Stars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a quick read for me. It was a bit predictable but had some good connectable points despite its YA target audience. I enjoyed the characters and the overall plot. It was engaging and I felt that the story did have a nice overall flow. This would definitely hit better in the target audience than it did for me.
Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a multi-pov book. There are multiple POVs in chapters too and the only telltale that it’s a new POV is a break in the page.
Logan- grumpy, workaholic. stopped trusting people due to an issue that happened between him and his ex-best friend.
Jinx- sleeps around with guys while waiting for her “larger-than-life true love” while also running a shop with her best friend.
This is a fast burn and there are spicy scenes in this book.
Overall the book wasn’t that bad. Make Me Burn by Alicia Street is the first book from the series I have read and will most likely read the others now. There’s drama, being reunited after so long, rekindling love, and finding out the truth for these two love birds and I am here for it!
THIS STORY DOES HAVE A HEA!
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love a box set because it means I can ‘binge read’ the whole series without having to wait impatiently for the next book to be released. This is an enjoyable and engaging series of standalone stories featuring a different couple and their journey to love.
‘Echoing Hearts’, is Dean and Rae’s enemies to lovers romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Although fate keeps pulling the couple together, distrust, jealousy and doubt all play a part in whether they trust in love or not. I found the chemistry between Rae and Dean sizzled off the page, but I also liked the slow burn romance between them.
In ‘His Forever Muse’, Brandon and Calliope are childhood friends who become adult lovers in this heartwarming and at times heartbreaking story. It’s been fifteen years since the pair have seen each other but their connection is just as strong in this second chance romance. The story does deal with some domestic violence themes, however these are dealt with sensitively and do give a backstory to the characters situation.
Chris and Rowan start of as fake fiancé’s in, ‘Unexpected Entanglement,’ when Chris comes to Rowan’s rescue, to help her organise a beautiful wedding at her family’s inn for her cousin. This is a heartwarming romantic story with plenty of suspense, making it a real page turner.
‘Dangerous Rhythm’, is Curtis and Lina’s whirlwind adventure romance. Curtis is a rockstar in hiding and it’s Lina’s job to keep him safe. The chemistry between Lina and Curtis really came across in the narrative and I loved how their relationship developed throughout the story. The storyline had me hooked from page one and the action packed plot kept me gripped.
I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading this collection of contemporary romances, which I definitely recommend.
The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I enjoy their writing style as well as their attention to details that make the story come to life. This is the final story in this series which I highly suggest reading all the books in this series. This will help with your enjoyment of the characters as well as this author’s writing skills. This is one of my favorites of the series which gets better and better with each story. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world from the start. They kept the story engaging and hard to put down. A story where you expect the unexpected. A romance that neither character expects to happen. Will they be able to close their deal? I enjoyed watching these characters grow as well as their off the charts attraction. I found this book easy and entertaining to read. It is fast paced and one you don’t want to miss for sure. I really enjoyed this book and the characters had me coming back for more. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
June and Dallas’s story was an interesting one to read. It’s a good stand-alone, but I would definitely start at book 1 to get the background stories of the characters that you see. The start of the book was a little slow going, but after a few chapters, it does pick up! And oh boy does it pick up. June is at risk at losing her company that she has put blood sweat and tears into, and because of an inside scandal, she loses her one investor and she is needing money. The last person she doesn’t want to turn to, is Dallas. Unfortunately, she has no choice. Dallas can get her the money, but she has to follow and do whatever he says. The storyline and story building were really good! It went at a good pace and man just when you think you’ve figured it all out, Rowan throws you a curveball out of nowhere, and now you are back to square one. I really loved reading this book, and now I’m definitely going back to read the previous books, and her other books!
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this series! This four book box set is a must.
The first book of the series is a great starter book, Echoing Hearts. Rae and Dean both have a past that they have to leave behind in order to fully be together. Rae is an all business kind of girl and holds a pretty high standard when it comes to guys. Dean is doing everything possible to get the girl. He is mesmerized by Rae. I can’t wait to read book two.
The second book was just as amazing as the first, His Forever Muse. One of the smaller characters from the last book is the main character in this book, Brandon. He is in a band but he also loves drawing. Callie is a girl that he has known forever. He has always been there for her, whenever she needed someone to lean on. Callie has this ex that could get between her and Brandon.
The greatness just continues in book three, Unexpected Entanglement. Rowan’s family owns and Inn. She is trying to prove to them that she can successfully run it. Tragedy strikes but Rowan is trying not to let that stop her running the Inn. Chris shows up, on his planned vacation and break from work. He owns hotel. He meets Rowan and wants to help her out. At first Rowan is reluctant for his help, but once she lets him in she learns so much. Will they be able to work through their feelings an be together?
Dangerous Rhythem, the last book in this box set. Just like the other three, this story was just as fantastic as the others. In this story, I really liked that the roles were reversed. Curtis plays guitar in a band. When he has a night off and goes out he witnesses a crime. Now Curtis and his family are in severe danger. Lina is a bodyguard. She is hired to keep Curtis safe. Will she be able to keep him safe or will this job be too much?
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series overall…WHOA! Get you a rainy day, a cozy blanket and a nice chair, with a cup of coffee, tea, or whiskey…whatever your preference 😉 and BINGE THIS SERIES NOW! I could not put these books down. Was each book a 5-star? No, but overall this series has it all…amazing plot lines, fantastic character development, and enough sparks to set a substantial flame. All four of these stories are standalones (but why read just one?) and they are contemporary romances but each book has it’s own unique storyline and characters. Echoing Hearts is the enemies-to-lovers type possible love triangle story of Dean and Rae who just can’t seem to get away from one another. Alam takes her readers on an emotional rollercoaster in this story and quite a few times you really just want to smack the characters upside the head. His Forever Muse is the kind of starry-eyed, breathy sigh story of Brandon and Calliope who’ve known each other since childhood…and perhaps have already tried to have a go at this thing called love. This would be your second-chance, friends-to-lovers romance. Unexpected Entanglement was my favorite out of the series. I love the fake dating and forced proximity trope and this one had both. Rowan and Chris are forced together to plan a wedding in two weeks…but sparks start flying. I really love the depth of this story and Alam just roped my in with this one. Definitely had my staying up way past my bed time to read “just one more chapter.” The final book in the series is Dangerous Rhythm and it’s your typical rockstar/bodyguard trope…with a twist…but I’m not gonna tell you what it is! This is Curtis and Lina’s story and it is filled with action, drama, danger, suspense, passion, and so much more. C. R. Alam has really outdone herself with The Echo Series. It’s definitely a series you are going to want to add to your collection and set aside some time to binge because once you start, you won’t be able to stop.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
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The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This series ages like a fine wine. Each time I finish a book and Treadgold comes out with another one, I’m like there’s no way she can top the last one and then she goes and does it. This one is probably by far my favorite. The MMC is angsty and distant (he has his reasons) and his relationship with the FMC is…complicated to say the least. I love all the different dynamics we get to experience through out the book not only between the MMC and the FMC but also the family and friendship dynamics that Treadgold brings into the plot line. One of my favorite things an author does is bring back characters from previous stories so we can still see what they are up to without taking over the main character’s story and Treadgold does such a fantastic job of that. We get to see what everyone else has been up to without it taking over Jake and Chiara’s story. This story is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride so you better buckle up. And while I suppose you could read these as standalones (as they are individual stories) I would suggest reading them in order because you will truly miss out on some storyline and character nuances. I cannot wait for the next installment in the Olympic Peninsula series.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Make Me Burn is an ex-best friend’s sister/enemies-to-lovers type of story about Logan Bennett and Jinx D’Allessio. Logan Bennett is a wealthy businessman who used to live in North Folk, but quite some time ago left due to a falling out with his best friend. He is back in town for a wedding and runs into Jinx, the younger sister of said ex-best friend. Jinx is just as surprised to see him, one because he up and left her so many years ago after building a “secret friendship”, and two because he is the one person she has been in love with her whole life. After the wedding, the two try to build a friendship again – she never believed all the chaos that surrounded the falling out. In this friendship, they start to realize that there is more there, but what can they do since the turmoil of the family is so bad? How can they have a happily ever after when her family will never allow this?
I enjoyed this story. I thought the characters were great together. Jinx is an artistic, fun-loving, successful woman who knows what she wants and her worth. Logan is a strong, level-headed, determined businessman who goes after what he wants but is also respectful beyond measure about the situation that Jinx is in. Beyond the characters, it was a quick read that kept moving forward. There were also some sexy scenes, as well. I enjoyed this and would consider reading others in the series.
The Closer by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
The Closer is definitely a fiery enemies-to-lovers dark romance contemporary romance. It is the third and final epic tale in The Hustlers trilogy and my favourite so far. Make sure to read the books in order or you are missing so much deliciousness. I really enjoyed this story.
This second chance story is sexy, filled with suspense, drama, power, angst, pain, and sizzling chemistry and let’s not forget a little humour and mayhem. Rowans descriptive writing style is good at building the anticipation in you on what’s to come.
June is out of options. She needs help and she needs it now. The only thing left is the one thing that broke her. The real question is can she forgive. They both work hard and love hard and there are a lot of moments when you wonder if they should just walk away. They are both complex characters that are stubborn and not easy to forgive and their demons may be too much.
Their story is an emotional one and not a straightforward trip to love it has twists and turns and around every bend we discover something new.
I can’t wait to see what Rowen gives us next.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Closer by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hot mama!!!! I loved this one. The chemistry and sparks could start a forest fire. This story is so good. It’s a great ending to the series. I found the writing strong. The characters were very relatable. The adventures and romance had me wishing I were there myself. What a good time. This was a fantastic read and I highly recommend it.
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of the best romantic suspense sets you can get in a box. The Echo series is a fast-paced suspense series that has romance, drama, and usually that second chance you are looking for. Each book has different story yet they are tied together. The women in the stories are strong yet still know that they want the men in their lives. Who wouldn’t need hot, hunky, strong, book boyfriends to rescue them? These men will make your glasses fog and give your sweet dreams. These are wonderful stories that I couldn’t recommend highly enough. Hit that one=click. You won’t be disappointed.
The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am such a fan of this series. The author does such a fantastic job of portraying family dynamics and family relationships. Though this is book 4 and it’s focus is on Jake and his slow burn relationship with Chiara,we see the relationships still developing with the other couples. We also get to see him work on rebuilding his relationship with Joe and his other family members. This book, heck the whole series, hits me in the feelers. I always come away feeling every emotion. These guys feel like they could be part of your family or close friends. They are easy to relate to. Such a strong writing style that pulls you in and you are engaged until the end.
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Stars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this story. The author has a way of writing that leaves you feeling the emotions of the story. The writing was strong and very well-done for the age it was targeted at. I’m an old woman but I really enjoy reading this author’s stories because they remind me of the young adult books that used to come out when I was younger. You felt the story. The characters were exciting and intriguing. Overall, this is a terrific story for the YA/NA group. I’m going to read the sequel to it.
The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s a story that keeps you saying, “just one more page.” The Closer gives you tension, drama, love, romance, loneliness, and so much more. The author sucks you in hook line and sinker. A book that’s part of a series but could very well be read as a standalone novel. And one I struggled to put down.
June needs money, and the only person who may be willing to help her out is a man she loathes. He not only accused her but ran her into the mud after one of his investments failed, so how can she trust him? But she’s desperate, and she never would’ve gone to Dallas otherwise. Unfortunately he’s also the one who got away and even after 10 years those feelings are still bubbling at the surface. One drunken/trippy night and a trip to Argentina later she really starts to wonder what she got herself into.
Dallas has a chance to make things right, however he’s not going to just bend to her demands. He wouldn’t be good at what he did otherwise. Yet one night she spoke his language when she challenged him to the best of 3 games of pool with a potential deal on the line. One problem: how is he going to fund it? He’s known to have made some shady dealings. Will this be any different? He can’t resist helping her, he’s wanted her for the last 10 years and is an idiot that he lost her. Unfortunately Navarro is standing in their way.
Will Navarro disrupt the reconciliation?
Is Dallas able to find the capital to invest in June’s business after the former CEO wrongs her?
So much going on! So many questions come to mind. Which leads back to my previous remark of not wanting to put the book down. You don’t want to wait for the answers. I know I sure didn’t.
The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is very much a tale of two halves. The book started in a way that gave a very definite idea as to how things would play out. I settled in for one book and then the author completely changed the direction it was heading in. It was unexpected and made me enjoy it even more.
Enemies-to-lovers books are some of my favourites and I can definitely say this was a good one. It was engaging and really caught my attention. The character development was fantastic to read and I very much enjoyed getting to know them. This was a great story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street. I loved this book and it can be read as a standalone. Its the story of Logan who didn’t really have a family growing up so Victor a friend of Logan’s took him in and his family became Victor’s family. Victor has a little sister named Jinx and Jinx fell in love with Logan but knew there was no future because he was best friends with her brother. Logan and Victor have a falling out and Logan leaves without a goodbye leaving Jinx broken hearted. When she runs into Logan years later and they share a night together they realize the feelings are still there but with the feud still ongoing how will they make it work. This is such a good contemporary romance. Read to find out if Jinx can fix the rift between Logan and her family or even find out what it was about.
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an amazing series. Let start off by saying that I am a sucker for box sets. I love being able to go from book to book without a break or even having to search for them. This story has an amazingly well described setting that you can visualize yourself there. That is just the tip of the iceberg. The characters in this series makes you want to be their friends and to hang out with them on weekends. You will find yourself absorbed into their relationship with each other and the other characters. I even found myself trying to figure to who out of my friends is like the characters in the book. The love stories in each book are endearing in their own unique ways. Each book revolves around different couples but the characters are intertwined that you feel as if you’re reading one incredibly long book. This was a quick read even though it was multiple books. I found myself being drawn from one couple to next while seeing snipers of the other characters. I highly suggest reading this series if you love romance, amazing couples, wonderful meet cutes, and incredibly deep connections. I will find myself back in this series to enjoy these characters in the future because it is just that good, that re-reading it is must.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
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My goals are simple. To make the world a better place one love story at a time!
Q: What can you expect from my books?
A: Where heat meets heart!
Every writer sprinkles their brand of DNA magic into stories and my ingredients are glamorous destinations, brilliant, sexy minds, and juicy plots with just the right amount of spice stirred in to kick things up a notch.
I also love messy characters. Ones who struggle, but never give up. My women are strong-willed and successful, but never infallible when it comes to matters of the heart. My men are maddeningly imperfect and sexy AF.
If you like all of the above, it might be love at first page read!
The Hustlers is my first series, an interconnected trilogy that can be read as stand-alone. You’ll meet three alluring BFF’s navigating dreams, desires, and all the beautiful complications of falling in love.
Set against the backdrop of sultry jet-set lifestyles, if you crave vivid characters, adventurous plots and sensual moments, these mid-steam romps are the perfect escape!
The Changed Man Book 4 in The Olympic Peninsula series.
Well, I was so excited to see that there was a book four and hope for more. I have loved each and every book in this series and yes, I do think you could read this as a standalone, but why? You will love them all. I have enjoyed the details that the author has put into this book as for the fact that I LIVE in Port Townsend and have for my whole life, so these seem to have a special connection for me. Very well written contemporary romance and all the characters are in some way intertwined, another reason you should read them all. The characters are interesting and fun to get to know them all. The family dynamics can be very relatable. Lots of emotion, drama, love, family, angst, and friends all fast paced enough to keep you engaged and wanting more.
I can’t recommend this book and the others in this series enough.
Stars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
This wasn’t my first read by this author or in this series but it can be read as a standalone. This has been my favorite book so far in the series! It’s well written and clean. It’s perfect for a YA audience and it’s appropriate.
The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3/5 Stars
This was my 3rd read in the series and it could certainly be read as a standalone. The only thing that threw me off was the spiritual aspect that’s woven in.
Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a quick but very good read. Logan was Jinx’s brother’s best friend. There is a big fallout between the two men which also meant that Jinx wouldn’t be part of his life anymore. Jinx had a crush on Logan for as long as she can remember and as she grew older it turned into more than a crush. It’s been a few years since Jinx and Logan have seen each other, then they see each other at a wedding. Logan has always had feelings for Jinx but could never act on it because of his relationship with her brother. Will they be able to get over the past so they can act on their feelings? This story has romance, drama, twists and turns, great characters and more. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A great series that will keep you up reading to see what comes next. Love that it’s now a box set since you get all 4 books at once.
Echoing Hearts introduces us to Amy and Dean who at first seem to not get along but soon find themselves unable to let each other go.
His Forever Muse is about Brandon and Callie and a childhood crush they had for each other. Connecting again as adults brings some drama that shows how strong a character Callie is.
Unexpected Entanglement introduces us to Rowan and Chris. Rowan is a hard working woman trying to restore her family’s Inn. This was my favorite story of the series.
Dangerous Rhythm brings Curtis and Lina together. Curtis witnesses a crime and find himself in trouble. Lina is brought in to keep Curtis safe. They soon find that getting out of New York isn’t enough and flee around the world.
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Complete Echo Series : A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series)
Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1)
I think I’m in love. Dean and Rae spoke to me, especially Rae. I felt every ounce of her pain as I read about her family and how her friends became the family she needed and deserved.
Where Rae’s young life was difficult, Dean’s was pretty ideal and reminded me of my husband’s family. Parents were present and an important part of the kids life. But he too has been hurt.
His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2)
I had absolutely no doubt I was going to love this book as soon as I finished the first book. Brandon was a mystery to me and I wanted, no needed, the answers to my questions.
Callie has so much strength even if she didn’t realize it. She was able to escape a Mother who was never satisfied and constantly overbearing and start a life of her own in college and then in Paris.
Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series Book 3)
I’m having a hard time coming up with the words to adequately describe my feelings on this book aside from I loved it.
Rowan and Chris worked so well together and the sparks between them flew almost instantly and it only got hotter as they spent more time together.
Once again there is some suspense with all of the weird stuff happening, some laugh out loud moments especially when Alex was around and then there were some incredibly hot moments like the massage…..
Dangerous Rhythm: A Reverse Protector Romance (The Echo Series Book 4)
This book has no casual build up the excitement starts at the beginning of chapter one and doesn’t end until the book does.
Curtis and Lina were just perfect for one another and glad they finally figured it out. I wish their story could have been a little less dangerous but then again I really wouldn’t have changed anything.
Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this story. It was a quick read for me, which is a great pulling point for me because I’m usually a slow reader. It took me about a day and a half, in between life and kid stuff. It was a little bit cheesy but also cute. Loved the characters, easy to fall in love with them. Good banter. Spice wasn’t too much either, about 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 and only a couple scenes. Loved how James was so quickly and easily attracted to Sara and her son, and took them under his wing immediately. Going out of his way to make both of them happy. Love the found family trope as well. Will definitely be reading some of the others in this series to get all the siblings stories as well
Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“Fearless Love” by KG Fletcher is a heartwarming tale of second chances and unexpected connections in a small town. James Bennett, the sensible brother, finds his carefully planned life turned upside down when he befriends Sara Larson, a single mother on the run. As their friendship deepens, James realizes he’s drawn to Sara in ways he never imagined. With endearing characters, steamy romance, and a charming setting, this book is a must-read for fans of small-town romance. Fletcher weaves a captivating story filled with love, family, and the courage to embrace new beginnings. “Fearless Love” earns a well-deserved five stars for its emotional depth, engaging plot, and satisfying happily ever after.
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
C.R. Alam is one of my all-time favorite romance writers I have ever come across, her books are so entertaining and will have you excited to pick up the next book as soon as you can. She is a master at her trade with words, and drawing a picture you can see in your mind as you follow along with each new character’s tale of romance.
Echoing Hearts:
This book was absolutely one of the best romance novels I have ever read! The development of the characters was amazing, I felt like I was watching a movie as the storyline played out, it was so real. Right from the beginning when we step into the life of Dean Rowland, an extravagantly rich gentleman about to say “I do” to the mysterious Leighton, I feel that he had to be our main character. Then the transition into the life of Rae Allen, the wandering free spirit of a woman, hanging out with her rock band friends and reading an article about Dean Rowland’s runaway bride. I knew right there that at some point this would be our leading lady, but boy I had no clue what kind of a rollercoaster ride we would be on with these two. I could not put his book down from the second that I picked it up, I’m a romantic and I wanted to see Dean and Ray find their happier ever after, whether it be with them, or with Leighton and Brandon, the illustrious rock star who believed everyone deserved their soul mates.
His Forever Muse:
C. R. Alam’s book His Forever Muse, The Echo Series Book #2 continues the story of Brandon and unfolds the mystery behind the one that stole his heart, which was hinted at in Book #1. I love that this book opens with Rae and Dean having their first child Maya and the fact that Brandon got to be there with Rae when she needed him most. Watching their happiness, Brandon is reminded that something is missing in his life, and this leads him to travel around the world searching for what he is missing. What a coincidence that he runs into Callie (Curtis’s big sister, whom Brandon hasn’t seen in 15 years) while he is visiting Chris at his resort in Morrocco. Will Brandon be able to reconnect with his long-lost love, or will her haunted past pull her away from her past love? What is she hiding from Brandon, and her family, that caused her to go quiet for all these years? If you are a fan of The Echo Series, this is a must-read that jumps right in with the drama, the romance, and the amazingly developed characters that we have grown to know and love as well as some new ones that we get to meet.
Unexpected Entanglement:
C. R. Alam has done it once again! True to her nature she has written another steamy, romance novel that follows in The Echo Series. Not only was I excitedly awaiting this newest tale in the series to come out I was so ecstatic to find out it was finally going to find a love interest for the fun-loving Chris Sullens, hotel mogul extraordinaire. I have loved his character since he was introduced in the first Echo Series book when he helped to bring our original love birds together. You will love the fire that burns between Chris Sullens and Rowan Kelly as they fight their obvious attraction to one another and try not to make a bigger mess out of Rowan’s crumbling inn. Of course, when Rowan has Christ step in to play the role of her loving fiancé will the fireworks go off, or will the two kill each other first? Read on to see what ensues…
Dangerous Rhythm:
This story was absolutely amazing, I loved the twist involving the mob in this book. It made it so exciting to read, plus what a great way to get to meet new characters. Meeting Curtis and Lina’s families and seeing their family traditions was a genius move to help bring these two characters together even more. I loved the descriptions of the different countries that this book takes place in, it was so beautiful to feel a part of the New Year celebration, and oh my all the food descriptions made my mouth water! The Echo Series has been one of my favorite series to read in 2023, I cannot wait to read the next series that C. R. Alam. She has an amazing talent for writing books that draw you into the storyline and keep you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next book to continue delving into the characters’ lives. You just get so invested in each of the characters’ stories, but the author continues to build upon the past character’s lives, allowing you to continue to learn about their continuing celebrations in their happily ever after. I look forward to the new series coming out in 2024!
@Brandy Rymer
03/2024
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Echoing Hearts is the first book in The Echo Series by C. R. Alam. Rae Allen is a woman who has vowed never to fall in love after watching her mother deteriorate after having her heart broken. Dean Rowland has sworn off women after being left at the altar by his fiancee. When the two inevitably meet, sparks fly. This was a very well-written story. The characters are real and relatable. The chemistry between Rae and Dean is amazing. I enjoyed watching them build and navigate their relationship. I highly recommend this book.
His Forever Muse is book two of The Echo Series by C. R. Alam. Brandon and Calliope have known each other since they were young and reconnected after many years. Calliope is trying to rebuild her life but her past keeps coming back to haunt her. I enjoyed the story of Brandon and Calliope. I loved Brandon as Rae’s best friend from Book 1. He and Calliope are awesome together. Their chemistry is nice and steamy. They are really enjoyable together. Once again the characters are relatable and well-written. The plot is well-paced and keeps you hooked. Another great book.
This is another sizzling romance story! Unexpected Entanglement is the third book in The Echo Series by C. R. Alam. Chris Sullens and Rowen Kelly are a really fun and steamy couple. Chris is a handsome and wealthy hotelier who finds himself entangled in a fake romance with sassy, beautiful Rowena who now runs the family inn. These two were so great together. I loved the witty banter and the passion between these two. Another plot that has you on the edge of your seat. Although I’ve enjoyed all the books in this series, this one was my favorite!
Dangerous Rhythm by C. R. Alam is a romance with a reverse protector angle. Lina Cheung has to protect Curtis Bissett from someone who wants him dead. The only problem is that Curtis is someone that she cannot get past. They have a history and now she has to try to put that aside to keep him safe. I am an old-fashioned girl but I enjoyed this story’s reverse roles. I enjoyed how both characters are written. The plot is not new but refreshing in the way it is presented. This is an invigorating and entertaining read.
Well Welcome Jake, brother to the groom. Jake had been outside the family for a long time. Will his brothers accept him back into the family? If you have been following this series, you know this will be a challenge for all involved. But Jake is not about to give up nor will his family let him go. Then when romance fills the air this story takes on a whole new journey. I recommend you step back and get to know these amazing characters. By starting with book 1. This author has once again brought forth an amazing add on to this series. This is a great story to listen to. It is a fast paced and emotional story and I loved every minute! I am looking forward to seeing where this author takes us next.