Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Callie is attracted to Evan at first sight. She gives him space to allow him to get to know her and he falls in love with her. Callie has been through a lot as well as Evan but both have very supportive family members. I say Callie open Evan’s mind she broaden his prescriptive which is very positive. I loved this book can’t wait to read more.
Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As far as debut novels go Shannon Nikole knocked it out of the ballpark! I truly felt like I was a citizen of Quimby Grove watching this story unfold before my very eyes! Love with a side of drama, and it was everything I didn’t know I was missing in a novel. While I am now and will forever be drawn to romance, I can’t help but enjoy a good suspense too, the great thing is this has all that and more! I was drawn in from the very start! I can’t wait for more from this author!
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really enthralling read! I honestly wasn’t expecting to like this one as much as I did but just a few chapters in I was hooked and could hardly put it down! Not only is this book sexy, it is full of shocking twists and turns every few chapters. It was thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat. This is my first time reading this author before but I plan on coming back. This book was fantastic! I would definitely check for triggers though if violence and blood is one for you though.
The Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story was such a good read. I enjoyed it from the very first page up until the last. I have never read a werewolf story before, but I’m glad that this one was my first. I was able to quickly understand the unique terminology and feeling that is unique to stories of this nature.
In the book Nolen loses his older brother and is forced to take on the responsibility of Alpha heir. His story is one that goes through all the emotions from sadness to happiness, from pain to joy, from fear to strength.
I was thoroughly pleased with the pace of the story and the characters. I was initially worried the story would be too graphic or not hold my interest but I was happily mistaken. There is some adult language and an intimate scene, but it is well developed and tasteful. This is a good read not just for werewolf enthusiasts, but also for anyone who is interested in a story about someone who has to endure life’s hardships and overcome them despite the many obstacles that come their way.
Truth or Kill by A.C. Kramer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I must offer a trigger warning with this book for dark content as the author does the same. If you are tender-hearted or soft-natured, this book may not be for you. This novel is a thriller. This action pack, page-turning, the romance-filled heart-stopping book will have you catching your breath. Sydney thought he was in for a relaxing time at the cabin, however she finds herself playing a sick and twisted game of Truth or Dare….Truth or Kill… Kage didn’t expect to find the white innocence that is Sydney and he is drawn to her, but she isn’t what he expects. This book isn’t what you expect. Lovers of thrillers, romance, action and dark content will love this book.
Reviewed by @kgregory
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Suspenseful, dark romance that had me wanting more. Plenty of betrayal, lust and a bit of cat and mouse banter between Sera and Cassius. Sera is a strong female who took me by total surprise… I love that she is a smart chemist and also a deadly assassin. She is all about pleasing her father and the drug empire they are building but something unexpected happens when she meets Cassius, a handsome, smart businessman funding Sera’s product. Sera’s next target is Cassius, but as Cassius continues to get to know Sera and break down her walls will it be to late as Sera decides between love or family?
Fantastic book and wonderful characters. What a story!
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! Just wow. This book seriously made me have all the feelings. This book was just fantastically written and beautifully done! Meeting Evan and Callie just makes me want to wrap myself around them and protect them from every bad thing that’s ever happened. Evan walking away from Hockey to preserve his mental health spoke thousands of words to me. Mental health isn’t usually written so well, but this author took it and ran with it and did a phenomenal job. Callie is a head strong, go getter kind of gal. She tries her hardest to be the best and sometimes being the best isn’t all that great. Watching Calle’s and Evans relationship blossom was amazing. It felt like it wasn’t rushed, it was well paced, and came together beautifully. I’m highly recommending this book to my friends because I know they need to read it too and feel all the feelings I felt!
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When you walk into a club and become infatuated with the first female you see who knew said female would turn your life upside down. That’s what happens to Cassius when he meets Sera. Little did he know he was her mark from the beginning😲
This book is an absolute page turner. You’d want to read it in one sitting. It has a Smart alpha male with a soft side. A badass assassin love interest with multiple twists and turns. And man Raine is the best friend every girl wishes for! 💕 highly recommend reading this book🥰
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nathan is the golden boy at his school. He is popular and gorgeous, making everyone want him or want to be like him.
Holly is the new girl, a nobody in the eyes of the popular crowd but that doesn’t stop her from noticing Nathan. Even when he is bullying others, she can’t stop thinking about him. After Holly witnesses something, she realizes that there is more to Nathan than what he is portraying.
After Nathan finds out that Holly knows his secret he has been keeping from almost everyone at school, he is terrified that she will out him. To keep her quiet, he befriends her but as time goes on, as does his feelings for Holly.
The synopsis of this book really captured my attention but unfortunately it was completely different than what I expected. The book was alright for what it was. The synopsis implied something much darker. Also for a YA book, it had way too much sexual details. It was too heavy for what I expected for a book in the YA genre.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this story! It was a three part book, so it was like having 3 mini books in 1! I love how they all started and ended in a bookstore, one of my favorite places to be! Everything starts at Leona’s book store where we meet Sadie and Charlie, two singles people trying to making it through the holidays, and then Fiona, a famous author, and Price a traveling musician who after years of being divorced, are reunited at the bookstore and small town. Leona sets up a book signing and ensures Price will be there, is that the nudge they need to make it work? Part 3 Leona meets Jon, a fix it man, who is working on the building her bookstore is in. The thread the winds through all of the stories is a love story about a woman named Ellen who met a man named Charlie and the next day they ran away on a train and got married and their happily ever after resonates through all of these stories. I just loved the writing and I loved how well written the characters were. This was such a sweet story, I haven’t read anything by this author before, but I will be checking out the rest of her books!
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have just one word for this book….AMAZING. Having never read any part of this series I was originally worried about starting with book seven. However put author provides just amazing characters and details, that even with the cross over characters the story just seemed to click into place. This story was so sweet and definitely knew how to pull on the heart strings. Personally I just really loved it as a whole and I look forward to going back and reading the rest of the series.
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
Exciting, captivating read. Couldn’t wait to see what happened next. The cat & mouse, back & forth between the two main characters was intoxicating. Betrayal, heartbreak, romance, feisty ness….all the feels, which will draw you in immediately & leave you breathless!
Loved the badass persona of Sera—left me aspiring to be more like her—hahahaha. First read from Lang Johnson, but it certainly won’t be my last!
Beautiful, brilliant, badass, Murder for hire, chemist with daddy issues, Sera Dwari is hired to kill sexy, smart, billionaire, Cassius Batista—by his brother of all people. Can the ice queen get her mark this time or will Cassius be able to melt that cold heart and these two get that happily ever after?
The layer of betrayal is immense. Family secrets , along with deep seeded revenge, make this a captivating page turner that is hard to put down.
A gazillion stars—hands down!
Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Aghhhh! No one does dark paranormal romance like this author! I really enjoyed the first Casket Girl book and this one was written just as well- if not better. The characters storylines were so beautifully written and intertwined so well (not to mention that the characters themselves are written amazingly!).
There are so many paranormal elements like witches, demons, and sparks flying through the air. Blood & Vengeance was so incredibly hard to put down- i don’t think I did more than once (as it was the same Blood & Ravens.) I can’t wait for more from this author!
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Evan has returned to school after stepping away from his hockey career to focus on his mental health. (Kudos to the author for tackling this difficult and overlooked subject). He takes a position as a training for the female gymnastics team. This is where he meets Callie. Callie is a gymnast. She is a fierce character that loves those close to her with all she has. Callie has had a crush on Evan for years…and now he’s part of her team’s staff. She knows that she wants to get to know him and be a part of his life.
Their relationship is filled with understanding, support, and a love that most strive for. While coming to terms with his own struggles and finding a way to work on his own mental health, he finds that Callie is in his corner as his biggest supporter. These two melted my heart and I could feel the emotions coming off the page. This series has had many great couples…but these two are probably my favorite!
Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a great book. I really loved it. It was the perfect combination of small town romance and suspense. I cannot wait to read more from this author!
Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such an amazing story. I got way more than I thought I was getting! It was such a beautifully written story. I loved every minute of it. I hope everyone reads this! It is worth it! I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us! Pick it up today, you won’t be disappointed!
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was amazing from start to finish. The characters are amazing and there is so much depth to them. Plus tackling a hard issue like mental health and for a man to handle it is almost unheard of and yet so realistic and beautifully portrayed.
Evan Adler thought he had it all until it all came crashing down. After medically retiring from the NHL to deal with his mental health issues he moves to his hometown and becomes a physical trainer for the girls gymnastics team. Now this is where Callie enters the picture, as the Universities star gymnast, she fatefully lands in the hands of Evan to tape her ankle. Callie’s fierce love and unending support are the rays of sunshine Evan has needed to clear out his black days. Together they can do anything, even build the future they both envisioned!
I really loved this story of love, heartbreak and challenges to overcome. It is refreshing to break the stigma of male mental health issues and one this author has tackled with superior grace. This is book 7 in the series but they can all be read as single books. I recommend reading them all but if you have to choose then choose this one it is unforgettable!
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Checked the blurb out on this book, it reeled me in! So glad I gave this a chance, I FREAKING LOVED it, like legit LOVED it! It definitely is different from my normal reads. The author kept it very interesting, so the just one more chapter turned into 3 or 4 more until you realize dang you’ve read it all! LOL The chemistry between Sera & Cassius was fire 🔥 Author brought their story to life, I was invested until the very end! If you LOVE a dark, SPICY, romance then this is most certainly a must read for sure.
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cassius Batista is a thirty-year-old billionaire who loves to seek adrenaline and thrills. He helps others whenever he can, so when his older brother calls asking for help with a business plan, Cassius is there with a checkbook. Christian takes his younger brother to a nightclub to help celebrate the new venture. While there, Cassius is enthralled with a dangerous and sexy woman named Sera. Sera is not what she seems to be, there are secrets she keeps hidden that are best left alone. Join this wild journey and see if Sera and Cassius end up a match made in heaven.
This book was captivating! The characters were new and exciting. Once I started reading, I could not put it down. This book takes you on an emotional rollercoaster filled with mystery, twists, romance, friendship, and betrayal. I was not ready for this book to end.
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first picked up this novel. This was a new to me author and not a genre I read frequently. I was drawn in by the synopsis and I stayed for a fierce female main character. I can’t recall ever reading a book where the female lead was the assassin and the “role reversal” didn’t disappoint.
This book had a little bit of everything, action, suspense, spice but it also had a lot of depth not only within the storyline but the characters as well, especially Sera.
I would genuinely recommend this book. You’re in for a ride from start to finish.
The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a good book! I found the character’s really relatable. We all have things we hide from the world, and to watch Remi and Audri face their dark truths together was heartwarming. A great mix of steamy, romance and friendship. The overall plot was very interesting. I enjoyed every chapter!
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cassius Bautista runs his family’s business in Wyoming. Sera owns several businesses and is a very skilled assassin and chemist. Sera has created the newest hottest drug to soon hit the markets called Devil’s Breath, however she has also been hired to make the hit on Cassius, by none other than his jealous brother. Sera and Cassius have met at her club 1 Oak and have some chemistry of their own going on. Will that create problems with the hit?
Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love anything to do with the New Orleans witches and this series is no exception. These books are absolutely awesome, very well written. I love the characters. Desiree and Jaxon have phenomenal chemistry. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brilliantly Amazing… Heartfelt… Soulful
This is the first book I have read from this absolutely amazing and gifted author. She has a way of getting you deep into the soul of the characters. I had tears streaming down my face by her talent of creating such depth. I loved this book. Evan and Callie both struggle with issues that will unfold throughout the book. You will cheer these characters on and fall in love with them. The messages in this book were very poignant and spoke to me loudly. I needed to hear a lot of what the author was trying to get across. I am better emotionally for reading this book. I don’t usually read books twice but I believe with this one, I will do so when life is giving me lemons and I need to refocus. Thank you to the author who has opened my eyes.
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Evan a NHL star chooses to medically retire for his own mental health as he has severe anxiety and depression. He goes back to Bellevue to finish his degree and while there works as a sports trainer.
Enter Callie , a gymnast a fierce and determined woman. These two come together so flawlessly but have struggles to overcome together that will have you laughing and crying and wanting to just wrap your arms around these two and hold tight. The addressing of mental health in this story was powerful and realistic and I enjoyed reading it.
Even though this was Book 7 it can be read entirely as a stand alone!
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this contemporary sports romance, which was the first book I’ve read by this author, but it definitely will not be the last! I was completely hooked from page one and felt so immersed in the story that I carried on reading it late into the night. The storyline focuses on, Evan Adler who is medically retired from the NHL, and Bellevue’s star gymnast Callie Pearce. Evan feels he retired before he could live up to the ‘Adler Legacy’, but that he had to for the sake of his mental health. Having returned to his hometown, he gets a position at the University of Bellevue as the athletic trainer for the women’s gymnastics team. This is where he first meets Callie, and their connection is immediate from the moment Evan tapes Callie’s ankle.
Callie grew up with only her sister for support, which has made her be more caring to others, and so when she discovers that Evan is suffering, she’s even more determined to get to know him. The storyline flows well making this an easy read, but with plenty going on plot wise to keep me happily turning the pages. Evan and Callie are great main characters, realistic, relatable and likeable and I felt engaged with both of them. I liked how their relationship developed throughout the book, and I felt that Evan’s mental health problems were dealt with sensitively and realistically. Although this is part of a series, I happily read it as a standalone story, however, I am now keen to read the previous stories. An enjoyable and engaging read, and one which I definitely recommend.
Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed it so much. I loved the different aspects in this book. They all worked so well together. It made it hard to put down at times. I found myself thinking of this book like a movie in my head while reading. I am a fan of this series and author now.
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Evan has left the NHL to take care of his mental health which was such a strong and hard decision but he doesn’t feel strong. Callie is a gymnast, kind and generous woman who has also been through some tough stuff. There is chemistry right away between these two. I loved watching both of these characters grow stronger individually and together for each other. The author does a great job making you swoon and go through an array of emotions throughout the story. The other characters in this book help bring this story to life. Evan and Callie’s families play a part in their lives. This was a good read and I’m glad I chose to take a chance on an author I haven’t read before.
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is cute, inspirational, raw and so relatable.
The two main characters are Callie and Evan. Callie is a champion gymnast and Evan used to be a pro hockey player until his mental health takes a turn for the worse and he searches out for a new career path back home in Tennessee.
Both of these main characters have a rough past and find solace in each others company, the relationship grows from crush, to friends and then so much more. The struggles in this book are so relatable and raw that is just captivates you and makes you fall in love with their story. So much so, that I lost sleep because I couldn’t put this book down.
If you are looking for a good sports romance book you will love this one! I highly recommend.
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 7th book in the Bellevue Bullies series. I haven’t read the other books so this one can be read as a standalone however I feel that if the books were read in order then the relationships between the characters would be more defined and the reader would have a better connection with them. That being said it didn’t deter me enjoying this slow burning romance. The author does an amazing job with the characters. It was nice to see a male character that suffers with mental illness and not being afraid or ashamed to admit it.
In this story we follow Evan and Callie.
Evan has given up his dream job as a professional hockey player due to his struggles with mental illness. Now he’s got himself a job as an athletic trainer for the gymnastics team. Evan wants to focus on regaining and keeping his mental health on track and doesn’t expect to meet someone who truelly gets him. Being who he is Evan is surrounded by girls who want to be with him but no one actually wants to see and know the real him.
Callie has had a tough upbringing. Along with her sister they have had to fight to get to where they are today. Callie has always had a crush on Evan so when she realises he’s the new trainer she is overwhelmed. Could this be her chance to get him to notice her. But with every other girl throwing themselves at him will she even get a look in.
What follows is a slow building romance as Callie realises she needs to take a step back and understand Evan’s position and his problems so that they can move forward together and be stronger because of it.
This is a really emotional story about love, mental health and the impacts and how allowing just 1 person to see the real you can change your life for the better. It’s a beautifully written story which Will have readers hooked.
