A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dark romance, forced proximity… count me in. Ava’s brother owes Kingston a debt, his perfect excuse to get his hands on Ava. Ava has been through so much since her parents passed, but remains positive, where Kingston is ruthless and savage at all ends. This story is full of feist, angst, passion, pain and spice! I am very excited for book 2.
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
New series by Tam DeRudder Jackson.. and its SPORTS!!! Callahan O’Reilly is the college football all-star. Jamaica is the college all-star student. Paired together on a project, Callahan is determined to prove to Jamaica that he is not the “dumb jock” she thinks he is. This is a fun sports romance with characters that are easy to love. I’m excited to see what else this sports world brings.
The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a cute holiday story. Lizzie takes her best friend’s non-refundable plane ticket after losing her job and apartment and heads to Australia for the holidays. Queue Jaz; hot, single dad who comes with a lot of baggage that she doesn’t want to get involved with. But she keeps running into him. This quick read has it all, romance, drama, fun, and a ton of chemistry!
Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 7th book in this series and although it’s a standalone and I would highly suggest reading the rest of the series before this one.
Dingo is trying to prove himself to his brothers but hides his pain behind is fun personality. Celee is on the run and comes across Dingo who takes her in and gives her a safe place. Both characters are broken in their own way but together they learn to lean on each other. This story is full of action, drama, suspense, humor, and passion. Another great story from the Grimm Wolves series.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was very excited about another story from Buckeye Falls! Even though this is the 4th book in the series it can be read as a stand-alone. You will see the characters from the other books throughout all the stories so starting from the beginning will definitely add to the experience but it’s not necessary for the story. Who doesn’t love a fake dating story with tons of witty banter, sexual tension, and feel-good romance? I do hope this isn’t the end of Buckeye Falls!
Melt My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Melt My Heart really does melt your heart, totally lives up to its name! This is the 3rd book in the series but can be read as a standalone. Caleb and Wynter come from different backgrounds, but both have their hearts off the table for love. Plus, how can you not love it when they meet over an adorable dog named Reggie that ends up bringing them together! A cute and quick romantic read with wonderful characters. I’m excited to go back and read the other books in this series.
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Chasing Cheer was such a cute holiday read! It was such a refreshing story compared to a lot of the other “typical” holiday romance reads. It was such a cute take on your North Pole, Santa Claus Christmas story. You may read this story and know exactly how it’s going to end but that doesn’t stop you from wanting to finish it. The story was full of all the festive holiday feels as if you were right there in Emerald Hollow with Holly and Ash. Super cute!
Love Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a fun short holiday romance! Toni go away on a vacation for 2 weeks with a guy she’s been seeing but regrets when they get to their destination. Queue Mickey, tall dark and handsome and their chemistry is INSTANT! Mickey tells Toni right up from he doesn’t do relationships, but she starts to feel herself falling for him. Mickeys ex even comes in to start some drama. This has the romance, the steam and drama but is such a great short read!
Twisted Eros by Aria Skylar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What an interesting take on the story of Eros and Psyche. You get so much in this story. Abduction vacation, enemies to lovers, strangers to lovers, dark romance, pain, hurt, betrayal and love. You get it all. The connection the main characters have from the start is undeniable. With all the twists and turns, it keeps your interest! Super excited for the next book!
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book can be read as a stand alone but is the 3rd book in the Ground Rule Series. Grace is a hardworking independent woman who loves her animal shelter and all the animals that come through it. Heath is a professional baseball player. They met months ago at a fundraiser. Sparks ignite when they run into each other again when Heaths sister has a baby. This wonder story has enemies to lovers, sports romance, adorable animals, and spice sprinkled all in. Another wonderful story to add to this series!
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What an adorable story of Natalie and Anthony. A husband and wife and have lost their way with each other. Between their work and kids, they have let their priority for each other slip. This story is an adorable rekindling of their love during a week long unexpected vacation and a town rallying behind them to help out! Another hit from Buckeye Falls!
Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 2 Ground Rules Series, it can be read as a stand-alone but it’s nice to have the other story. I loved Noah and Zara’s story. Zara is a confident career driven woman. As a sports agent she has a rule to never get involved with a man that plays sports. Noah, an all star sports player, who’s been in love with her since that night he rescued her from a fire. Their chemistry is strong, neither can deny it. Once they finally reconnect, sparks fly! Watching them learn to understand each other and themselves is was wonderful. I’m very excited for the next story in this series.
Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a super quick paranormal, enemies to lovers, romance. Titan is being forced to find a wife and Rose is forced in the mix to find the moonstone to save her people. Titan is intrigued with rose right from the start but he can’t quite figure her out. Rose never expect to want to get close to Titan. Titan present as the ultimate villain but the dual POV story telling you get to see more into the minds of both main characters. This world of witches wolves, fairies, and more is so intriguing. I do feel the plot is a little lacking, in the sense it all just feels like a lot in a short book but still enjoyable.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this musical romance. Hank is the baby boy of the family, he wants to be a country star but his hometown band has recently broke up and he can’t decide if he wants to pursue a solo career or work on the family farm. In comes Ella Mae who introduces him to his idol Travis Miller and they offer for him to go with them on the road for 3 weeks.
Hank and Ella Mae’s connection is undeniable from the start. They bonded over family past, and current secrets. I love getting to see the back side of a music career setting with Travis and Ella Mae. Hanks care in his relationship with Ella Mae is heartwarming. I am nervous and excited for the next because I know whats coming and nothing better happen to the actual baby of the family. I will protect Becky with my life!
Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Walt and Elyse have a connection and chemistry that is OFF THE CHARTS. Walt is the hot headed, hard working small town cowboy and Elyse is the big city television producer. They have to overcome so many obstacles to get to that HEA. But along the way you spice, drama, complications, romance, and a steamy and scare snowed in encounter. I am on my way to start book 3 and can’t wait!
Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Acting Counsel is the 3rd book in the King of Screens series but can be read as a standalone. This book tells the story of Nathan, hot shot actor and known flirt and Catrina, a strong career driven attorney about to make a name for herself and become partner of her firm. That is, until she gets her next client and finds that its Nathan…. her unforgettable one night stand from 2 nights ago. This story is full of forbidden romance, secret flirting, stolen looks, touches, and kisses. Catrina an Nathan have a chemistry that is undeniable from the start that is written all over the pages. Mixed with some drama and ending with a HEA makes for a quick enjoyable read!
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Walk Off is an adorable second chance romance between Celia and Kyle. Celia broke Kyle’s heart 8 years ago to protect his future by telling him hurtful lies. They run into each other at a wedding, neither of them expecting it. Celia decides to come clean about the lies she told and uncovered one LARGE secret. They spent the last 8 years trying to get over one another but they couldn’t do it. Back in each other’s orbit, the steam and passion com back like it was yesterday. Kyle should hate Celia but even after all this time his love for her still out weighs everything else. Overall this was a good story, the characters at points were a tad annoying, but overall wasn’t that bad. The big secret was hard for me to believe that someone would forgive so easily for, but that is a me thing, not a everyone thing.
Sleeping Love by Natalina Reis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was an interesting take on a sleeping beauty retelling. This book has friends to lovers romance, forbidden love, fate, action, drama and more. Everything happens very quick in this books, you’re reading their journey and next thing you know they are there. This also happens with tasks, the author will mention something that needs happen for the story to continue but it’s not actually written about. We just know it happens and that’s it.
Outside of some of the details this was a good take on sleeping beauty!
Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m am so happy Tam Derudder Jackson decided to give Garrett his happy ending. This is the fifth book in this series but can be read as a standalone.
In this book you get to see a side of Garrett you haven’t seen in the previous books. Now… if you have read the previous book, the urge to give him a good whack still happens, ha, but you really start to understand him in a different way.
Olivia is trying to get her production company off the ground after an amazing Grammy show. When Balefire wanted to do a music video with her, she is forced to see Garrett for the first time in a decade. This second chance romance is hot, steamy and full of drama!
Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
With the 3rd book in this series I still very much enjoy this Mafia world. This can still be read as a stand alone but does pick up where book 2 leaves off.
Izzy is a strong independent woman who meets her match in Lorenzo. He takes one look at her and knows he’s in trouble.
There is still a bit of a repetition in the writing that still bothers me and it was missing some of the emotion for me the other 2 books brought but it was still a quick enjoyable read.
Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
There was a lot love about this story but I did have some things that bothered me.
I love a second chance romance, and the overall story was great. Riley is a private investigator who has a good time in the romance department because she spends her days busting cheating spouses. Tristan is a firefighter with a psycho ex that is causing allot of issues in his life. Together they find an unbeatable love to overcome all.
My only issues come with the timeline and development of the characters. The self work that each man character needed to with through was rushed. If this story was a tad longer with more main character work it would have been a way 5 star!
If you are looking for a super cute, steamy quick read, this will totally sooo the trick.
The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Once again this can be read as a standalone but is the 3rd book in the WaterFyre series.
TW: Kidnapping, abuse, mentions of human trafficking/close calls
I just love the men in this series. I am so happy to finally have Grayson’s story, the wonderful architect. He is still struggling with the betrayal from the last book he has built some impenetrable walls around himself. His friends and family are trying to help but he has dived head-first into work and isn’t coming up for air. That is until he runs into Natalie. At the time Natalie is working a city job, trying to find answers to save her families legacy back home. They go back and forth at each other till the tension between them just SNAPS.
Enemies to lovers with suspense, heartbreak, and full of action! Can’t wait for The Inquisitor.
Your Trainer Says Hi! by Indie Sparks
This was a cute short and fun read.
Nadine has been backstabbed by her boyfriend who went behind her back and took money out of their payroll fund to an “amazing opportunity”. *queue eye roll*. Nadine is MAD and decided as part of her payback she is going to take his personal training sessions. This is where she meets Wick, who puts her body through the wringer. 😉 Nadine is a strong independent woman who don’t need a man, but Wick just wants to make her happy and help her de-stress her life. Wick is a total cinnamon roll who has a naughty side and pulls out all the stops to win her over.
If you like a slight daddy kink, a sexy cinnamon roll, a strong woman, and a hot tub.. you will enjoy!
The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reverse age gap, sports romance! I’m a former tennis player I always enjoy a book with tennis involved, brings back memories.
Flynn, motivational speaker/former tennis player runs into Chavez, professional tennis player at their therapist office. Well that tells you right now they both have some things to work through you. Flynn says yes to being his tennis coach and mental fitness coach and well.. that makes things complicated.
This book has wonderful banter, suspense, drama, and steam
Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Why choose, multiple POV, with 4 super HOT protective men. Absolutely. Brooklyn had a past that has caused her a lot of trauma. On a night out with her BFF she finds her catching the attention of the Club Kings. They end up figuring out things about her past and don’t go running away. Each man bring something different to the table. This book is steamy, suspenseful and sweet all at the same time.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I absolutely love a grumpy/sunshine story where the male is the sunshine, and Evan is all sunshine. Getting to see his and CeCe’s background break my heart. Watching Evan and CeCe go from friends to the beginnings of a relationship, having to battle with sharing your pains with hear other and trusting them to run run away screaming. Small town, grumpy/sunshine, secret crushes, workplace romance, and wonderful food everywhere. What’s not to enjoy 😊
Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is one action packed story. Shadow and Panther have both been through hell and back in their lifetime and that’s an understatement. Together they are trying to take down a trafficking ring which leads to suspense, action, pain, trauma and secrets beings reveals. If you venture into reading this series (can be read as stand alones) please check TW’s.
Hot For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is the first book I read from this series. I didn’t realize it was apart of a series till after but it can be read as a standalone.
Adam plays the bass is the biggest rock band there is. Christy is a huge pop diva star. When Christy goes in your with the band, the chemistry is instant and boy is it hot!
For me this story has an even balance of spice and plot. Christy has a past that her and her best friend try their best to keep hidden. Adam want more than just sex from Christy but she won’t let him come in.
I’m very interested in going back to read the other band members stories!
Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Cute quick Sci-fi space romance!
Princess Mora is sent to marry prince Fidge to form an alliance. Nora just wants freedom, her sister can do whatever she wants whenever she wants and no one bats an eyelash.
Darin is a rebel, and outcast just trying to earn his way to freedom. Mora escapes onto his tour craft to get away from her obligations. They can’t deny their feeling and chemistry for one another but how can they be together. A rebel and a princess?
Super short read that I wish was long so we could see more of this world she created and the relationship between Darin and Mora.
Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
At only 55 pages, there was a lot missing from this story.
You meet Riley and her mother who have been constantly on the run, moving cities and getting a new identity.
Cole and his brother are dealing with parents who are constantly fighting.
I feel like most of the story was spent on Cole and his mother and the kids shared between him and Riley came and went. I felt the forward momentum of the story was lacking. I hope there is more to the story in the following books.
