until she meets Tink. Tink and her parents give Shadow a reason to live. A reason to even breathe. But she is still broken inside and wants to hide behind her mask and walls.
Ridding the world or at least Montana of human trafficking is Shadow’s job and reason for being. With Tink and the Devil’s Handmaiden MC these women take down one circuit at a time. With the help of others like Noodles and his ex-Navy Seal friends, Tank and his MC, and now Panther and his crew more evil can be put down.
This story is not for the weak or faint of heart. This story has a smoother flow than book 1 and is well worth the sleepless nights. Looking forward to more by this author and about these bad as can be women!
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a really good story line. The actual writing is not too bad either. The characters are grotesque, violent, dark, with a little bit of sweet and dedication which makes them all absolutely perfect! I love that this MC is all female! I love that the men they work with are strong men who know how to work next to, and even follow, strong women.
I loved the names these characters had for themselves and each other, Tink, Noodles, Shadow, Pops, Tank, Heartbreaker…the names give a little look into the character that you can’t always get from just a description. I love that one person can have more than one name, depending on who they were with, who was in that inner circle, who they trusted and loved the most.
The beginning and part way into the middle of this story was a little slower than I like…a slow burn for sure. The building of relationships, the telling of the story, a glimpse into certain characters’ pasts. The ending is a fast explosion and over quickly. And while happy is the correct term for this ending I can’t think sunshine and rainbow happy, more like happy for now because there is so much evil in the world and Tink and her crew are doing their best to fix that…so yeah, happy for now.
I will read more from this author as I am curious about the other sisters in the MC.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an emotional and engaging read, which grabbed my attention from the first line and held it until the last. Written from the point of view of Ben, a well educated young man from a rich family, who spend their summers in Europe. Ben was on a fast track to success, off to Yale, with family connections to plenty of influential people and future job opportunities, and then, he witnesses a rape. Although at the time he’s not sure if it is rape, as he is drunk, as is the girl and so is everyone else, but it plays on his mind, for forty years until he makes a phone call. At the heart of this book it’s a coming of age story, but it’s also an honest and sensitive look at how a rape affects all those involved. It’s an original storyline, in that it’s written from not only a young man’s point of view, but also from a witness to a rapes view point, and I think it works well. It’s a difficult read, as its so well written I felt totally immersed in the story, and so felt everything that Ben did. The difficult subject matter is written about with sensitivity, and the story definitely gets the reader thinking. After all the story shows how one drunken summer night can change your whole life.
Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl. I have loved this series so far and I can’t wait to read the next one. This is the story of Shadow who has had bad luck in her past. She meets Tink who is the President of the Devil’s Handmaidens Motorcycle Club and she takes Shadow in since she doesn’t have any family. Together they are determined to take own the people who hurt Shadow and keep the for hurting others. She is also forming a friendship/relationship with Panther and there relationship may not be conventional but it works for them. Learning to trust people has been so hard for Shadow but she is slowly learning to with Tink and Panther. When they try to take down the people who hurt Shadow, Panther is shocked that they are asking for her. When they are ambushed by the group all hell breaks loose. Will Shadow be able to survive this horrible situation and if she does will she be able to love and trust again. Read this amazing MC book to find out.
Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in The Club King Series. It is a steamy romance told from multiply points of view which really brings the story to life for me and makes every character come alive. Getting the story from several points of view really gives you a deeper understanding of the character and the story and gives the characters a depth that sometimes is missing. There are some dark aspects of this story which maybe a trigger for some people such as domestic abuse, sexual assault and child neglect.
Brooklyn has had a traumatic past which has left her with scars both physically and mentally. Since then she is trying to rebuild her life but she feels she carries to much baggage to move forward.
One a rare night out with her friend she meets 2 men who will change her life forever. Jaxon and Oliver are owners in Club 4. Never have they felt attraction to a woman as much as they have towards Brooklyn and so they set out to get her. However things aren’t that simple. The walls Brooklyn has around herself are so high that no one can get over them. However the brothers are determined to try. And when a past danger returns to Brooklyn’s life the Brothers promise to protect her from all danger. But how can you protect someone when they won’t allow you to protect them?
This story is a romance which has loads of obstacles to overcome and things get more complicated as more of the brothers become aware of Brooklyn and also become attracted to her.
Is this Brooklyns chance to finally get her happy ever after with maybe more that 1 man or will her past and the danger lurking in the dark finally be too much for her to overcome.
Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoy these children’s story with a science twist – I think they are a great way to introduce young children to simple science investigations. I think this one is definitely my favourite – it was a wonderful introduction to gravity! There are so many talking points in this book from things falling, what gravity it to the sounds that things make when they fall. Again this story is beautifully illustrated and is absolutely bound to capture the attention of young children. The story is easy to follow and not too long that children will lose interest.
The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Romanov Heiress is a wonderful historical fiction novel, bringing us the story of the four Romanov sisters, hiding in England after they were rescued before their certain deaths.
These young women remain in hiding, but they cannot do so forever. They have learned from their previous life to be resourceful and they will not be Imperial Highnesses again. When the girls learn that someone is blaming their mother for the fall of the empire, Olga sets out to learn the truth.
Olga becomes Olivia, and while working as a maid, she discovers secrets that will not only upset her life and the lives of her sisters, but also the young lordship whom she befriended.
These characters are so well-written; I often-times forgot the true fate of the Romanov Dynasty! This book kept me hooked until the end.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cash Brooks runs the Blue Bigfoot Brewery in Asheville with his brother Carter. Yet he never expected to have issues with his neighbor, Hollis Hayes who runs the HappyTails groomer shop next door. The first official incident was over the dumpster they were expected to share, that did not go over well with Cash as they have a lot of trash coming from the brewery. So the war began. What come to find out what Cash thought was a prank truly wasn’t and he got himself even deeper. Hollis thinking this had something to do with her step sister and step father offers to help Cash with the mess. During the process of helping they both fall for each other and are not sure how to handle things. Will this make things worse or will things get better?
The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is honestly not something I would normally read but every so often I like to try something different and the synopsis piqued my interest so I thought I would give it a go. It was a good read and I liked that it was different. The author wrote about the trigger subject really well and I found I have a connection with the character as we followed the story. The author did write the story really well and it certainly had some thought provoking moments, although I’ve not been in the situation like Ben its interesting how you can imagine how he feels and the guilt that he has carried for the past forty years. It was interesting to follow his story of self-discovery whilst dealing with what he witnessed all those years ago.
His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a wonderful story. I fell in love with the characters pretty much straight away. The way the author write from in both the past and present made me feel like a really did know that characters and the journey of their relationship. I think it was pretty clear from the moment that they reunited that there was this amazing chemistry and connection. The author did really with the handling of some of the sensitive topics in he story. She wrote them well and there is a trigger warning from her.
Brandon was a really lovely character and I loved how protective he was of Callie.
Callie is one of those characters who you just instantly take to, she has overcome so much in her past, she had such strength and resilience and I could tell how much she wanted Brandon but was really struggling to let go and move on with her life.
I highly recommend this book and I am certainly looking forward to reading more from this author.
Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this story! It was so refreshing to read a rockstar romance where the rock star is female – that it what made it such a fantastic read! I loved the characters Lily and Rhys! Lily had just about the right amount of sassiness to make her likeable and not a big headed rockstar – yes she used to getting what she wants but I think we definitely see a different side to her character as the story develops. Rhys has been hurt in the past and his idea of a new relationship with a rockstar was not on his agenda. I really enjoyed seeing these two develop as characters and also to see their relationship develop also.
I really like this author and her writing style! I would definitely recommend this book and I am definitely looking forward to more to come from her in the future.
The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Olga is the Grand Duchess but no one must know. There are people who want her bloodline dead. Olga does everything she can to keep her sisters and herself in hiding but will it be enough? This story brings you into Olga’s mind and the hardships she follows. Will she fall in love with the wrong man? Will she keep her sisters safe?
Destiny of Light by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The short chapters that pull you in asking for a bit more information. I highly recommend reading the first two books before jumping into The Destiny Of Light. Though I believe it could be read without them, it is always nice to know what has happened to get to this point. In this final book to the Quirk of Destiny series, you will follow Calum to see if he and his friends can survive the end of the world and the creatures that haunt them. A good quick series to read on a cold day.
The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dan Perry is a man just trying to do his best, even when it doesn’t always work out.
After being put on probation for driving his rig without a license, he is forced to team up with Jake. Even though this is the last thing he wants to do, he needs to help his daughter and this is the only way he can do it. As Dan and Jake spend more time together they become closer. This book comes with many emotions, but man this author did a fantastic job of pulling it all together.
Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was just as incredible as the first. But this time we go on an adventure with Shadow. This Female Mc club are an amazing strong bad a** club, the are the most insanely incredible characters. This book and story are so well written that it really makes you feel like you in the book riding along with them. We all have a back story on what made us the person we are and oh man does Shadow have one of those stories. When Shadow and Panther get together, I was super excited that she was able to find someone that would make her happy and excepts everything that Shadow is and hopefully become. Panther is the strong and the time he took to really get to know her, and her story was what Shadow needed to finally let someone in on that level. This book had it all and I honestly couldn’t put it down till I was done. The Danger, action, suspense, love, excitement and all-around thrill of just reading. I will definitely be getting my hands on the rest of these books, such an amazing series that can show how powerful women can be.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read the previous books in this series and was excited for this one. I was not disappointed. Once again, Emma is solving cases and putting herself in danger. Can she keep her relationship together? This, like the others, can be read by itself but I recommend reading them all. The author does a really good job in each book.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brilliant historical mystery series continues
I have loved every book in this series and book 5 is just as good. This instalment sees Emma and Jeremy back to their sleuthing ways. This story has action, mystery, suspense and lots of emotion. It was great being back amongst the Pinkertons and all the characters from past books. Jeremy and Emma’s relationship, though strong, is tested. Highly recommend this whole series.
The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and it was very good! The material is a bit dark, but it encompasses the life of a rich, high school student so well. It’s written in first person and written just as a high schooler would write it. The realness of the situations mentioned is refreshing because they aren’t corny interactions. I really enjoyed this book.
How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a well thought out and very detailed book. If you are thinking of writing a historical novel this it’s definitely the how to for you. Every section has more information you may not have thought of. Not only does this book give you an overview of what details you should have in a historical novel but it also gives you a basis in publishing a historical novel!
The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Challenger is a great age gap (if you consider 7 years an age gap 😉) romance. Flynn and Chavez have incredible chemistry. I’ll be honest that both characters did things that made me question my feelings about them, but in the end, they worked through the challenges and that they both grew as characters is my favorite part of the book. Both Flynn and Chavez are complex people and I enjoyed learning about them. This story has not only depth and intrigue, it has heat! Chavez’s ultimatum for the Australian tournament was almost as frustrating for me as it was for Flynn!
