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Resisting Nature by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I enjoyed reading every minute of it. I liked that it wasn’t the typical meet-and-fall-instantly kind of book. Each character had to come to terms with their own demons within the relationship.
Elusive Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Alexis never thought that accidentally dropping her business card on the floor would change her life both for good and bad. When dominating bodyguard Sheldon is in the right place to step in to help Alexis, neither one thinks that much will come from this chance encounter. When Alexis’ life and safety are in jeopardy thanks to a sex trafficking murderer, Sheldon has no choice but to do what he is trained to do. When the attraction between Sheldon and Alexis complements each other’s needs, is Alexis’ life safe? I love this author and her storytelling style. I can’t wait to go back and read the first two books in this series.
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Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another intriguing story in the Masters of the Consulate series. I have loved each of the books in this series, which surprises me. I’m usually done after book 4 they just don’t have the same quality, but that isn’t the case here. Black has kept the story so interesting that you are cursing the end of the book and waiting for the next. The main love story of book nine is Master Botosoni and Catina. Will rules and expecting of the others keep them apart? Or do they get thuer HEA? Read to find out – it’s worth it.
Group Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When life took an unexpected turn, leaving Weston with expenses he could not pay, he decided to rent out a couple of rooms to make ends meet. Enter Callum, a bisexual chef , looking to be closer to work and Petra, who needs out of an unhealthy leaving situation. None are looking for love, but sometimes you find it when you least expect it
Talix is an amazing job developing the characters, even the 🐶’s! The storyline was well written. I had a hard time putting this book down. If you are into MMF, I would recommend it. I can’t wait to pick up another book by Talix.
Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW!!!! This book ended with a whollup of a twist that I didn’t see coming. I loved this book and series. I have read them all and can’t wait for the next one.
The chemistry that came off the pages between Catina and Master Botosoni was magnetic. Catina is a physic reader and from a strict family of proprietary. Her father is trying to arrange a marriage that will bring her family money, although she is not overly cooperative. I wouldn’t either. Not in this day and age.
Great book. Lots of twists, angst, and war to keep you flipping page after page.
Shifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a quick read of several shifter stories of various shifters. Stories were short but had enough plot to keep you interested and also wanting more. I didn’t realise when choosing this book that it was short stories as I usually pick a book by the cover unless it is a large book. I was pleasantly surprised. I have always enjoyed this author and this book didn’t disappoint.
Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a great book. I wasn’t ready for it to end. I love academy based books as well as fantasy so I was a very happy camper with this book.
The college has taken about 22 years to ensure the safety of the students inside, which are royals and their protectors from each of the 7 kingdoms. The college has different species from the kingdoms come together in cooperation. To learn from each other.
Amelia is as stubborn as they come. We find out at the end why but I thoroughly enjoyed her struggle along the way. Cora, her best friend from her court, tries everything to keep Amelia on the straight and narrow and help her through the stress of her betrothed. Amelia of course does not make this easy.
I loved the interactions with Amelia and Dane. They both have work to do on themselves.
Fae, humans, wolves, healers, and a necromancer and the academy is in for fun. Excited to read book two. I need more.
Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There is nothing like a fresh start in a new town to really change things around, take a souvenir, and find a fresh attractive local boy to kiss and turn a young girls world upside down. What starts as a bully can change into someone you can’t get your mind off. This book is a quick page turner that leads perfectly into the next book and leaves you in suspense!
Group Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is a MMF story with some spicy content. Weston inherited his grandfathers house and is looking for a roommate. He posted an ad and right away Petra and Callum respond and actually show up within minutes of one another. Call it fate or divine intervention but these 3 were destined to be roommates.
Each character is telling the story as it progresses, which is nice that it flows that way because each one is unique in their own way. Weston and Callum quickly become infatuated with Petra and a throuple starts between them.
They are quickly the protective boyfriends in more than one situation. And find themselves living out their dreams thanks to a long lost connection they help bring Petra.
My only complaint with this entire book is that some parts felt super rushed. Like it skips from day to day to weeks from now. I found myself wanting more storyline in certain chapters and especially the last few. This will not be my last book from this author.
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Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Portrait of Deception( A southwest suspense novel) is the first novel that i have read by this author. Portrait of Deception is a suspense read. I seen the cover of this book and i sucked me in i knew i wanted to read this book. I love suspense books but sometimes they can get predictable and i was engrossed with this read and once she was in the castle i could not put this book down. I loved Margo and even though her life didn’t go as planned and almost shattered her she still moved forward. I highly recommend this book if you are into suspense books then this novel is for you. I look forward to read more books by this author. Thank you to thus Author for another wonderful read.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another adorable story by Wickstrom, like all the others I have gifted to my neice and nephew. They really enjoyed the imigatry that was painted when we were reading. I appreciate Wickstrom’s ability to teach life lessons at a level that is understandable to the kids. I would recommend this book.
Good Enough — The Deadman’s Tribe Book 1: A Protector Romance / Romantic Suspense by Nicole Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this debut novel. The characters had depth. The storyline is well written. Who doesn’t love a strong female and an alpha man finding love. I would recommend reading this book.
Good Enough — The Deadman’s Tribe Book 1: A Protector Romance / Romantic Suspense by Nicole Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Trigger Warning for some violent scenes depicted.
This is only book one and I am so ready for more from this author! This story was so easy to dive into and not stop. Kai has a brother that sends her to a consulting firm for a film she is directing. Little did she know she’d end up making a Navy Seal rethink his whole future with the company.
Kai is the person you’d want on your side. Her Kubrickisms as the team like to call them are so hilarious. Especially if you have spent time around military people. She ends up spouting off without thinking, without realizing and gets herself involved with Waters.
Waters is the rough, tough, GI Joe type who is trying to not catch feelings. When feelings end up catching him anyways. I love the dynamic of the team they have built up and how the author did such an amazing job at keeping it pretty accurate in how teams like that are.
This story was hard to put down as I wanted to know more and wanted to find out if Waters had come to his senses or not. This story did not disappoint at all.
Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a fabulous journey I went on with this amazing book. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will certainly look for more.
The world the author created was complex and I absolutely loved that.
Lannahi is our MC and seen by her family as the weakest among them. They do not consider her a threat for taking over their land as her fae talent is the gift of song. Everyone in her family seems to want to protect her.
Lannahi finds herself under a curse from Nihhal who wants her as a slave at his feet. She can’t speak of his deceit to anyone due to the curse or she will die. The curse prevents her from doing so. This leaves Lannahi no choice but to challenge someone at the Blacktower for her own piece of land. When she wins and becomes Queen she finds herself in over her head.
She has been taught not to trust anyone. Ashared is the head of the guard but can he be trusted? Read this amazing book to find out more. You won’t be disappointed. In fact you will want more.
Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you are looking for a magical romance full of sweet treats, intriguing characters, and dash of mystery and secrets, then grab this book!
Sweet Dreams by Claire, written by Nanette Littlestone, follows baker Claire Francis as she tries to make her baking dreama come true. But here comes risktaker Finn, brother of the bride, she’s baking for to push her into facing a fear she has harbored for a long time.
This was such a fun story, full of well-rounded characters that you wanted to root for. I loved the realness of the stoey that tackled fears, secrets, and longing interspersed with magic that made me smile. I loved how i could just imagine the tastes and smells of the baking just as much as I could feel the emotions the characters felt.
I can’t wait to read more from this author!
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The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Uncrowned King is book two in The Blood Prince Series, by Ayla Marie. You MUST read book one in order to understand this book. I was on the edge of my seat the entire way; this book is just as emotional and exciting as the first.
Leo and his family are now in Arkezo, where he finds out that he is the heir to the throne. There is a lot of new information being thrown at Leo and Cael, not to mention trying to find their way through a new city. Will Leo end up taking the throne? The connection to the crown may make keeping his family safe easier, but at what cost? Leo, Cael and Elana just want to keep everyone safe and to finally have peace.
This is a great read for all ages in my opinion, not just YA. It is action packed, and full of deeper meaning. The way the author weaves this story is amazing and she is truly talented! Being that the Ayla is still in high school, she is definitely an author to watch – both of her books are wonderfully written.
The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Blood Prince is the first book of two, by Ayla Marie. This is a wonderful YA fantasy book that has amazing world building and complex characters. The book is captivating and deals with loyalty, love, and persevering as an individual, but also as a family.
The first half of the book is from Leo’s perspective. He is an assassin/mercenary who is the most wanted criminal. While he is extremely lethal, he is also very kind and a loving brother, who would do anything for his family. When one of his younger siblings shows the signs of having the same lethal abilities as him, they must flee in order to stay live.
Family is everything, and even in the darkest of times, the Hael family shows that you can prevail, stand strong, and flourish. I cannot wait to read the second book and see where the story leads!
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a sweet and fun children’s book! ‘The Round Box’ is the 2nd book in the Grandma’s Closet series by Lois Wickstrom.
Everyone is busy and Carrie, looking for something to do, finds a box marked ‘Fascinator’ that her Grandma left behind when she moved across town. Carrie is indeed fascinated by the box and opens it to find an interesting hat. Putting it on, Carrie finds all sorts of things that might have been mundane before, but are fascinating now.
The story flows nicely and I like how some of the words are made more interesting by the use of a different font or graphic. It would be a good book to read with a young child as the illustrations are lovely too.
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Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sweet Dreams by Claire is the 2nd book in the Capture the Light series by Nanette Littlestone. Still, I found that I could read it as a stand-alone novel as there are slight references to things that happened in the first book, but this book focuses on a new story with a new main character.
Claire helps her mum in the family bakery in Claremont, Ireland but is frustrated with her mum’s determinately traditional offerings and her reluctance to change. Claire has big dreams of expanding the range of the bakery into more decadent desserts but her mum won’t allow it.
An accident involving a bike and cupcakes where she meets Finn sets in motion a chain of events that will change Claire’s life in unexpected ways. Finn is the brother of Brigid, a character from the first book, whose wedding plays a large role in this book
This is a delightful small-town romance with family at the heart of it. Family dynamics play a part, as well as pre-wedding dramas, a touch of magical realism, and gaining the confidence to make choices that will affect Claire and her life moving forward.
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Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a must read for foodies and romance lovers! I couldn’t put it down. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this novel. The descriptions of the characters, setting, and food were exquisite. I could envision beautiful Ireland. I could taste the food while I read. The characters were genuine and loveable. I fell in love with Ireland and Claire and her friends. This is book 2 of a series, but I read it first and was able to enjoy it without reading book 1. Claire and Finn go through some rough times along their path. Will they reconcile by the end of the book? Read this book and find out. You won’t regret it.
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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Marcy Box Set contains books one through three featuring Marcy Jenson and her journey navigating trauma while facing reality through a different lense., Marcy is a business owner of her own cafe and has been dating Brad Preston for two and half years. The last four months she has been having nightmares that disrupt her sleep. When her best friend, Jill, mentions that her temper has even caused customers to leave the cafe, Marcy tries to dismiss it as everyone is being too sensitive. Brad dumps her after she shoves him during an argument.. The following evening, Marcy is held at gunpoint by a robber in a gas station. Thankfully, she has professional training and disarms the stunned gunman and beats him down. When the police arrive, she gives her statement and is trying to leave when she is accosted by news crews. She is approached by Liam who would like to speak to him in private. He tells her about his life and the trauma of losing his family and believes she can help him take on the bad people. Marcy begins therapy with Dr. Bengali who claims that they need to find the underlying cause of her rage.
Brad proposes to Marcy and she accepts. The following Monday, Brad is gone on a business trip, Liam contacts Marcy again. He provides her with a burner phone and tells her to meet him at a park after dark. Marcy is used as bait for a group of thugs that Liam executes. On Wednesday, Liam gives her a gun and they take on a gang. Marcy doesn’t shoot one of them but hits them with the gun. At home, Marcy realizes she hasn’t checked her phone for messages from Brad. She listens to them as they become more angry that she hasn’t answered his calls.. Marcy becomes distraught and experiences a breakdown causing her to go to the hospital. Brad flies home and sees her at the hospital where he ends their engagement.. Liam had told her about a cabin in Vermont where he would teach her how to use a gun. She spends two weeks with Liam and they fall in love. Liam dotes on her, but due to his work, they have to keep their relationship secret. While she has been gone, Brad has been trying to find her. Jill claims he has been calling the cafe too.
Marcy returns home and tells Brad she is in love with Liam. However, she can’t deny that she still loves Brad. Brad tells her to no longer see Liam. Liam goes to California to finish his revenge on the men that murdered his family. Marcy follows him and spends time with Liam and Will. Before Liam executes the plan for the men, Marcy returns home. She continues therapy and is stuck with deciding what man she should spend her life with. With nobody to confide in, Marcy’s nightmares and confusion intensify. Dr. Bengali and Marcy have made several breakthroughs in her therapy. However, the revelations are certain to alter Marcy’s life forever.
Intense suspense builds through each book and there is a smooth transition between each edition. Marcy’s relationships are complex and dominate her entire life. Meanwhile, Dr. Bengali seems to be the voice of reason. Marcy is so codependent that she doesn’t miss a beat by running to Brad or Liam when she fights with one of them. While she can’t handle the thought of either of them being with another woman, Marcy doesn’t see herself manipulating them. She refuses to accept accountability for her own actions by blaming them for the predicament.
Tropic Heat by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I always love getting to check out stories by this author; this was such a fun and quick read! I thought the friendship between our main character Daniel and his best man Joey was absolutely delightful and extremely hilarious. I thought Joey was a great influence in getting Daniel to break out of his comfort zone, giving him the opportunity to meet Sara. After a one night stand, they have to decide what they want things to look like for their future. Was this a one-time thing, or could it be more? As always there are some twists and turns and a bit of drama until we reach the end. I really enjoyed all of the different characters and I thought the author did a great job of making me really care about what was going to happen to them.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kingston only returned when Ava was asleep. Ava was afraid of Oliver. She also knew that she was owned by Kingston since Carson refused to pay his debt. Despite his claim over Ava, Kingston didn’t have sex with her. He would leave during the day and Ava was allowed free roam of the house with Paulie or Jack following her. One afternoon, Kingston told her to stay in the game room since he was having a meeting with Oliver and other men. That afternoon Kingston took Ava’s virginity. Just as he was dressing himself, a call from his guards brings Kingston running. Ava tricks Jack and finds that Detectives from Bitter Springs are at the door. Ignoring Kingston’s instructions, Ava eludes her guard and comes downstairs where the two detectives are. Is she going to escape Kingston?
April Moran’s second book in the duet, A Heart So Savage continues Ava and Kingston’s unorthodox relationship. Every interaction is a struggle between Ava and Kingston. While their attraction grows, Ava still wants the freedom to choose how she lives. Kingston knows she isn’t safe without him. If he had told her what was happening up front, she might have been more receptive. But that isn’t how the Winter family operates. The ending threw me for a loop. The unpredictable twists build suspense to an intolerable intensity. Involving several steamy scenes and showing the vulnerabilities that both characters try hiding, this is definitely a five star book and duet.
