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Road Rage (Outlaw Series Book 4) by Katrina Kantas – Review by Angela Packard

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Road Rage (OUTLAW, #4)Road Rage by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t been reading MC books for very long, but have certainly come to love them. This is the fourth book in the series, but this is the first one I have read. Having a hard past, Gem is a strong woman who has overcome a lot. Meeting Shep, was a thrill for Gem, but is she going to end up the same place she was before? I absolutely love the grittiness of a good MC story, and this one did not disappoint me. I was on the edge of my seat till the end.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Angela Packard

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love stories are never meant to be easy, if it was, we wouldn’t appreciate it as much. This story reminded me that we all have pasts, it is what we do with them that makes us who we are. Gina is a veteran who has chosen to work with kids and crafting, escaping from the injuries she left the Army from. Bryce Cambridge is an arson inspector, who wants to get close to Gina, but will misunderstandings ruin their chances?
This is the third book in the series, which I didn’t realize when I picked it up. I was able to follow the story without issue but am looking forward to going back and reading the first books.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Packard

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad that I stumbled upon this author a few months ago, I have LOVED the Mafia Elite series. This is Elena and Marco’s story. Elena has been running to stay alive, and she finally comes home, Marco is excited to know that she is alive and rushes to save her. The build up with the first three books left me waiting anxiously for this book. The wait was well worth it. Now to wait for book 5. I can’t get enough of these mafia families.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Angela Packard

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Getting out of a failed marriage, Brynn throws a dart at the map and ends up in Astoria Bay to make a new start. Putting her photography first for a change she barely makes the rent, but refuses to go back to her family in shame. Winning tickets to the town’s NHL team gives Brynn a chance to immerse herself in some local community. She gets called down to make a charity shot during half time where she was flustered and hits the captain in the balls with the stick.
Levi is the captain of the Astoria Bay NHL team. His media profiles give away nothing personal. Brynn and Levi both feel as if they know each other from another time, could it be? This was a great second chance romance. There were steamy scenes and laugh out lout scenes. Looking forward to meeting more of the team in the upcoming stories.

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Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance by Carina Alyce – Review by Angela Packard

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Wildcat (MetroGen After Hours, #1)Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the MetroGen Downtown series. We meet Trevor and Leslie who have an amazing night of passion that is supposed to be a one-night stand. Leslie is working hard to prove herself as a woman firefighter. Trevor is a football player who isn’t used to being told no. I am a sucker for a strong female lead in any book, and I love Leslie. My partner is a wildland firefighter and I know firsthand that it isn’t an easy job and loving one can be even harder. To be a female and going through the same struggles, I couldn’t even imagine. Can Leslie let down her defenses just a little to let Trevor in? This was a read full of steamy romance that I couldn’t put down.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Angela Packard

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have only recently started reading dark mafia books, man have I been missing out! This series sucks you in and doesn’t let go. My heart loved this couple, Luca and Aly, and I was rooting for them the whole time. The idea of rivaling mafia families with forbidden love, takes me back to Romeo and Juliet, just with a happier ending. Aly’s father arranges a marriage that is suitable for Aly, but Luca and Aly are having none of it. Will their love start a war between the two families are be able to bring their rivalry to an end?

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Angela Packard

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This isn’t the first book I have read by this author; I have enjoyed every book I have read by her and this was no exception. There are trigger warnings, miscarriage, depression, drug dependency.
Anton and Elsa have an amazing long-distance relationship, when Anton having known that Elsa was the one for him since he first laid eyes on her, asks her to marry him. Anton and Elsa seem like the perfect couple. Like all couples’ rough times hit them, can they survive the hits that just keep coming? Can Elsa bring herself back from the darkness she has fallen into? This story hit very close to home having gone through some of these issues myself. I rooted for them while crying for their pain. I was engaged to the very last page and am looking forward to reading more by this author.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Angela Packard

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lizbeth Gordon, loses her husband and her two sons away at college, she sets out across the country for a journey that covered more time and space then she could have imagined. I really got into this book as I am interested in doing my genealogy. Made me realize that as much as I want to learn about where I came from, there may be things I also don’t wan to know, like connections to slavery and secrets that don’t get passed down to the next generation but hidden away to hopefully never be uncovered.

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Angela Packard

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Rebecca Steele Living The Dream (The Rebecca Steele series Book 3)Rebecca Steele Living The Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third and final book in the Rebecca Steele series. I read the second book, though not the first (it is being put on my TBR, knowing how it ends, I really desire to see how it started)
Rebecca married the love of her life and has a stepdaughter. The compassion Rebecca shows not only to her stepdaughter, but also to her stepdaughter’s friend, really made me connect with “Becky”. She is still performing her music and starting tours while also working hard to make her concert in the park series a huge success. This woman has spunk and is a go getter, what I LOVE to see in a female lead character.

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Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 2) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Angela Packard

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Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream (Rebecca Steele Series #2)Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Rebecca Steele Series, but only the first one I have read. I fell in love with so many of the characters. “Becky” and Emily have been friends since they were children, and it shows in the way they interact with each other. Becky is moving forward with her music career while living on a horse ranch. Is it her dream life? Can she find love or with outside forces tear her apart from the man she has come to love?
This book was filled with relationship turmoil and triumphs. This was an enjoyable easy read and really felt like I was transformed to their world. Thank you to the author!!

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Angela Packard

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Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in the Moore Family Saga, but the first one I have read. It can be read as a standalone book, but I think I want to go back and see how things started.
This is Miles and Bella’s story. They have twin babies and work together to make his dream of a record company successful. One of their artists, Pharoah, tries to come between them. I liked how the tension grew from Pharoah’s antics, but in the end, it was about them being a team. This book had great flow and kept me engrossed till the end. This was a book filled with a little paranormal activity, conflict, defiance, and how love can overcome. I will be putting this author on my TBR.

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Angela Packard

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Thunder on the Moor Series. I have not read the first two and recommend doing so as I felt a little bit lost at first. This was a highly emotional book, filled with adventure, mystery, and even a little history thrown in. I don’t always like historical books, but I truly enjoyed this book. I fell in love with Will and Maggie and am going to have to go back and read the first two books then read this one again.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Packard

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the perfect book for me to pick up now that the stressful holidays are over. I needed the fun, romance, and laughter this book brought.
Katrina is a sex demon, determined to gain her freedom from Satan, hopefully by lying low and fasting. She is the only sex demon in New Orleans going on 100 years, at least until Gabe. Katrina has introduced a new hook up app just for supernatural beings and Gabe comes to town with a seminar on how to become more intimate with your partner without sex. The back and forth hijinks made me laugh out loud. Can Gabe make a deal with Satan to free Katrina without her knowing? Will Katrina and Gabe give in to the chemistry obviously brewing between them?
This is the first book I have read in this series and if they are all as laughter inducing as this one, I am going to eat them all up! Great way to start the new year with a good book!

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Angela Packard

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Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the little town of Parker, having grown up in a small town (that is now not so small), I feel like I am going back to my hometown. Colleen is a hairdresser and most of her clientele are of the older generation. Brant is a nurse, who moves to a rural town to practice for three years so that his student debt can be forgiven.
I loved the chemistry between the two and the real-life hurdles that can come from living in a small town. Will Brant be willing to stay? Will Colleen be willing to open her heart to a man she feels is just a short timer in her town? This was a book full of love, with some twists and turns that made me turning the pages to find out what would happen next.

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Master Trentino (Masters of the Consulate Book 3) by Sylvia Black – Review by Angela Packard

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Master TrentinoMaster Trentino by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book three in this amazing Masters of Consulate series, what a read! This could be read as a standalone, but you get so much more reading them in order. You learn more about the consulate, their world, and their enemies. This is Master Trentino and Angel’s story. Angel is near death, the sister of his enemy. Will he save her? Angel was taught to fear the vampires, they were dangerous, but Trentino is so sexy.
This is another amazing vampire story, full of intrigue, romance, and makes you want to stay up late into the night to finish. I am loving this author!

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Angela Packard

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Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 2)Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Masters of Consulate series. This series has me hooked and this is only book 2! I love how this author has created such an elaborate world that just pulls me in and makes me want to stay. This is Christian and Delilah’s story. Christian saves his love, from death, by turning her. Did that put her in more danger? Delilah is a very strong female character, which I am always a fan of.
This book was full of true love being tested. If you are a fan of vampires, witches, romance, danger and suspense, pick up this series to read.

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Angela Packard

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate)Master Descallia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Masters of Consulate series. I love me some vampire romance!! Salvatore is the Overlord of the Consulate of Masters, he is a firm ruler and no afraid to make others angry. Lucianna is a police detective with special powers that is assigned to a case involving missing women. Can they work together to solve the case?
The chemistry between Salvatore and Lucianna is sizzling. This was an exciting page turner that has me longing for more.

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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Angela Packard

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Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good romance. Kirsa and Brock have known each other since they were 4. Even at such a young age, they had a connection. Kirsa was the girl that Brock dragged everywhere, including all his sports stuff. When Kirsa finally gets the treehouse she has been begging her parents for, a new girl, Victoria shows up. They were a dynamic duo, that turned in to a trio, but could it last?
This story struck a strong cord with me, it does contain bullying. As my kids were bullied in school, it really pulled at my heart strings. I was proud of Brock for realizing that maybe he hadn’t been right for the last three years and tried to make things right. But would it be enough?
The characters drew me in and the storyline kept me turning the pages. Am intrigued to read some of this authors other books now.

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Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Angela Packard

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Forbidden MoonForbidden Moon by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series, and I ABSOLUTELY love this author!! I have read the previous books and knew the story, but this could still be read as a standalone.
I love Levi and Tasha’s chemistry and that they fight for their relationship even though it is forbidden. Fighting against common evil helps solidify their love, they have been through so much together. I will miss these characters, am very happy with how this series ended.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Angela Packard

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cora Lee’s life ended as she knew it, her aunt passed away and left her penniless. She takes control of her life and decides to be a mail order bride. She gets on the train headed for Holiday, Oregon. A newly settled town, where her soon to be husband runs a ranch. Disappointed to be met by her future father-in-law and not her intended, Cora puts a smile on and keeps her hopes up. Will she ever meet her intended? Will she fall for Jace, the brother, and can they find their happy ever after?
I don’t always appreciate historical stories, but as this one is based in my native state, Oregon, I grabbed it up. I enjoyed the emotions and hardships of life in the 1800’s. Sometimes I forget that no matter how “hard” I think life is, I was born in a time that everything comes easy to me, compared to so many years ago. I am putting this author on my TBR list.

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King Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 6) by India Kells – Review by Angela Packard

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King Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #6)King Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have enjoyed the Dark Sparrow Novels, and this was no exception. I love the writing of this author. She pulls you in to the story and you don’t want to put it down until the story is finished. This is book six in the series, you could read as a standalone but for me I enjoyed the stories leading up to this one and getting all the back story.
Lazarus is the oldest brother of six and determined to finally take down his father, if he can find him. Sasha is a doctor whom Lazarus met in a previous book. Sasha is thrown back into his life when she shows up at his mother’s house. Lazarus has refused to admit that Sasha is the one person that can turn his world upside down. Admitting his attraction to her could mean she could be in danger too. He already has his brothers and their partners to protect, can he protect one more? More importantly, will Sasha let him protect her?
This book wrapped up this series very well, though I didn’t want it to end, this world is one I love to get lost in. Am excited to see where this author takes me next.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Angela Packard

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amber Tatum puts up the least amount of Christmas decorations in her bar that her employees with let her. Giovanni moves to town with his daughter to start fresh and take over his grandmother’s café. When Gio walks into Amber’s bar, they are instantly attracted to each other. This story made me giggle at times and made my eyes fill with tears at others. I was rooting for them from the beginning. Hoping Amber would be able to get over her past and enjoy Christmas again. Hoping Gio could love someone again after a divorce that left him raising an infant.
This was a very enjoyable read that makes me look forward to having my family around me for Christmas.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Angela Packard

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book pulled at my heartstrings from the very beginning. Jared has been through so much with his bandmates and family. Losing his mom and sister, he only has his father left. He wants the best care for his father who’s health is going downhill. Jared has a speech impediment which made me love him even more for his imperfection. His father’s new caregiver, aka “cookie”, starts off on the wrong foot. Jared picks up and goes for his first visit in a couple months, with the intent to send her packing. At first meeting, she is not what Jared expected and he sees how much she cares for his dad.
This was the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone, I didn’t feel like I had missed anything as this is the first book I have read. Can Jared keep his dad protected? Will Jared and Cookie find their way to each other?

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Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade – Review by Angela Packard

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Fall to PiecesFall to Pieces by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Detective Lexi Danvers has had a hard go of it in her personal life. As a homicide detective catches a case involving a child killer, her main suspect is out of her reach. Detective Xavier Knight gets partnered up with Lexi, his job is to make sure she is still able to do her job within the best of her ability. Xavier is worried about her behavior, but can he honestly evaluate her with his attraction growing? Can they bring justice to a little boys family? Great read that kept me hooked from the beginning. This was the first book by this author, but will not be the last.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Packard

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The more books I read by this author, the more I love her. Stefano Rossi wants to take the power from his father, who is a danger to the Five Families. As he secretly gets ready to take over, Emiliana Vitale is attacked. There is a rat somewhere in their midst, but who is it? Can they find them and take them out before anyone else is hurt?
The action doesn’t stop, and there is danger around every corner. I was sucked in from the first page and couldn’t stop reading till the end. This is the third book in the series and could be a stand-alone, the author gives enough background that you don’t have to read the others. But, why wouldn’t you want to go back and read the other books.

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Angela Packard

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Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Magical LivingPractically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have never really been drawn to “magic” books, but this book kept calling to me. I love how the author tells us that books come into our lives when they are needed, and I need this book. One of the things I am working on in therapy is self-awareness and self-care. I liked the twist that no experience or special supplies needed, the world around us is magical. It was not what I think of when I think of magic, I still think of witches, spells, cauldrons, and black cats. What I think of magic now, is different, life around me is magical and I need to take care of it.

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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator: KC Snider – Review by Angela Packard

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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus?Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book brought tears to my eyes. Our kids grow up so fast nowadays, it seems like they only believe in Santa for a few short years. I love how the book gives the child a way to choose if they want to believe of not. The illustrations were very nice and complimented the story very well. My 6 year old has been questioning whether Santa is real or not, I can’t wait to read this book to her.

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Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays – Review by Angela Packard

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Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in OthersPriscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was a really cute book. I read it to my 6-year-old. Having had remote learning last year, one of the lessons the teachers taught a lot was about trying and trying again. I felt this went along with that lesson very well. It also opened up a great discussion about what she is great at, her teachers have told her how kind she is and what a big heart she has. Great book to read and open discussion with your kids.

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Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Angela Packard

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Red's Peril Part 2: The Prez's Old Lady (Satan's Devils MC Vegas #2)Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series of MC books. Red is such a sweet man with a tough exterior (he has to be tough to be prez for the MC). It was great to see him get his HEA, he deserves it so much. I love how this author writes and how she approaches different real issues. Being part of the LGBTQ+ community, I loved how a non-binary teenager was portrayed. We were given explanations without being talked down to. It made this momma’s heart soar. Red and Cher are also older, but that doesn’t mean they are any less randy or sexy than the younger people.

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THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Angela Packard

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The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 4)The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in Her Three Immortals series. I have read the other books, but feel that you could read as a stand-alone, but why would you want to? Vanessa is sent on her fourth task, while her men are trying to help her in any way they can, their moms are trying to make her task difficult as can be. This book kept me turning the pages with the adventure and danger. Can Vanessa fulfill the last task? Vanessa reminds me that anyone worth loving is worth fighting for, including yourself. The ending was bittersweet to me as I have loved my time with these characters but am so excited to know that I will be able to go back into this world with future books!

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