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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sex on Fire is a short, but action-packed novella from Ashley Bostock. It may be only 38 pages in length but Ashley Bostock manages to fit in quite a lot of content in those 38 pages. I did really enjoy it and I’d love to read a full-length novel about this couple.
Turner is the hot neighbour that all the women drool over and fight for his attentions, whereas his next-door neighbour is the nerdy Poppy who interests Turner much more than the other glammed up females who constantly vie for his attention. The thing is that Poppy assumes that she’s the last person who Turner would be interested in. She assumes that she’s firmly in the friend zone.
I really enjoyed reading Turner and Poppy’s story. Poppy’s insecurities remind me so much of myself, always assuming the worst. With only 38 pages we don’t get a big, long courtship before we hit the hot and steamy times but hey, it’s sometimes good not to have to wait, lol.
If you want a quick, hot read then I’d definitely recommend Sex On Fire.

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock is tantalising, steamy and sizzling that I read in one sitting. Ashley’s characters are fun, and I love their witty banter. I also love stories that are written in dual POV’s. The story is very short, and it was over before it really got started so it would have been nice if it were longer.

What is the loss of a fence in the big scheme of all things love?

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Rayne East

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Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was definitely a quick read. I enjoyed the banter between Tanner and Poppy and the dual POV. Being a short story this allowed me to connect to both the characters. A bit of steam and a HEA for two people from different walks of life. A well written romance escape book.

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock
Genre – New Adult, Contemporary, Short Stories
Page Count – 38 pages
Poppy pines over her neighbor Turner, who is also her friend. He is super attracted her despite all his neighbors throwing themselves at him. Poppy is an introvert and can’t believe he is into her. They hook up and he invites her to his BBQ with his friends. She is really nervous because she is a gamer and ends up going to the BBQ anyway. Turner asks his friend to watch the grill and the friend hands the spatula to Poppy and somehow the flames grow and set the fence on fire. Poppy is horrified and embarrassed and ends up breaking up with Turner. A girl that Poppy met at the BBQ, stops by and convinces Poppy that Turner loves her no matter what. Poppy seeks forgiveness, even though she doesn’t need it and they are happy back together.

~ AMAZON ~

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Ashley Bostock was born and raised in Colorado, but her husband moved mountains to get her to Nebraska where they currently reside with their two children and her animals. She stays busy daydreaming about the hot men she writes about in her novels.

 

She has traveled all over the world, but still has an extensive list of places she would love to visit. Anywhere near a sky-blue ocean will always be at the top of that list, although going back to South Africa’s Kruger National Park to view the wildlife is a close second. 

 

She carries a bachelor’s degree in History with a concentration in Elementary Education from Metropolitan State College of Denver. While she loves children, she now fears teaching, which probably has something to do with being a stay-at-home mom.

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Untouched (The Cadence Duet Book One) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink

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Untouched (The Cadence Duet Book One) by Dakota Willink
Genre – Contemporary Romance, Second Chance Romance, Virgin Romance
Listening Length – 5 hours and 46 minutes
Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Lacy Laurel
Cadence
Helping my parent run Camp Riley was my number one priority. I didn’t have time for Fitz Quinn—no matter how potent his smile was. He was the spoiled son of a wealthy politician; a gorgeous troublemaker with a cocky attitude.
But the second he spoke to me, I knew I was in over my head.
My heart warned her, but of course I didn’t listen. There was something protective and good beneath the bad boy exterior that made my insides flutter. Before I knew it, I was falling hard and fast.
Fitz
I wasn’t prepared to meet a girl like Cadence.
She was shy and innocent—and nothing like the girls who usually flocked my doorstep.
How could I resist her mile-long blond hair and emerald eyes?
I knew he shouldn’t want her. My father already had other plans for me and a relationship with her could never go beyond the summer.
I thought our stolen kisses by the lake were only supposed to be a summer fling.
Falling for her shouldn’t have happened.
But it did.
Now the clock is counting down until I have to return to the hell that awaits me in Washington D.C.
As September drew closer, I wasn’t sure if I could survive the end of everything I’ve come to love.

~ AMAZON ~

Dakota Willink is an Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character-driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With six published titles, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me Breathless World under her belt, Dakota’s imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.

The Stone Series is Dakota’s first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards, including the Readers’ Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance, and has since been translated into multiple languages internationally. The Cadence duet was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children’s book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.

Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of one day getting her letter from Hogwarts. She enjoys spending time with her super-supportive husband, her two witty teenagers, her spoiled rotten dogs, and her chubby cat. During the summer months, she can often be found taking pictures of random things or soaking up the sun on the Great Lakes with her family.

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Bad Man on Campus (Big Men on Campus Book 3) by Stephanie Queen

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Bad Man on Campus (Big Men on Campus Book 3) by Stephanie Queen
Genre – New Adult/College, Sports, Steamy Contemporary
Page Count – 260 pages
Cover Designer – Michele Hauf
Second chance college hockey romance. Glory Rose joins Kace Jennings, hockey star at St. Paul University after three years when a tragedy pulled them apart. They want a fresh start even though his parents hate Glory and blame her for the tragedy that killed his sister. She wants to regain the happiness they had in high school, but she’s not quite over the trauma and drinks too much to get through. Kace has a lot to make up for his guilt at leaving her behind and covers for Glory when she crashes her car into a tree drunk driving. He takes the blame for driving and gets into trouble with the local SADD organization and eventually the team, the school and the press. Another tragedy is averted and Glory stops drinking and commits to reform. Kace realizes he needs to make a commitment to Glory and not lie to his parents about seeing her.

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Stephanie Queen is the USA Today bestselling author of steamy new adult/college sports romance and romantic suspense. She used to be a 9 to fiver working in downtown Boston, but threw away her stylish suits and fancy heels and now hangs out in UConn t-shirts writing romance novels. She lives in New Hampshire with her family.

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Like Wind Against Rock by Nancy Kim – Review by Colleen Noyes

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Like Wind Against RockLike Wind Against Rock by Nancy Kim
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Like Wind Against Rock was my first book by Nancy Kim and I enjoyed it very much. The author did a wonderful job of storytelling. Her writing style was smooth and engaging and I found myself settling into the story very quickly. The characters are all realistic and each has their own story. I enjoyed that you got to know each character intimately so for me the character building was incredible and connected very well. The mother made me laugh out loud more than once because you could just feel that she was coming into her own and I could picture her little antics. They relationship between the mother and daughter felt real and comfortable and I thought the author did a very nice job of pulling it all together with different perspectives and the main secret wasn’t shoved down your throat, but instead I felt it was slowly built up to. I really enjoyed this book and while it is not one I would normally choose I am so glad that I did.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a new author to me I never know what to expect going in or if it will take a bit to get into their writing style. Well I was captivated from the first page and i was immersed into this story the more I read.
Katie, well she seemed from the outside to be superficial and a daddy’s girl, but we learn the truth pretty quickly through the eyes of Ramone and also getting her points of view throughout as well.
This book had me holding on for all the ups and downs and the gut punches it held.
I still have many questions left at the end of this one so I cannot wait to dive in to book 2 as I really need to know what happens .

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Alexandria Richard

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do love me a forbidden romance set in the world of the mafia/cartel.
This novel starts off with a bang (literally) and doesn’t stop! So many twists and turns. Katie is supposedly a spoiled brat, daughter of Cartel leader Carl. Once people know Katie though they realize she’s really a selfless woman who is trying to live under her father’s tyrannical hand. After an attempt on Katie’s life Ramone is ordered to protect her life with his, and to make sure no one touches her, as an arranged marriage is being worked out. Of course, when you’re ordered not to touch what happens but you begin to want that person.
I enjoyed seeing the true personalities of Katie and Ramone emerge throughout the story. No on is who or what they seem at first. Plus the lust, and later love, that develops between the two is palpable. I did appreciate the slow build up of desire for one another. First the reluctant sexual thought here or there, then the blatant attraction.
While overall I thoroughly enjoyed the story, there were times I was lost as to who the internal monologue belonged. Sometimes it seemed that there was a third person narrator giving us more information, or foreshadowing things, and then it would switch to either Ramone or Katie’s thoughts, but in third person format. I think in the beginning I would have been able to follow better, and been more emotionally attached, if the narrator switched between Katie and Ramone in first person.
I was excited to read the chapters here and there where we got insight into the mind of the hired assassin. It was interesting to see his perspective of the job and him seeking out his target, compared to us seeing what’s happening to Katie and Ramone. I also enjoyed the mini mysteries that popped up along the way: what happened to Katie’s mother; and who exactly is Ramone?
Warning, there are some gruesome and gory bits as this is set in the world of the cartel. (Note, I shall never look at a soccer ball the same way.) Also trigger warning for human trafficking of women.
Takeaway: if you like dark romance, you’ll enjoy this one.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ramone finds himself bodyguard to spoiled socialite Katie after she is shot. Katie is not truly spoiled. She really is a selfless person that helps those in need but with a criminal drug lord for a father most people assume the worse. As the two get to know each other, they find things changing not for the better. Katie’s being forced to marry a criminal because her dad “owns” her. Can Ramone help her? Will Katie be able to break free? Oh my goodness, this book left me holding my breath in anticipation of what came next. From the beginning scene of the shooting to Katie being sent to meet her groom, the action never stopped. Ramone seemed like an undercover agent? That was a question that I’m looking forward to seeing answered. Katie came into her strength as the book came along. I don’t know if I could have stood up to my crime lord dad. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Felicia Bates

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug, (Losing my Heart book 1) is the first book I have read by Melody Calder and I am so happy it is part of a series because it will not be my last! I loved that the storyline was fast paced from the first to last page and it had everything I look for in a romantic read- suspense, excitement and an element of danger. I had really hoped to connect with Katie as the story progressed but I much preferred Ramone. Admittedly, I don’t like many main female characters in the “romance” genre BUT there is something lovable about a tough guy with a soft spot. Overall, I think the best part of Sexy Drug was Melody Cader’s attention to detail, from the very first page I was impressed with the way she could describe something like pavement with such detail without making the storyline feel heavy or bogged down. I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic! This book is mystery, dark and dangerous, but I loved it. I couldn’t imagine being watched like Katie was everyday since your the daughter of a drug lord. Ramone is trying to protect Katie, per her father’s instructions from the hired hit-man, but who is responsible? I loved the romance/suspense in this book and it was hard to put down!

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug is a quickly paced, slow burn romance novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from page 1 until the very last. I enjoyed getting to learn about 2 of the main characters backgrounds and how they got to where they are in life. It wasn’t just insta-love. Katie has been kept away from the ruthlessness, and sadistic tendencies of all the men around her including her father who treats her like she is just another piece of property. Her father has arranged for her to marry someone so much worse than even himself. Ramone has been through so much himself but there is still so much more to be seen about him. They portrayed cool indifference to cover what was growing between them but they were so different behind closed doors even while Katie’s life is in danger. I honestly cannot wait to read more in this series.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart book 1) by Melody Calder
5 out of 5 stars

Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) written by Melody Calder is a dark read, fast moving with lots of drama and danger, she also throws in drugs and love, with some action, and suspense thrown in. The characters are well written and the way they plat off each other is great.
Katie Rosemond is the daughter of the most powerful drug lord in North America. And she has a price on her head when a hired gun is on the loose and he has his sights set on her. She just barely escapes with her life, and now, her future is in the hands of a ruthless man who would do anything to protect his asset her father.
Ramone has worked his way up from being a simple drug mule to the inner circle of the Boss, and now Ramone becomes one of his most trusted men. Now he is in-charge of Katie’s safety and he is going to use it to his advantage because he will not let a spoiled brat ruin his plans.
Who is the hired gun? Who paid him to kill Katie? Can Ramone keep Katie safe or will she give him trouble all the way? Will Katie make it out alive? You will need to read this book to find out…
Tracy Manderson
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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Kerry Carr

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Losing My Heart series and wow what a book. It had  me gripped from the first page. It’s a rollercoster story with danger, Romance, suspense and excitement. The author does an amazing job writing the characters that they literally jump off the page.

When Katie, the daughter of a top drug boss gets shot there is panick over her safety. Katie has a privileged life and gets what she wants when she wants it. But now she is being told to stay home with protection.

And the man in charge of protecting her is Ramone. Ramone started off his career as a drug runner but he worked his way through the ranks and has now been put in charge of protecting the bosses daughter. The problem is to Ramone Katie is just a spoiled princess sent to test his patience at every turn.

Can the couples hatred for each other become something else? Who is trying to kill Katie and why? Can Ramone stay unaffected by her enough to protect her? Or will he fall under her spell and risk his life and position. One of the first rules is you don’t touch the bosses daughter.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Michelle Austin

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy drug was a great 5 star read. Once I started I couldn’t put it down.

After an attempt on Katie’s life. Ramone is put in charge of being her bodyguard, his boss’s daughter. He is not thrilled about the job at all. Katie also has her opinion of Ramone. But as these two spend more time together they get to see another side to each other.

Will Ramone be able to keep Katie safe?

Overall I really enjoyed this read.
Ramone, ah Ramone where to start with this man. I really liked him and enjoyed the build up between him and Katie. Katie, my heart went out to her because of the father she had. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. We get drama, danger, suspense and so much more. If you like dark reads this is one for you. This is my first read from this author and I can’t wait to read more from her. 1-click and get started today.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Jade Thomson

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1) by Melody Calder follows the storylines for Ramone and Katie. Katie, the daughter of a ruthless criminal, is in danger and she gets a bodyguard courtesy of her father, Ramone.

The tension in the book is so thick you could cut it with a knife. The characters interactions with each other seems like something you could find in a tv show or movie. I kept getting that sensation while reading it that it could be a tv show. The portrayal of evil was believable and sometimes uncomfortable. It was a great read that I binged in a day.

I will definitely finish this series!

 

Reviewed by @jthomson14

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Angela Hayes

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Sexy Drug is the first book in the Losing My Heart series by Melody Calder. This is a fantastic romantic suspense, with a enemies to lovers/mafia element, some drama, danger, tension, and more. I was pulled into the story quite quickly and was avidly reading to discover how it all played out in the end.
Katie is the daughter of a powerful and dangerous drug lord. She has the reputation of being a spoiled princess. Ramone is one of her fathers trusted men. They have a mutual dislike of one another- so things get heated when Katie’s safety is on the line and Ramone is tasked with keeping her safe. Thrust together, the sparks soon fly. Get set for a fantastic read! Now I can’t wait for the rest of the series.

Thank you, Melody Calder!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Sexy Drug by Melody Calder – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lots of intrigue and excitement in this one! Katie Rosewood is the daughter of crime lord kingpin Carl Rosewood, who will stop at nothing to keep his daughter safe. After an attempt on her life, he assigns one of his top bodyguards, Ramone Sanchez, to guard her 24/7. Initially, Ramone sees her as a spoiled rich girl, but after spending time with her and seeing her at her most vulnerable, he begins to care for her. Unfortunately, while Carl vehemently protects his daughter, he is a thorough narcissist who sees her only as a valuable possession whom he can control at his whim. When he decides to expand his business, Katie may end up being a pawn whom he can trade to satisfy his desires.

The character of Carl is drawn well and is truly frightening. I really liked Ramone, and we got to hear a lot from his point of view. The plot takes many twists and turns, which kept me engaged in the story. All in all, this is a good romance with many elements of danger and corruption that will satisfy readers of crime and suspense as well.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug is the first book in the Losing My Heart series by Melody Calder. It’s the first time I’ve read any work by this author but if this book is anything to go by then it won’t be the last. I want to know what happens next in this story for a start.
Katie is the daughter of a very powerful crime lord and when someone tries to kill her, her father puts Ramone in charge of her safety with the added ‘request’ of do not touch her. That’s not an issue to begin with as both seem to seriously dislike one another until they get to know one another better. Needless to say Katie and Ramone become sexually attracted to one another but it’s more than his life is worth for him to even put a finger on Katie. Or is it?
I loved reading Katie and Ramone’s story. It’s dark and raw in moments and not for the faint stomach in places. Let’s just say that I wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of Katie’s father. He’s a very cruel and ruthless man and Katie is just a commodity to him.
I was sucked into the story from the very start and devoured this in the space of a few hours. I just didn’t want to put it down.
Definitely recommend.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug is book one in the Losing My Heart series by Melody Calder. Dramatic from the very beginning, the pace stayed quick throughout the entire story. The story had many enjoyable and heart stopping moments. The storyline was edgy and gripping, keeping a reader on high alert awaiting the next event. With breathtaking danger at every turn, Katie and Ramone were on a treacherous road, but that did not diminish the intensity and passion that reigns between them. Their chemistry was electric and their journey went through many highs and many more lows. The author had a crafty way with words and played with a readers imagination and provided a titillating and unforgettable book. 5 stars.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Rachel Moss

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder was a great read! This book had some action, was full of crime, drama, and some romanticism. This book does end on a cliffhanger, and I can’t wait to see what happens next! There are several strings left to unravel this story. My only complaint is the point of views. They switch back and forth between Katie and Ramone, at first it’s hard to tell which perspective you’re reading it from. I wish that was done a little differently, but after several chapters I got the hang of it and could hardly tell. Other than that this was a great read and I can’t wait for the next installment!

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder is fast moving with drama and danger, drugs and love, action, and suspense. The cover leads to think this is a dark story and it is not wrong. This intense story is both confronting and brutal and certainly keeps the pages turning. My heart was pounding, and I often found myself holding my breath at the emotions I found myself dealing with.

Ruthless and cruel is what she is used to so when she finds out about her bodyguard, she expected the same.
Reviewed by @jennadb

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Angela Shirley

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I live in a world where I am a commodity to my father, but when a new bodyguard turns up can I make nice and tolerate him or will he shock me and see the real me.

Katie is the daughter of the big crime boss, she is an object to him but she is trying to become her own person but when you are watch 24/7 can I truly let my hair down and become the person I want to be.

Ramone started at the bottom of the pole, a drugs mule for the biggest crime family but slowly through the years he has progressed through the ranks and is now in the inner circle, the only problem now he has been asked to become the security to the bosses daughter, the only problem is he can’t stand her so this assignment should be interesting.

This is the first book I have read by this author and enjoyed this book from the first word to the last. The story is a lovely slow burn where you get to know the history and back story for both characters, I loved the way the characters play the antagonist to each other and while at the beginning they can’t stand each other but slowly get to know each other and then start having feelings.

The secondary characters in the book develop and draw you further into the story and the you feel invested in the mysteries and twist that this story has to offer. I really enjoyed this book and would love to read the next instalment and see if there are more answers revealed in the next book.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Bethany Rollins

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug is my first experience reading a Melody Calder book and I really enjoyed the story. I am anticipating the second book in the Losing My Heart series since this one left off on a cliffhanger and I now must know the remaining part of Katie and Ramone’s stories. This book is a story set in the midst of a cartel and how the main characters develop a friendship built on trust, in a world where trust can lead to death. Katie is the daughter of a ruthless drug lord and Ramone is one of the boss’s trusted men, assigned to protect Katie after it becomes clear someone is out to kill her. This story is fast paced with many questions still remaining to be answered, the main one being who will survive. I cannot wait for the next book to see where this story takes me.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I liked the idea of this book. I was eagerly ready to read it and get down to the nitty gritty. What I struggled with is the description of every little thing. There would be paragraphs of description then one line of dialogue. I am a person who need more dialogue. The descriptive is fine to set the scene but then let the characters be free to talk and move. Due to this the book seems to be way to slow. It picked up and got more interesting during the last half.

This is a cliffhanger and I wonder if that is why the story is slow. Basically filler to drag out the story for more books. Sorry I am not a fan of cliffhangers either.

As for the characters..Ramone has real promise. Strong and smart but not too smart. Katie is in a tight spot. Hopefully her character can get stronger and figure out how to break away. Carl is just exactly what someone would think when thinking of a crime lord.

Overall this is an okay book. I love the idea of the story. The characters are pretty spot on and solid. I would enjoy more dialogue and less minute by minute.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first I’ve read by Melody Calder, and it didn’t disappoint! What a twisted world Katie lived in with a father like Carl. With her life in danger, Ramone is tasked with keeping her safe. He’s told not to touch, and expects it to be no issue because after all, Katie is just the spoiled princess daughter of the boss… right? It ends up being so so much more, and left me hanging! I’ll be back for the second book!

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Stephanie Chapman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found Sexy Drug to be a very character centered book. Melody Calder was able to draw my interest in with the constant turmoil within Ramone fighting his feelings and keeping the facade of a killer. Katie’s hatred towards her father runs deep, and she tries to thwart his control at every interaction. She Also has a deep-seated hatred as she suspects Carl’s right-hand Danny to be the one that caused her mother’s disappearance. What I found unique about the plot was that the assassin had a voice. Going by the name of K, he is determined to finish his mission or face a gruesome death at the hands of the unknown person that has hired him. The details of this book are gruesome, and I would caution anyone adverse to extreme violence and bloody death scenes to proceed with extreme caution. The ending was climatic and left off leaving me questioning the true motives of Ramone and Carl Rosemand. I also wonder if K is given another chance to kill Katie or if his botched sniper attempt has cost him his freedom. I can solidly give this a 5-star rating as the plot compliments the character development and kept my interest that I read the entire book in one sitting.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug is the first book I have read by Melody Calder, but I LOVED it. I cannot wait to read the rest of the Losing My Heart series. I was instantly hooked and didn’t want to put it down. Lucky for me, I was passenger on a road trip, so I got to read it all in 1 night. However, it had such a cliff hanger ending that I am left wanting more. The book focuses around Katie, the daughter of a drug lord/cartel leader. When there is an attempt on her life, her dad assigns her a body guard, Ramone. The reader and Katie first believes he is just hired muscle, and one of the “bad guys” but we soon see there may be something deeper. There are hints and clues into his past, and who he really is, but it is never fully revealed. I love that the mystery remained throughout. I love reading mafia books, but this one takes the cake. Highly recommend this book, and cannot wait to read the next book.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is fire! Straight from the very first chapter I was sucked in and held until that last page that I wanted to come because I needed to know how things would come to a close, but at the same time I dreaded so much so. I loved this read and was so enamored. I could not get this book out of my head long after I had finished it. This brought the best of both worlds for me with the slow burn romance and the dark underworld of the mafia too. I won’t divulge all the details or anymore than the blurb does because I feel that would give away too much and ruin the experience for readers. This is one you won’t want to miss and you will have to take my world for it. I will definitely be back for more in this series as soon as it is available! Melody Calder was a new author to me when I picked up this gem but I was pleased with my experience so much I have since gone and one-clicked some of her other works to devour in the very near future as well!

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