To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in this series. The author does such an amazing job of creating a world and characters that I have fallen in love with. In this book, we see the young Queen Titania lead her people and fight to keep evil from taking over. I am excited for the third book to be released!
The View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thomas goes for a hike and happens upon another world. He discovers that another human, April, is there and has been there before. They decide to get supplies and explore this new world they have found.
This book is a short fun Sci-Fi read. I felt like I was in the journey with Thomas and April. Looking forward to more books by this author.
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 4 in this series and I am enamored by all of the characters in each book. The way all of the stories overlap and contain the characters from previous stories is just fabulous. The blending of the families and how the arranged marriages have been modified to work better for those involved is great.
I really am enjoying this entire series and I am looking forward to read the next one and seeing what action and love awaits us in that.
Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is quite a quick and steamy romance story that had seem enjoyable characters. The had a great chemistry between them and worked well together as the main characters.
I struggled a little with the flow of the story. For some reason I didn’t quite connect with it. However the premise was there and for me the characters carried it through. An overall good story.
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oh my word. This history buff couldn’t wait to devour this book. The synopsis immediately drew me in. It is the perfect balance of relatable characters, historical significance, intriguing plot points, and just the right pacing. Everything about this unfolded beautifully before my eyes. If you enjoy historical fiction and personal discovery you will thoroughly enjoy how this author weaves this tale. One I will definitely be reading again soon!
Face the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This series locked me in from the very beginning. I love the world that Sims created with the Moore family and I have loved reading the character and storyline development. It has a great balance between romance, suspense, a sprinkle of fantasy, and just great connection. I love that it all ties back to family. Just a great addition to the series and a great way to pull it all together. It can be read alone but is one that you will more greatly appreciate by starting at the beginning. This is one not to miss.
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Copeland is an amazing story teller and I love what she does with fantasy. This YA fantasy continues her series and picks up where To Be A Fae Queen left us. I love how Copeland continues to develop Titania as our main character. What an epic story… anyone that enjoys the fantastic worlds of Maas will truly appreciate the gem that is this book and series. This can be read as a stand-alone but why would you want to. Start from the beginning. Then relish every page of book two. And pray the series continues because it is just that good.
Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I always find this author to be a very intriguing storyteller with a unique point of view and original voice. I appreciate the journey that unfolded as I turned each page. This dystopian tale was one that was unexpected yet touching and somehow relatable. The character development was solid and I enjoyed the magic that was sprinkled throughout. A worthwhile read.
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Elena Caruso is a beautiful young woman who is running away from her past so that she can keep herself and those she loves safe from harm and for a while it has worked, that is until one day when she receives a communication from someone saying that she has been found. Marco La Rosa is the boss of a branch of the La Rosa family, one of the Five Mafia Families in Chicago and he is as handsome as he is deadly, but the one thing that he has wanted disappeared from his life, but just when he thought he had come to terms with that, she pops back up on his radar and he will do anything to find her.
As Elena starts off her daily routine, she goes through the motions of her life while making sure that there is nobody following or watching her, just like she has done everyday since she left behind everything she knew, she enjoys what she has created for herself. However, as she returns from her morning run, she notices that she has missed calls, assuming it is her boss, she waits until she is back in her apartment, but when she finds that it is the communication she always dreaded receiving, she starts to panic and goes to her plan b, grabbing her pre-prepared bag and everything else she might need, she gets ready to leave the apartment, that is until someone starts banging on her door. It is at this moment that she knows it is too late and that all she can do now is fight her way out, but when she opens the door to an unexpected guest, her brain misfires completely, he is more handsome than ever and all her feelings towards him she tried to suppress rush back in an instant.
Marco has just found out where the love of his life has been since she disappeared and he leaves to retrieve her the first opportunity that he can and when she opens the door and he finally sees her in front of him, it takes his breath away, just like before, however, now she is a woman and does it on a whole new level. When their eyes meet across the threshold, Elena tries to get round him and after grappling for a bit she flees and he has to use every ounce of speed he has to keep up with her. Elena knows she can’t fight Marco, so she does what she does best and manages to get away, but she knows that he will be right on her tail, so she knows the area she has been living in to her advantage and nearly manages to escape, that is until she runs into another assailant who pulls a gun on her and by the sounds of his accent, he is one of the Russian Bratva and the other Mafia she has been running from all her life. As a standoff ensues, Marco rounds a corner to the scene and when Elena is injured, he sees red and kills the man responsible, quickly followed by scooping her into his arms, taking her to safety and looking after her until he can take her home.
Will Elena and Marco be able to overcome the hurdles between them and keep her safe from the dangers which are quickly closing in on her, or will they be ripped apart by circumstance again? This is a brilliant second chance mafia romance filled with danger, secrets, revelations, hard truths and harder choices as two worlds collide in a fiery and violent chain of events, as you are whirled around in the undercurrent of the lives of the Five Families while trying to keep your head above water at the same time as those inhabiting it.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Face the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This paranormal suspense novel is the fifth book in the series and as someone who has not read the other book, you will not be disappointed. I am a big fan of the paranormal genre and at first I found that there seemed to be very little of it but things quickly heated up.
Miles and Bella Moore are newly married and have just had twins. He is a goal driven music executive and Bella is his chief marketing office for the company. But as usually happens, success comes with a price.
I loved the dynamic between all of the characters and the drama that unfolded throughout. I look forward to more books from this author.
Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance by alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is such a good book to a great series! I can feel it. I love the steam and romance the two main characters have. I couldn’t help, but blush during some of the steamy parts. I also love the way that the characters fought through everything obstacle that came their way and came out stronger. I can’t wait for the second book to come out! I’m sure it’ll be hard for me to put down like this one was!
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie. I love Mafia book and I love some romance so this was my dream book. It was amazing. Its the story of Luca Rossi who has never had a easy time in life. Luca ends up meeting Mafia Boss Nicoli Rossi and he adopted Luca. This is what opened many doors for Luca. When Luca meets Aly Mancini who is the daughter of the Rossi’s family rival he is smitten. Aly was taken with Luca as well and felt safe with him even though she knew he was dangerous. When Aly’s father arranges for her to marry someone Luca is not happy. He is willing to do whatever he needs to in order to stop it. Even though their romance is forbidden because of feuding families they know deep down they should be together. Will they be able to put off Aly’s dad and his arranged marriage or will she have to spend the rest of her life as a pawn in her families deadly game?
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I read the first book in this series and loved it. I’m glad to say the second book lived up to the hype created by the first one! The characters and their situation are very authentic and relatable. It’s easy to care about what happens to them and get sucked into the story. I liked how the author started the story with an established relationship. It made it easier to get to the deeper part of the story faster.
Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters Leslie and Trevor. They really did have a great amount of chemistry between them and I was definitely rooting for them throughout the story. I really admired Leslie, she clearly loved her job but being a female firefighter came with its problems and she really worked hard to prove herself. Although this was a short story it definitely wasn’t short on detail and it had a great pace and flow. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another wonderful instalment to this series. I loved the storyline and the author definitely kept me hooked form beginning to end. I was completely engaged with the mystery I the story and really did feel like I was right there with the characters at times. The authors imagination really shines through in this book and her attention to detail make it a very exciting book to read. The characters Ketil and Sigrid are great characters to read about and I am excited for more from them in the future!
This was a great read and one that I would highly recommend.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Anton is the heartthrob movie star and Elsa is best real estate agent around. They have so many ups and downs that it instantly gets you sucked into the story, because you just have to know what/ how they will react next.
This couple has what it takes to make it through anything. Anton proves he is a strong man and will be by Elsa’s side. Elsa learns that even with all the pain she endured and with what she put Anton through, he is the man for her.
Their love is real and makes you keep flipping page after page. I cannot wait until book three.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series. I love this author. And I sure love these characters!! Anton and Elsa (cute names y’all) are great characters that really feel fleshed out (in my opinion the multiple POVS do that for me)! I love that it’s such a romantic (another reviewer said fairytale like and i completely agree) story with some serious topics. I think Elsa is just so relatable and her personal storyline felt so heartfelt. You WILL feel some emotions in this one! I am enjoying this series so much and can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us.
Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this short romance. Even though its a short story the passion is so hot and steamy and it jumps right off the pages.
Leslie is a firefighter with Firehouse 15. She had worked hard for her job and she is trying to earn the respect of her colleagues. What she doesn’t need or want is a man to change that. That is until she meets Trevor.
Trevor is a professional footballer. He’s used to women throwing themselves at him so when he meets Leslie with her cold almost uninterested ways he can’t help himself being drawn to her and wanting to know more.
The couple meet and have a one night stand. That’s all Leslie was after but now they have an attraction that neither of them can deny.
Can they work their careers and relationship out? Will they get a happily ever after or will something in their jobs really mess things up for them?
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Anton Kingston could not get out of California fast enough to have in search of everything he never had growing up. Raising to fame and becoming Hollywood’s hottest leading man in countless box office hits.
Elsa Fitzgerald is New York Cities elite royalty. Growing up she was raised to act the part of a proper lady, to never show weakness, and to never let a man see you cry. She is the number one real estate agent in NYC, the penthouse of her dreams, the social like any woman her age would love to have. But when Hollywood walks into NYC who knew that there would be fireworks.
Elsa and Anton’s relationship is perfect but can there really be a perfect relationship? Anyone who reads this book will fall in love with their love story. The first year of marriage will test even the most perfect of relationships. Will Elsa and Anton be able to survive this bump in the road or will their north star lead them back into each other’s arms?
When I started reading this book I fell in love with not only the characters but also their relationship with each other. There were many tears throughout because I could feel the pain Elsa was going through. This is most definitely a must-read. Keep in mind there are triggers such as miscarriage, depression, infertility, drug, and alcohol dependency.
Reviewed by @alape
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Yet another razor sharp dabble into the dark world of mafia men and women. Enemy lurked around every corner with evil intent. It was a real nail biting thrill to read. Now, to the characters. Loved them. Charisma, chemistry and raw soul deep attraction ran rampant between the leading couple. In a world as deadly as theirs, deals and dastardly agreements were as normal as breathing. This story had intrigue, mystery, suspense and a flair for the dramatic. A colourful and brilliantly written story, with characters that were built to withstand the worst this dangerous life could throw at them. They dealt with everything that came their way with ruthless tenacity and grace. While life was often ugly and uncertain, the love the leading pair had was limitless and it would take more than the underworld to bring them down. Truly epic. 5 stars.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is book two of the series and can be read as a standalone but the books are so good you’d only be missing out.
Elsa and Anton seemingly have it all but yet can’t wait to fill the missing piece in their lives. More than anything, Elsa has wanted to get married and have kids. What they expected to be easier ends up being difficult and a little tragic. Will their marriage sustain this blow or will everything be destroyed.
The author did a great job with these characters. Outside of their elite status, they were relatable as was their marriage. They had real struggles that many couples face and overall they were very well written. This story was emotional but you can’t help but get sucked in.
Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Spicy and saucy, that’s what this book brings to mind. Kind of what you wish TV fire station shows could be. Leslie is already battling stereotypes trying to fit in to the Cleveland firehouse 15. She works with a bunch of chauvenistic jerks. Putting up with a lot of guff is parr for the course. Trevor is a gorgeous football player she meets at a Bob Ross paint class. The chemistry is just right and BANG!! the rest is history. They have a couple of pretty big challenges to get through but they do. Sacrifices are made. True love is shown and always wins. The story is well-written. I enjoyed the plot. Watching their relationship develop and them learn about each other was special. The characters were awesome. I felt like they could have been straight off a fire show. Well-done. I really enjoyed the book. I’m looking forward to reading more. I recommend you give this one a go.
Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I enjoyed it. This romance is a short story. One amazing night with a wildcat firefighter was all it was meant to be. But he can’t stop thinking about her. Firefighting is her life, and no man will ever get in the way of that. It is full of humour sass and feisty attitudes with lots of push and pull, angst and frustrations.
Grab a copy for a little afternoon delight.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have not read one book from this author that I have not thoroughly loved. I see Amy’s name and must get the book; it really is a no brainer. Her writing is addictive, and I am hooked. This is another explosive story for this wonderful series. The intensity and anticipation are palpable and just explodes of the pages. This author does dark mafia romance suspense like no one else. It is rife with angst and fear, violence and danger, darkness, and secrets, and lies. The complex threads that Amy weaves her stories, and her characters keeps you coming back for more. You will be riveted to the pages and find that hours have passed by the time you manage to pull yourself away.
She thought she had more time but now she is once again in the fight for her life.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance by alyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Leslie McClunis is one of only a few women in the fire department. She has put up with a lot while putting in time at Firehouse 15. When she meets Trevor Hampton in a painting class she only meant for them to have one steamy night together. Trevor had other plans though and the rest as they say is history. Overall I did enjoy this book. This is the first book I’ve ever ready by this author and I do look forward to the rest of the series.
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
How does this series just get better and better with each new addition? Well, because Amy McKinley is a talented author who really knows her stuff, and is an absolute Rockstar in her field, that’s how! I never have to consider whether I will read one of her books, it is always going to be a massive YES from me. So, I happily snatched up a copy of this book as soon as it hit the shelves and jumped right in, inhaling the story in a matter of hours. And yes, as you might have guessed, it’s another winning entry in this fantastic series!!!
Savage Secrets is the fourth thrilling book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley. As with the other instalments, this is a riveting mafia romance- romantic suspense at it’s best, with an action-packed plot this story is definitely one you won’t want to miss.
Now I can’t wait for ‘Ruthless Heir (Book #5) to release!
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Amy McKinley!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This second book of the Titans of Manhattan, grabs you quickly just like the first book of the series. Sometimes being a famous superstar and having everything in live isn’t what it’s always perceived to be. Let Anton and Elsa take you on their journey and show you battles of life and what true love is. I can’t wait to read the additional books of this series knowing I won’t be disappointed
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Imperfectly Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #2) by Anise Storm
This is another amazing read by the author. The first book of the Titans of Manhattan was good, but Imperfectly Yours is better. It is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend checking out the first book.
Elsa is loving the life she has right now. She’s got a great man, not one that she expected. Things become hard and she isn’t sure that they’ll survive it. The quote I chose for Elsa is: “You’re home. I thought you needed to stay in Shanghai until the end of the month. What’s wrong?”
Anton loves being famous, but he loves being home even more. He loves Elsa and would do anything for her. Things are getting hard and he doesn’t know which way to go. The quote I chose for Anton is: “That saying about there being no place like home is right. F**k, I missed my wife and even you three.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
The View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This author really blew me away with this story and plot. Upon seeing the cover for this book and reading the synopsis I knew that I had to read this book. But I was blown away by the roller coaster adventure ride that the author takes us on. The characters were simply amazing, the attention to detail, and the overall plot was phenomenal. Personally I loved how the details left me with vivid beautiful visuals. So if your looking for a great new read this weekend from a creative author, then I suggest you pick this one up today.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story follows Elsa and Anton as they go through some of the most difficult times of their life and how they navigate it. Decisions and mistakes are made that lead to heartbreak after they seem to lose everything will they find their way back to each other?
This story is heavy. It will keep you engaged and hoping for a happy ending. There are so many things that Elsa and Anton go through that are relatable and utterly heartbreaking. There are triggers before you read this book and it could be a hard read if you have gone to some of the similar things that Elsa goes through. It was emotionally charged and excellently written.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to read a book about overcoming some of the darkest times in your life and how even though all feels lost there will always be another day and it can get better.
