Posts

Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Enchanted in TimeEnchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Roxanne applied to work as a caregiver for Claudette she never thought it would be a life-changing opportunity. Claudette is best known as bestselling author Claudette Grayson. Roxanne does not have much time to get to know Claudette but they formed a bond that would not be broken even after Claudette passes. Shortly after Roxanne agrees to help finish Claudette’s latest book, strange things start to happen to make Roxanne question her sanity. When the “fictitious” world starts to collide with what Roxanne believes is the real world anything is bound to happen. Once Roxanne explains to Claudette what has been happening, Claudette asks Roxanne to help save Phillip. Little did Roxanne know that it would send her into a totally different universe.
This is my first book by the author and I am a new reader of time-travel/alternate universe. This book kept me engaged and eager to keep reading. I enjoyed the growth of all of the characters as well as the progression of the plot.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1)Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG!! This book had me hook, and line, and totally obsessed with finishing it!! Roberta “Bobbi” Wallace was a debutant from a very wealthy upbringing. When her husband dies Bobbie is dared into making something of her life, other than a social light. When Bobbie announced she was joining NYPD no one close to her took her seriously, not even her parents. After a few years on the job, Bobbie is transferred to the 10th precinct and paired with the hardest detective there. The first case that Bobbie is assigned is a serial killer case. High-end escorts are ending up in bathtubs dead with no trace of evidence. The issue is they all have the same look to them. The even bigger issue is the escorts all look very similar to Bobbie.
While navigating the new position of detective, still getting over the death of her husband, the serial killer case, Bobbie’s childhood boyfriend thinks that he is entitled to her. While Bobbie is not looking to make her life more complicated or put her job on the line, she ends up getting close to Max, another detective in her unit.
While there are a lot of different things going on in this book, everything ties together. The author will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, there are some heavy emotional twists that could be a trigger. I can not wait to read the next book in the series to see what happens to the serial killer, Bobbie and if Max can keep his promise to Bobbies parents!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Set in 1484, this book is a tale of a knight’s daughter growing up, falling in love, and running her own household. When Lady Everett learned of her daughter’s upcoming marriage to Sir William, it was her duty to teach Isabel how to be a proper wife. Also, most of the lessons could not be taught but had to be learned firsthand. Although at first Isabel was fearful of marrying the enemy, she quickly is shown that she might have judged her new husband too quickly. The marriage, their alliance, and their bond as husband and wife become tested. But Lady Ward takes her mother’s wedding advice to heart, “Being a woman does have its benefits. You sit and observe, unnoticed by others.” These words will save her life and allow her information to protect her marriage.
This was a great book. It allowed a look into the way life was for a knight and his wife in England in 1484. I can’t wait to read more from the author.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail-Order Brides SeriesIsabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail-Order Brides Series by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A new immigrant from Sweden, Isabella arrives at Ellis Island only to be separated from her parents. When her parents became ill they were forced into isolation at Ellis Island. Little did Isabella know, that she would be permanently separated because her parents ended up dying while in isolation. New land, new language, new everything all but America has only brought Isabella sadness. Settling down in Massachusetts, Isabella finds a job working in a factory but that is also short-lived, the building burned down two weeks after she started. Deciding to join her friends in becoming a mail-order bride, she starts to write to a man named Donald Jenks. Things move rather quickly and within a short time, Isabella finds herself on a train to Yellow Springs, Ohio. The train ride was not a safe one for a young solo traveler like Isabella but as you can guess the twists and turns of Isabella’s story only have just begun on her train ride from Massachusetts to Ohio.
I really enjoy mail-order bride stories, especially ones that take place in the early years of America. This was a great book, kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Definitely recommend this book!!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I read the description it was not my typical read but wanted to give it a try and I am happy I did. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed the storyline. If you like thrillers and unpredictable plot twists this book is for you. You will not be able to put this down while trying to figure out who is behind the drug overdoses.
Grant and Josh are DEA agents tasked with piecing together a string of overdoses involving the very people fighting to stop overdoses. Anne, who is attempting to rid the streets of drugs gets entangled with the very drug she is trying to get off the streets. When it becomes personal for Grant he will do everything to put the mastermind behind bars.
If thrillers, crime, and on-the-edge-of-your-seat books are your thing this book is for you! I can’t wait to pick up the next book by this author.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t believe this is a debut book for this author!! The characters, the writing, and the details had me hooked from page one. I want to go find my own Quimby Grove, Starlight, and even Beckett. The small-town charm of Quimby Grove made me feel like I was in the middle of a Hallmark movie with a twist of mystery. This book was amazing!!
Ellawyn is running away from her former life in Maine, everything she grew up with. But she must do this to protect herself. Settling in the small town of Quimby Grove, Ellawyn finds herself drawn to Starlight bookstore and even the owner Benji. Keeping to herself, Ellawyn spends all day at the bookstore just trying to keep herself safe. Benji calls upon his grandson for help when things take a turn for the worse.
Benji is the only family Beckett has so when Benji needed him it was a no-brainer to head back to Quimby to help take care of him and the bookstore. What Beckett never had in mind was meeting Ellawyn. It was hard at first since she was not quick to open up but Beckett was there for the long haul to take care of Benji so he was patient.
This book definitely has a dark turn of events but it will have you on the edge of your seat, laughing, biting your nails in suspense, and even crying!! Can’t wait to see what came next for this talented author.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Victoriously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 4) by Anise Storm – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4)Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read the rest of the books in the Parker Lake set and just like the rest, this book did not disappoint. The author does a great job of continuing the stories of each of the characters meanwhile focusing on the main couple. Karen is quiet and keeps to herself high school math teacher. Karen has one close friend and that is Breckin, on the occasion Karen will venture out to hang out with Breckins group of girlfriends. She needs to stay under the radar because no one knows her story. That is the case until Brody Cooper decides to come back home for a visit. Brody has not been home in a few years because he’s been so busy at work. Broody was not sure how long his boss would extend his visit. Only in town a few days when Broody heads over to Swansons to pick up groceries and he runs into Karen. It was not a good first impression on Broody’s part. Not realizing Brooy was Breckin’s brother Karen rambles to Breckin about the horrible interaction.
I really love this series of books. To watch Karen from book one and then finally get to learn her story is great. It was definitely a treat to watch Broody and Karen’s relationship blossom.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4) by Olivia Sherwood – Reviewed by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4)Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read the rest of the books in the Parker Lake set and just like the rest, this book did not disappoint. The author does a great job of continuing the stories of each of the characters meanwhile focusing on the main couple. Karen is quiet and keeps to herself high school math teacher. Karen has one close friend and that is Breckin, on the occasion Karen will venture out to hang out with Breckins group of girlfriends. She needs to stay under the radar because no one knows her story. That is the case until Brody Cooper decides to come back home for a visit. Brody has not been home in a few years because he’s been so busy at work. Broody was not sure how long his boss would extend his visit. Only in town a few days when Broody heads over to Swansons to pick up groceries and he runs into Karen. It was not a good first impression on Broody’s part. Not realizing Brooy was Breckin’s brother Karen rambles to Breckin about the horrible interaction.
I really love this series of books. To watch Karen from book one and then finally get to learn her story is great. It was definitely a treat to watch Broody and Karen’s relationship blossom.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Squid (Moto X Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Squid (Moto X Book 5)Squid by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For the past seven years, Levi has not had a care in the world and gave up his dream job all because his heart was shattered. Levi has everything women want. All the money he wants at the tips of his finger, sexy body, the life of the party every weekend and he has his pick of any woman he wants. Or so he thought! The night he was turned down for the first time ever would be the very same night his whole entire life would change.
Kindle is a drop-dead gorgeous bad a**. Quick-witted with her sassy remarks and hidden under her leather jacket is one fierce lawyer. She has all her ducks in a row, great job on her way to making partner with the law firm, a cozy house with a crazy roommate, Kindle has it all. At least until Levi comes barging into her life.
This is the first book I have read in the series but I was able to follow along rather quickly. It was a great fast-paced page-turner. I can’t wait to read the other books in the series.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 6)Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a series I can’t seem to put down. This is the third book from Amy McKinley that I have read, and not in order. This makes it a bit more difficult but the story lines are very easy to follow. I definitely plan to read all the other books in this series.
Hailey, the girl on the outside seems to have it all but when she gets kidnapped by a ski masked man her life doesn’t look so perfect.
Trey, a member of the Five Families and a steamy surgeon, can’t bring himself to think about having a relationship. When Hailey gets kidnapped her step dad hires Trey to find her. But little did Hailey and Trey realize that they would be more than captor and captee.

View all my reviewsreviews

Reviewed by @alape

The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 1) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy, #1)The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vandana thought her life was pretty close to perfect. Gorgeous Hollywood husband, a dream job of making a ton of money, and even a fabulous home, so what could go wrong? In one conversation with her husband, Vandana’s world shattered. She does not have time to process what her life has become because she now has to deal with a high-dollar, high-demanding client. Morgan de Rohan-Chabot does not need to have a Public Relations watching his every move but when he lays eyes on Vandana, Morgan wouldn’t mind having the beauty by his side. But Morgan will be in for more than he bargained for when he propositions Vandana to follow him to Monico and help with the yacht shows.
This is the first book I have read by Rowan Rossler and the first book in the Hustlers trilogy. I could not put the book down. There was a constant need to keep reading the next page or 20 lol. I can not wait for the next book in the trilogy to come out!!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book that I have read from this author and just like the first one, this one did not disappoint either. The author did a great job at keeping me hooked page after page. I like the fact that it was a shorter story that I was able to read in one afternoon. Can’t wait to read more from this author!!
Zenni has to leave her life in Chicago for a while to fight for the plantation her ancestors lived in and dies as slaves. She also has to try to rebuild her grandparent’s house too. There are two things in her way and stopping her progress… government grants and Colton Sage. Although Zenni and Colton have an instant physical attraction, Zenni refuses to fall for his advances because in her eyes he is the enemy trying to erase her history. Colton may be the richest man of his time but that is all he has in his life at the moment. He wants to tear down the plantation and put up condos. Falling for Zenni was never what he had planned.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Until There Was You by G. Colgrove – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really a wrong side of the tracks meets a real true prince charming. Regan is from the south side of Boston working in the run-down diner when the hotshot rich developers stop in for lunch. Regan is fresh off the high school graduation stage just trying to stay out of trouble while making a buck. Jeremy’s family has bought up property on the south side of Boston right across from this little diner. Jeremy and Regan hit it off and the chemistry between the two is H.O.T!! But can two people from different social classes really make it work? Or will the evil truths of social differences keep them apart? The truth will eventually set them free.
This is the first book that I have read from this author and I could not put it down. This book was a real page-turner. Most definitely a MUST read!! I can not wait to read more from this author!!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Titans series. I am totally invested in this series. I love how each book is intertwined with the next. The author’s attention to detail when it comes to connecting each book, yet each book centers on a different member of the Titan click. This is what keeps me coming back for the next book. I will say that this book, I felt, did concentrate more on the build-up to the relationship than the actual relationship. This was the steamiest and hottest of the books.
Rhyann is a strong woman who is following her dream of dancing professionally. She leaves her slower pace life in Kanase for the busy streets of Manhatten where she will be enrolled in one of the best dance schools. Rhyann is in for a hard awakening when she realizes she can afford her dream unless she starts making money. The one night she decides to step out of her comfort zone and let lose will be the night that changes her life forever. Some good and some not so good will come from that night. The owner of a few adult nightclubs in various states, Mason makes the rule to never get involved with one of his dancers. He could have any female and has had his share of hookups but the one night he walks into Vault he has no clue who that gorgeous female is that is hanging out with Allie Porter. He’s never seen her before. Little did Mason know that was going to be the night his world would be flipped upside down.
Great book, love the author and can’t wait for the next book in the series.

View all my reviews

REVIEWED BY @alape

Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am totally invested in this series. I love how each book is intertwined into the next. The author’s attention to detail when it comes to connecting each book, yet each book centering on different members of the families is what keeps me coming back for the next book. I would not suggest reading this or any of the books in this series as a standalone because each book adds to the bigger picture.
In this book, we meet two new characters who are new to the mafia lifestyle. Summer, has bad taste in not only best friends but boyfriends too. Lauralee is Summers’s best friend in Georgia but when Lauralee comes up with a plan to blackmail her New York Mafia boyfriend it sends Summer running for her life and Lauralee dead. When Summer gets confirmation that Lauralee is, in fact, dead, she finds herself in an upscale bar drowning in liquor. This is when Summer meets Luc, has a wild night of adult fun. It’s not until she arrives late for work that Summer realizes the man she has a one-night stand is her new boss! Running from the New York Mafia Summer finds herself now intertwined in the Chicago Mafia.
I love the fast pace of this book and how you feel the shift in the relationship between Luc and Summer. I can’t wait to see this series continue!! Keep them coming!!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

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

The Parker Lake series does not disappoint. The author does a great job of not only developing the main couple of the story but every character in the series. I love how each of the books in the series is a continuation of the previous book. This book follows Colleen, the third friend in the trio and the only single one now. Colleen is a business owner of a local hair salon that keeps the older females of Parker Lake. Brant thinks that Colleen hated him since she always avoided him. Brant even drives to Lakeview to avoid getting a haircut from CC. When Annie and Breckin come up with the idea to hold a bachelor auction to raise money for Colleen to open a gym, she ends up winning a date with the hottie nurse practitioner Brant. The chemistry between these two is amazing and you can pick that up through every page of this book. I can’t wait to see where this series expands to.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Parker Lake series that I have read. Just like the first book, the author had me hooked from the first page. This book is very relatable as it has to do with broken hearts and second chances at love. Although I do not have a crazy cat lady for a meemaw, Kelda(Griff’s Mema), was absolutely hysterical! Every time she was part of the story she was causing some kind of good chaos.
When Brekin Henderson moved back to Parker Lake she never thought her husband would leave her for a freshly graduated 18-year-old head cheerleader but he did. Now Brekin is forced to not only see her ex-husband daily but pick up the pieces of her shattered heart. Griffin Stephens also is back in Parker Lake to heal a broken heart because his wife was killed in a motorcycle accident. Taking over his grandfather’s bar Griff is now the ears to listen to everyone else’s problems. One night Brekin is with her two friends drowning her sorrows in margaritas at Griff’s bar when Brekin is too drunk to drive home. Griff drives her home and tucks her into bed. In a series of events, Griff and Brekin begin to get close. Could these two heal each other broken hearts? Absolutely love this author and can not wait to see what other great books she publishes!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

The Billionaire’s Slave by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

The Billionaire's Slave by Stacy-DeanneThe Billionaire’s Slave by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I read the preface and looked at the cover of the book I knew that this would not be a category I am typically drawn to other than the romance part. Historical Fiction is one I tend to stay clear of because I love history and need the facts to be facts BUT I am very glad I took the chance and read this book. The author gave the book a great balance of both history and fiction.
Penny was bought to keep only child Rose company while growing up. Penny was still a slave and did have responsibilities but she was Rose’s best friend first. When Mr. Conrad needs to repay the loan Mr. Falcon lent him there is no way he will have the full amount in time, so Mr. Conrad begs him that he can take anything he sees on his plantation that he wants. Never did Mr. Conrad think that the only way the loan would be repaid would leave his daughter hating him for the rest of her life.
When Penny first lays eyes on Leon Falcon she was smitten. However, it would never be more than a slave/Master relationship due to the current treatment of slaves in the south in 1864. But Penny sure could fantasize.
I love the way the author took the time to develop the story between Leon and Penny. It might have been the fiction part of the story but it was still a great mix of historical fiction. Most definitely worth the read!!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

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

OMG!! I should have known after reading the prior books that this next book in the series would not disappoint and IT SURE DIDN’T!! It is an action pack page turned with a love story that won’t leave you disappointed.
Elena Caruso is forced to leave her mafia life behind when the Bratva is after her. Leaving behind her friends, Mama, and the hunky Marco La Rosa. Elena thinks it would never work because Marco despises her.
Marco La Rosa is the head of one of the Five Families but he doesn’t have it all. For years he was miserable thinking that his one true love was dead. Life has been restored when Elena’s brother offers Marco an arranged marriage to Elena along with protection.
This has become one of my favorite Mafia series. The author gets you hooked from the first chapter. Definitely, a must-read!!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie

Luca Rossi is Aly Mancini’s family’s biggest rival in the Italian Mafia. But Aly is not really part of that world. Thank god her mother kept her away from that growing up. Even though Luca should stay away from Aly, he can’t seem to follow that rule and is always lurking when she needs him to protect her. Aly is a grown adult and no longer needs protecting, she can do that all on her own. But can she really? When the tension between Rossi and Mancini families starts to deepen, is there anything that could cause them to call a truce?
Murder, blood, fights, loyalty, and true love are some of the components you will find in the pages of this book. Once I picked this book up I could not put it down. I loved the push and pull of Luca and Aly’s relationship. It kept me on the edge of my seat and even tears in my eyes at some points. This is a true Romeo and Juliet story.

View all my reviews

REVIEWED BY @alape

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

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

Anton Kingston could not get out of California fast enough to have in search of everything he never had growing up. Raising to fame and becoming Hollywood’s hottest leading man in countless box office hits.
Elsa Fitzgerald is New York Cities elite royalty. Growing up she was raised to act the part of a proper lady, to never show weakness, and to never let a man see you cry. She is the number one real estate agent in NYC, the penthouse of her dreams, the social like any woman her age would love to have. But when Hollywood walks into NYC who knew that there would be fireworks.
Elsa and Anton’s relationship is perfect but can there really be a perfect relationship? Anyone who reads this book will fall in love with their love story. The first year of marriage will test even the most perfect of relationships. Will Elsa and Anton be able to survive this bump in the road or will their north star lead them back into each other’s arms?
When I started reading this book I fell in love with not only the characters but also their relationship with each other. There were many tears throughout because I could feel the pain Elsa was going through. This is most definitely a must-read. Keep in mind there are triggers such as miscarriage, depression, infertility, drug, and alcohol dependency.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley Lape

/0 Comments/in /by

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

If you are into Mafia thrillers this book is for you! When I picked up this book I was unaware that it was part of a series but the author gave enough background that this book can be read as a stand-alone book. The five head bosses of Chicago’s mafia have to band together to flush out the rat. Emiliana is the mafia princess who has had to overcome some major PTSD after an incident almost four years ago. Stefano is the son of one of the five heads of the family for the Chicago Italian Mafia who has fallen head over heels in love with the one female he really should stay away from. Emiliana and Stefano can only share a few moments alone with no one finding out. I am a new fan of these thrilling, on the edge of your seat mafia books!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior Series Book 1) by Griffin Brady – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior, #1)The Heart of a Hussar by Griffin Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stepping outside of my normal genre, I fell in love with this book from the first chapter. This book is full of war, heroes, bad guys, and romance. Jacek Dabrowski is the newly appointed lieutenant of the Hussars has much to prove to the Captain and the Lord Eryk of Biaska’s. As a village is destroyed, the Lieutenant rescues the village sole survivors, a younger girl, and an even a younger boy. Oliwia, the young female survivor, becomes Lady Oliwia when it is found out that she is a lady of title. After much time Jacek and Oliwia’s friendship blossoms into a little more but when Jacek is away on campaign and Lord Eryk’s wife Lady Katarzyna passes away, could Jacek and Oliwia’s relationship end before it started? This was a great book and I can’t wait to A Hussar’s Promise, the second book in this series.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rowan thought that she was invisible to the dangers outside her clan. When her risk-taking lands her on the wrong side of the tunnel, how will she and her cousin make it out alive? Rowan is a spunky, firecracker who does not really fit the traditional idea of how a princess should behave. When Rowan ends up at the mercy of Lord Theodore she never could imagine the outcome. When her risky behavior lands her in hot water it’s up to the clan leaders to decide her fate but her mouth will be the final sward in her coffin.
I fell in love with this book from the very first page. The author’s ability to captivate their audience and make it feel like you are right there next to Princess Rowan and Lord Theodore. This book ended with such a cliffhanger that I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

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

/0 Comments/in /by

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

This is the first-ever book I have picked up by this author but she did such an amazing job hooking me in from the first page. I felt like she was writing this book about me LOL. I was able to relate so much to Amber and her displeasure at Christmas time. There are so many details that the author used that I felt like I was reading about my own life. Amber, living in a small river town in the Hudson Valley of New York. I grew up and still live in a small river town in the Hudson Valley region of New York. The author just did an amazing job at being relatable to all the characters.
Amber is a Christmas season Grinch, who was abandoned by her parents. At the age of 18, she traveled through New York and settled in Cold Creek working in a pub. When the owner is set to retire, he sells the pub to Amber at a price she can’t turn down. After many years of being single Amber is finally accepting her single status when Giovanni enters the small town. The grandson of the beloved baker who is known as Mama to most of the town, there is an instant attraction between Amber and Gio. could this be the year Amber starts falling in love with Christmas? This is definitely a must-read book!!

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Still Taking ChancesStill Taking Chances by Roz Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Elgin Huddleston left Willowbrook fifteen years ago he never had any intention of returning. When one of his DEA missions went wrong Hud has no choice but to go “home.” He should have gone to see his grandmother before she passed away but he could not bear to see the disappointment in her eyes.
Mary Beth Winters needed a fresh new start after her heart was broken. So she packs up her life, locks up her Domme/sub toys, and starts over in Willowbrook right across the street from Hud’s childhood home. When Mary Beth thinks life is finally settling down, bad boy Elgin returns to town. The two get off on the wrong foot but could Mary Beth help Elgin let go of the demons that trouble him? Mary Beth has a hunch that she will need to open that chest that she locked up five years ago when she moved into Willowbrook.
I love how the author took the time to build the relationship between Elgin and Mary Beth. I also love the adult content of this book. This is a must-read if you love streamy page-turners.

View all my reviews

REVIEWED BY @alape

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elizabeth Finely was planning and doing “research” for a book she planned to write about secret service agents. But she had no idea what trouble she was about to bring into her life. Liz faces many obstacles and is thrown into a very dangerous life. Becoming a secret agent will be way less dangerous than the life she has been kidnapped into.
I love reading the dark mafia genera of books and this author had me hooked from the first page. The descriptive language and imagery were real. I felt like I was standing right next to Liz. I look forward to reading more books from this author and truly hope that there is a sequel to this book.

View all my reviews

REVIEWED BY @alape

11/21

The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

The Mating Call by Brooke May is a paranormal romance of mountain lion shifters.

Cheyenne Mackenzie was out to make her own destiny and not let the mating call rule her life. The mating call can come at any point in a mountain lion shifter’s life and when it does happen it is like two magnets pulling towards each other. Cheyenne decides when she hits 18 she is moving away and she ends up in San Francisco working at a radio station. After 10 years of not taking a vacation, Cheyenne is forced to take a vacation and it couldn’t be better timing because she was hit with her mating call.

Lane, who was forced to leave home at 15 becomes a drifter working as a ranch hand who is used to being alone with just his horse. He feels the pull to head west and without knowing where he was going to end up he just keeps driving. Ending up in Long Claw, Lane gets hit with his making call. 

I love the relationship that is forming between Cheyenne and Lane. It is perfectly imperfect. This is a series I definitely look forward to seeing more books added to. Brooke May did a fantastic job of pulling the reader in and keeping them hooked. I can’t wait to read more from May. 

Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas, #4)Snowflakes & Stockings by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had no clue when I downloaded this book that there were three other books before Snowflakes and Stockings. But no the less I picked right up on the storyline. I felt like I was in the middle of a Hallmark movie scene the whole way through the book. Rice did a great job setting the tone while keeping the reader hooked.
Liberty is a driven, independent spitfire who comes from a big close family. While Sawyer is equally driven and independent, he is the co-owner of Maine’s big tech firm. While Liberty is trying to investigate the identity of Maine’s Secret Santa, which she hopes will help her to land a promotion at her job, she comes across Sawyer. Personally, the way Rice developed Sawyer’s character I found very relatable. He comes from a workaholic family background, who don’t spend too much time outside the office together. When Liberty invites Sawyer to Thanksgiving dinner, she has no idea that he would fit in so perfectly.
I truly fell in love with this book so much that I downloaded the three-book the preceded Snowflakes and Stockings. This series is a must-read series, especially with the holidays approaching.

View all my reviews

Reviewed by @alape

Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

/0 Comments/in /by

Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards # 6)Tenacious by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari
All I can say is WOW!! I must admit this was my first book that I read in the series but I was so hooked that I downloaded the first five books as soon as I finished reading Tenacious. Which was in one day! Now I can’t wait to see what led up to this story.
This book has it all! Romance, suspense with action, danger, sex traffickers, sizzle, and sexy bodyguards.
Allie O’Conner is a feisty, independent head charge nurse in the ER of a NYC hospital. At first she is against having bodyguards, let alone the God of sexy Nick Montgomery. His sexiness, alpha protector kicks into overdrive when Allie and Lexi are threatened by a sex trafficking ring. This book will not disappoint! Via Mari’s way with words and eyes for detail in all aspects of the story is truly amazing. If you close your eyes you can see yourself right in the mix of the story.

View all my reviews

REVIEWED BY @alape