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Anger (Hero High Book 2) by Mina Chara – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Anger (Hero High, #2)Anger by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anger is book 2 in the Hero High series and is set in the near future world of Icon City which is a haven for ‘powered one-percenters’. The story centres around Friday Fitzsimmons who is now in her second year at Hero High which is a famous school for people with powers. However Hero High is not just a school for trainee superheroes it is also a reality TV show and one of many on the Hero Channel. Friday discovers that she can not trust the ‘Hero Channel’ and that someone is lying to her but does not know who. Friday must stop the real super villains along with her hero, Captain Fantastic but is not sure who the actual bad guys are.
Although this is a short story it packs a lot in and it has a fast paced storyline and the world building is great and really pulls you in so you feel totally immersed in Icon City. I like Friday as the main character as she is a strong and independent young lady but she is also very relatable as she suffers from anxiety but does her best to hide this especially from the cameras. I found the introduction at the beginning helpful explaining how Icon City came about and also a brief recap on book one which means you could read this as a standalone story. Personally I think you would appreciate the story better having read book one, Denial. It was an exciting read and a good second book, I look forward to future books in the Hero High series.

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 4-6): A Small Town Romantic Comedy Series by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 4-6) by K.L. Montgomery
5 of 5 Stars
I absolutely loved this box set by K.L. Montgomery, it contains three more complete novels in her small town romantic comedy series. Having read the first box set of books 1-3, I was looking forward to more ‘Romance in Rehoboth’ stories and I was not disappointed. Each story has a strong but quirky heroine and a down to earth hero who loves them, your guaranteed a happy ending but only after some drama and fun along the way and each story has the background setting of the beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Book one is, Badge Bunny, State Trooper Chris Everson meets ER Doctor Brynne Miller who in the course of her job has met and dated so many cops that her friends call her, ‘badge bunny’, however the two do not have a great first impression of each other in this enemies to lovers romance. Brynne is a likeable and relatable strong female character and I love how her relationship with Chris develops after he managed to annoy her on their first meeting but neither can deny their attraction for each other.
Wedding War, is another enemies to lovers comedy romance, both Jason Friday’s family and Hannah Robinson’s run a wedding business. Jason’s makes sure the grooms of Delmarva are stylish and Hannah’s family ensures the bride’s are happy on their big day. The two families have had an undoing feud for over twenty years but when bridal superstore, Über Brides sets up in Rehoboth Beach the two rival families must work together to save their wedding businesses. However Hannah and Jason did not intend to fall in love in the process, but their chemistry sizzles off the page. Another great couple and a fun romantic story.
Book three, Stage Mom, and Larissa Emerson is a strong women and fiery with it she has had to fight for so much in her life especially to ensure that her special needs daughter is treated fairly and equally. After many disappointments with men and as a single Mum she has sworn off men but when she meets Mateo Flores she can not deny her attraction and neither can he. Mateo is running the ‘Little Miss Rehoboth pageant’, for the first year and doesn’t want to mess it up. Although he was prepared to deal with the stereotypical pageant Mums he was not prepared for Larissa who when her daughter Hailey asks to take part in the pageant goes out to fight for her daughters place. Mateo finds Larissa a force of nature and soon discovers he just can’t say no to her. This was another great story by Montgomery who is never afraid to tackle sensitive issues this time by Larissa’s daughter Hailey having Down Syndrome, but does so sensitively and with humour.
Three great stories with amazing characters and a beautiful beach setting, the storyline of all three flows easily and I was happily immersed in Rehoboth Beach’s romantic comedy stories once again whilst reading this box set.

High Fae Academy – Year One: Fae Paranormal Romance by Kaylin Peyerk – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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High Fae Academy - Year One: Fae Paranormal RomanceHigh Fae Academy – Year One: Fae Paranormal Romance by Kaylin Peyerk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a Fae Paranormal Romance and the first in the ‘High Fae Academy’ series by Kaylin Peyerk. Our heroine Tiana, is a ‘Halfling‘, half human and half Fae and so begins her schooling at the ‘Supernatural Academy for Gifted Children’. Tiana discovers that there is a prophecy about her being ‘the chosen one’, destined to end the war between the Light and Dark Fae. Once at the High Fae Academy for Gifted Supernaturals, Tiana meets five sexy male Fae all of whom she feels a connection too but sadly she must choose between them. This is made more complicated as her magic allows her to control all of the five elements and each facet of her magic pulls her towards each of the men, to the element’s perfect match. As well as having to concentrate on getting good grades in her lessons Tiana also sets off on a dangerous ride in order to bring peace to a war ravaged world.
I liked the characters in the story, I found Tiana a strong female lead and I enjoyed seeing how her relationships developed with each of the five Fae competing for her affections. The storyline flowed well and I found myself happily immersed in the story and felt invested in the characters. I look forward to continuing Tiana’s adventures throughout the series of books.

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Testament of Feats: Book of Sorrows Book Two by K.H. Jones – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Testament of Feats: Book of Sorrows (Book Two 2)Testament of Feats: Book of Sorrows by Kimm Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the exciting second book in Jones’s ‘Testament of Feats’ series and having read and thoroughly enjoyed book one I was not disappointed by this second instalment. I personally think that you do need to read this series in order to fully appreciate the storyline and to know the characters backstories. This book carries on from the first book and the ‘Ranger’ named Night Scream is continuing his hunt for his missing fellow Ranger, Warhold. When Scream encounters problems on his journey it forces him to go into wildling territory in search of killers.
This is a fast paced fantasy adventure with great characters, both the heroes and villains come alive off the page thanks to the authors wonderful descriptions. The is a unique story which really pulled me in and I was gripped by Scream’s epic adventure, as I was with book one. I felt I was immersed in the storyline by the authors detailed world building. I recommend this epic fantasy adventure.

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3): A Small Town Romantic Comedy Series by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Romance in Rehoboth is a small town romantic comedy series by K.L. Montgomery, the box set contains three standalone complete stories. Book one is Music Man, which is a single dad rock star romance, book two, The Flip, is a home improvement enemies-to-lovers story and Plot Twist, book three, is where backstage romance develops with a reluctant leading lady and the leading man she thinks is way out of her league. All three stories are a fun read with sweet romantic storylines and plenty of comedy. Each story has a strong, quirky heroine and a down to earth man who loves the independent lady. The stories always have a well-deserved happily ever after but only following plenty of drama and crazy shenanigans all with the background setting being Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
I thoroughly enjoyed all three books in this box set. The characters are likeable and relatable and I felt immersed in the beautiful setting described by Montgomery of Rehoboth beach.
Music Man is about Claire and Jack, Claire is an independent and strong female lead character and Jack is essentially a nice guy who loves music and finally gets his big break late in life but will this effect Claire and Jack’s new relationship. I like the fact that Montgomery has written a romance novel where the main characters are over 40, rather than the younger norm. The storyline flowed nicely and I was cheering them on hoping for them to get their happy ever after.
The Flip, focuses on Andrew and Sonnet who have hated each other since they competed against each other for the top scores in high school. They are both shocked when ten years later they are both named heirs to a quaint beachside cottage in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The house belonged to Penelope Vaughn, Andrew’s Great Aunt and Sonnet’s next door neighbour who was more like family to her. Unfortunately the cottage needs a lot of work and so Andrew and Sonnet decide to do the place up and as they spend time together they find their feelings change and go from enemies to lovers, it’s a sweet and funny romance.
Plot Twist, is a story about the behind the scenes romances that develop when Jack and Claire Reilly write a original musical featuring pirates which they plan on turning into a show. Meric Chandler is a slightly neurotic, shy accountant by day but a leading man once he’s on the stage. Lindy Larson has a stunning voice but two left feet and prefers to stay behind the scenes, however her girlfriends convince her to audition for a new local theatre production and so Meric and Lindy meet. Meric is not convinced about having another relationship with a women he meets on the stage having met his ex wife that way but he can’t deny the chemistry between himself and Lindy. Another fun, sweet romance with great characters and a storyline which flows well. I liked the fact that Lindy as the main female character was a plus-size girl, likeable and relatable.
Three fantastic stories all within one box set with great characters, lots of chemistry between the lovers and three sweet and funny romance stories. I definitely recommend this box set.

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Cade (Default Distraction #3) by A.S. Roberts – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Cade (Default Distraction #3)Cade by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a rock band, second chance romance with an added twist, involving the mafia which makes this an exciting read. I loved the characters and the storyline flowed well. Cade Morello is used to getting what he wants, when he wants it, as not only is he the drummer in chart topping US rock band, Default Distraction but he’s also as a Morello, the son of a mafia boss. However it doesn’t mean he can get anyone he likes and when the guitarist, Rafferty’s little sister appears all grown up Cade is determined to show her he’s serious about their relationship, even if it means returning too the world run by his father that he left behind. However Winter is not convinced they have a future as Cade has already broken her heart once before and that was before he became the bad boy of DD. An emotional rollercoaster of a story and great chemistry between Cade and Winter, kept me turning the pages well into the night. An enjoyable read and I am interested in reading the other books in Roberts’s ‘Default Distraction’ series featuring the other members of the band.

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Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Midnight in the House of LangMidnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this Dystopian Romance by Bree M. Lewandowski set in the future. Dystopian novels are not my usual genre but I’m so pleased I picked this book up, as once I started it I could not put it down. I liked that the author began the book with an explanation of what had happened on Earth and why the conditions were as they were. It is set in 3034 and power has reverted back to steam and Airships darken the sky as Europe crumbles under war. Thea Lang, as the granddaughter to the Emperor has been living in Imperial Vienna untouched by the war but when it finally arrives bringing bloodshed across Austria, Thea and her elder brother must flee to the safety of Belarus. Thea’s life as a refugee is tough and she longs to return home, until she meets handsome Captain Irek Surov who has black eyes and a voice like midnight.
Irek fights for Russia and the other countries who need its aid abut is stopped in his tracks when he meets a young beautiful woman who he believes has the beauty of the Russian folklore sirens, and she brings his heart to a halt. The two can not deny their attraction and chemistry, and this sizzles of the page. I loved the two main characters and how their relationship developed throughout the story. Even though their lives seem to lie in opposite directions the bond the pair has is strong but war has no mercy for lovers. The world building is so detailed I could see, hear and smell the future that Lewandowski wove around Thea and Irek. This book has drama and romance amongst a dystopian future and war, and I was gripped from page one with the fast paced storyline. I recommend you read this wonderful story to find out if the flames of battle do burn the indelible cord which has been woven between Irek and Thea’s hearts.

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Read Between The Lines (Freshwater Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Read Between The Lines (Freshwater, #1)Read Between The Lines by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first book in a new series by Belinda Williams, the series is set in beachside Sydney and features high-achieving women, like Kat Chalmers and men like Kat’s new mysterious neighbour Matt Goodridge who are not afraid of being challenged by the women in their lives. ‘Read Between the Lines’, is a wonderfully written contemporary romance featuring some great rounded characters and an enjoyable storyline. I found the two main characters, Kat and Matt who I grew to love both likeable and realistic and I found myself going on their emotional rollercoaster with them through the book. The secondary characters were also intriguing and I look forward to meeting those again in future books in the series. The chemistry between Kat and Matt sizzled of the page and I was cheering them on wanting them to reach their happy ever after. This was a lovely read with some real heartwarming moments and some romance but also drama, which kept me happily reading way until the night, always a sign of a good book for me. I recommend this book and I’m looking forward to reading future books in the ‘Freshwater’ series.

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Denial (Hero High Book 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Denial (Hero High Book 1)Denial by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Denial is book 1 of the Hero High series and is set in the near future world of Icon City which is a haven for ‘powered one-percenters’. The story centres around seventeen year old Friday who is in her first year at Hero High, a famous school for people with powers. She has to live within the super structure and she has cameras following her around all the time. The school has very high expectations of its powered pupils but thankfully Friday has best friend Jake with her to help her settle in. Although this is a short story it packs a lot in and is a great start to the Hero High series. It has a fast paced storyline and the world building is well done, as I felt immersed in Icon City. I liked the main characters, Friday and Jake, and all the secondary characters were fascinating too and I look forward to them getting their own stories during the series.

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Black Blade (Black Blade Book 1) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Black BladeBlack Blade by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“When Fate Calls, Should You Answer?”
Excalibur, the legendary sword, “calls out across the ages for a worthy hand”, and a cynical American student Lance is the chosen one. Although cynical Lance recognises his own destiny and so accepts fate and Excalibur. The voice of Excalibur becomes louder as Lance travels into the supernatural world below the London he is familiar with. As Lance becomes involved in warring families alongside friend Megan, he must find the hero inside himself and discover whether, “he rules the sword, or does the sword rule him?”. This is an exciting and gripping read which had me hooked from page one. A great mix of legend, myth, the supernatural and drama it is a fast paced page turner.
Black Blade is a unique twist on the legend of Excalibur and I liked Lance’s character, the unlikely hero who here’s the sword calling to him. This book took me on a great adventure along with Lance and it is wonderfully written. I was immersed in the supernatural world below London thanks to Charalambides great world building. I found it was an exciting and fun read.

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All The Wrong Reasons (Serendipity Falls Novel Book 1) by Erin Bevan – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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All The Wrong ReasonsAll The Wrong Reasons by Erin Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this friends to lovers romance by Erin Bevan. Christian school teacher Alexandra Mills and Max Buchanan, a political figure and eligible bachelor are best friends and always have been and when Alex risks loosing her job when a one night stand leaves her pregnant Max steps in to help. Max in turn needs to prove that his playboy years are behind him if he wants to keep his business afloat and so they decide a marriage of convenience will help them both. However the longer they pretend to be in love both their feelings start to change, they just don’t tell each other. I loved Alex and Max’s characters they were realistic and likeable and the chemistry between them was obvious to everyone apart from them. I loved how their relationship changed from best friends to lovers and how this developed over the book. I was cheering them on hoping they would get their happy ever after. This was a lovely read, a great escapism book which flowed nicely and I felt fully immersed in Alex and Max’s story. A wonderful romantic novel full of emotions and drama. I look forward to future books in Bevan’s ‘Serendipity Falls’ series.

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Who: A Stalker Series Novel by Megan Mitcham – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Who (Stalker, #1)Who by Megan Mitcham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Who, is the first standalone novel in a new “pulse-pounding psychological thriller series”, by Megan Mitcham. Featuring a fiercely independent and headstrong women in Billionaire Larkin Ashford it also contains a thrilling plot line, steamy chemistry and twists you definitely won’t see coming. It is a romantic psychological thriller full of suspense and I was gripped from page one. Larkin has built a successful fashion empire but it’s been built on bribes and when she starts receiving threatening messages she retreats to her rooftop hideaway where a mysterious and handsome man believing she is about to jump, rescues her. Larkin can not ignore the chemistry between them, and it sizzles of the page, however her friends warn her that he could be her stalker. In searching for her mystery man she uncovers dark secrets which threaten her empire unless she can determine the truth.
This is a fast paced psychological thriller with a great lead character in the sexy, sassy billionaire Larkin. The storyline had me hooked and the twists and turns kept me guessing until the end. I look forward to reading future books in Mitcham’s ‘Stalker’ series.

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IRRESISTIBLE VALENTINE (Irresistible Romance Book 3) Anthology – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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IRRESISTIBLE VALENTINE (Irresistible Romance Book 3)IRRESISTIBLE VALENTINE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Celebrate the season of love”. These romantic stories range from fun and flirty to semi-sweet and suspenseful. I enjoyed all the stories in this anthology and was introduced to some new authors as well as some old favourites. I particularly liked ‘Two Hearts’ Reconnaissance’ by Tamara Ferguson, Eve Loughlin and Harry Giordano are teenage survivors and are drawn to each other from the first time they meet. The chemistry between Eve and Harry sizzled off the page. I fell in love with the characters and liked how they had overcome obstacles and survived. Sadly their careers separated them but the love they shared was strong, can they find their way back to their hearts? Although the story touches on some sensitive issues it is all about love and hope and does have a HEA. No spoilers, I recommend the story to find out.
The other story which stood out was by Jacquie Biggar, ‘The Player’, this is book 2 of Biggar’s, ‘ Men of Warhawkes’ series about a successful NHL Hockey team. Defenceman Roy Donaldson lives and breathes hockey so when an ex girlfriend turned stalker causes trouble for the team he is not happy. He’s even less impressed when he gets benched and so turns to PA Patience Kennedy for help. In order for Patience to receive a junior partnership she must restore Roy’s reputation, however she thinks Roy is moody and annoying, oh, and very attractive. Roy thinks Patience is sexy but sassy. The chemistry between them shows from their first meeting and grows each time they are together resulting in some steamy scenes. I loved the characters and the storyline flowed nicely.
‘A Little Change of Plans’ by Suzanne Jenkins had lovely characters and a great storyline, Jake falls in love at first sight when he meets rookie firefighter Geri. ‘All Night Long’ by Cynthia Cooke had a unique storyline featuring a Valentine’s party, a fake engagement and a St. Bernard coming to the rescue on a snowy mountain, ending in romance. Susan Jean Ricci’s ‘First Class Flirtation’ features two strangers during a cross-country flight and a argument which leads to a passionate infatuation. I could go on as I enjoyed all the stories as each one was so different and unique it made this anthology as a whole a fascinating read and gave me hours of entertainment reading the stories. I definitely recommend this book.

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Marked for Death (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Marked for Death (Gray Ghost #6)Marked for Death by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read book 5 in McKinley’s Gray Ghost series, I was looking forward to this one and was not disappointed.
Former Navy SEAL Keegan Hunt comes face to face with a woman from his past and from his dreams whilst on a mission in Venezuela. Kara Medina can’t believe who the man is she encounters whilst infiltrating a special ops mission. The two can’t deny their attraction to each other and when things become dangerous they realise the feelings they had for each other years ago have not diminished. Keegan refuses to leave without Kara even if it means forfeiting his own life.
A romantic suspenseful thriller novel, which had me gripped from page one until the very last word. I loved the new characters and I also liked how some familiar characters from previous books are mentioned in the novel. However it can be read as a standalone story. Full of drama and romance, this novel is a great read. I am now looking forward to the next book in the series!

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Serenade by TK Lawyer – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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SerenadeSerenade by TK Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Witches and wolves don’t mix. Or do they?”
Kingsley, the Artic Wolf doesn’t have a mate and had given up hope of finding his fated mate until Eva, a witch walks into his life throwing him a curveball. Meanwhile Eva had long given up on men and love but can not deny the chemistry between her and Kingsley, there is just something about him she can’t ignore. Kingsley also can not ignore Eva’s scent and is determined to win his mate over.
This is a paranormal romance with a touch of magic, between a wolf shifter and a Witch. I loved the characters and the storyline line kept me hooked from page one. It was set in a wonderfully atmospheric Alaska setting. The chemistry between Eva and Kingsley sizzled off the page and there were some very heated scenes between the two of them. I was cheering them on to a happy ending. A great read.

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Around Midnight by Zarina Macha – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Around MidnightAround Midnight by Zarina Macha
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“The harder you love, the higher the stakes”
Around Midnight is a young-adult drama by Zarina Macha. Megan Hollis loves Jazz and playing her saxophone, she moves to London with her parents to be nearer the prestigious School of Jazz which is Megan’s dream and her goal for the future. Things are going well for Megan when she meets Vincent Turner a mysterious individual with a dangerous reputation but Megan can not ignore the chemistry between them and ultimately falls for Vincent’s charms. Her new relationship soon takes a turn for the worse and Megan is stuck in a nightmare. She also becomes stuck between doing what she wants to do and what those around her think is best for her.
This is a coming of age book with Jazz always at the heart of the story. The author has written some great strong characters and the storyline moves along swiftly and took me with it, gripped from page one. I like how the characters are realistic and that the plot line looks at normal issues that young people face as well as the darker side of Megan and Vincent’s love. Although a YA book I enjoyed it, being slightly older, and I found it had a depth to it that not all YA books have. A fascinating read which I recommend.

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FLOWERS IN DECEMBER TRILOGY: Flowers in December, Coming Home, Second Chance by Jane Suen – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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FLOWERS IN DECEMBER TRILOGYFLOWERS IN DECEMBER TRILOGY by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this box set of Jane Suen’s ‘Flowers in December Trilogy’, containing the complete trilogy, ‘Flowers in December’, ‘Coming Home, and ‘Second Chance’. The stories follow the romance between Connor Norton and Mary Ann and the obstacles they faced. In the first book a grieving Connor returns to his small hometown which he has not visited for twenty years and he’s only back now because his mother has died. Connor now finds himself alone with only his elderly tabby cat Tom for company and then he meets Mary Ann whilst buying flowers. In ‘Coming Home’, it’s a Christmas story and Connor is back visiting his childhood home and meets Alana the estranged daughter of his next door neighbour but he also can’t forget Mary Ann. All three of them come together over a magical Christmas. In the final story, ‘Second Chance’, florist Mary Ann is happy running her successful flower shop but is still thinking of the grieving man she met four months ago when he came into her shop for flowers for his mother’s funeral, however she’s not seen Connor since. Then he returns leaving his job and his city life behind him and wanting to start a new life with Mary Ann who has moved on, however a well timed snowstorm brings the couple together giving Connor and Mary Ann a second chance.
This trilogy is a “clean and wholesome, small-town sweet romance”, which is best read as a series and in order. I loved the storyline and the characters all set in a lovely small town setting. The details that author Jane Suen includes made the place and the people come alive for me. I was fully immersed in the story and was pleased I could continue the series and I read the books one after the other. I found I went on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading this heart warming trilogy and I was cheering the main characters on hoping that Connor and Mary Ann would have a ‘happy ever after’ especially as their chemistry sizzled off the page.
I recommend this trilogy by Jane Suen and I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

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Mountains Series Boxed Set:(Books 1-3) By Phoebe Alexander – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Mountains Series Boxed Set: (Books 1-3)Mountains Series Boxed Set: by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Time doesn’t heal all wounds. Love does”.
The Mountains series by Phoebe Alexander consists of three books, Mountains Wanted, Mountains Climbed and Mountains Loved featuring Sociology Professor Dr. Sarah Lynde and Lt. James McAllister. The series follows their relationship from their first meeting at a ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Panel event’ where Sarah is a speaker and James is in the audience, and the books tell their relationship saga. Sarah is a single Mum of two and James is about to be deployed when they first meet and start a ‘friends with benefits’ type relationship. The chemistry between the couple sizzles off the page and the box set is recommended for 18+ due to the steamy sex scenes. The couple have a very rocky relationship and encounter many obstacles but they do enter into a non conventional polyamorous relationship.
This is a well written series, full of drama, romance, steamy sex scenes and great characters with amazing chemistry. It takes you on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it and I fell in love with the very realistic characters, James and Sarah. As well as the main characters there is a host of great secondary characters all of which are fascinating in their own right. I liked how the author had the couple in a non conventional relationship and that Sarah was the more sexually aware of the two. It was an original and unpredictable read full of emotional ups and downs. I loved how Sarah and James relationship changed and developed over the course of the 3 books and how despite many problems they always came back together stronger than before.
I was hooked from page one of the first book and was pleased that all three books were in the box set so I could continue reading Sarah and James story from start to finish. I definitely recommend this contemporary romance series by Phoebe Alexander.

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2am Secrets by M. Piper – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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2am Secrets2am Secrets by M. Piper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this forbidden romance story, Sadie and Archer have sizzling chemistry but Sadie’s overprotective twin brother Sam is also Archers best friend and the two have kept their attraction to each other to themselves for years. Having stopped fighting their attraction and chemistry during a New Years Eve party and spending the night together the two then can’t deny that they have something special and that it was more than a one night stand. However keeping it a secret from everyone so as not to hurt Sam, who seems to be on self destruct, puts a strain on their new relationship and once their secret is out, can any of them survive the fall out.
This was a forbidden romance but with enough twists in the storyline to keep it unpredictable and it also touched on sensitive issues such as bereavement, ill health and addiction. The characters which I fell in love with are likeable and realistic and I was fully immersed in their world whilst reading the book. This book was full of drama, romance, steamy sex scenes and took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it. I was cheering Sadie and Archer on, wanting them to have their HEA. I could not put this book down and I’m looking forward to reading more books by M.Piper.

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Mountains Loved (Mountains Series #3) By Phoebe Alexander – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Mountains Loved (Mountains #3)Mountains Loved by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the conclusion of James and Sarah’s story which began in ‘Mountains Wanted’ and continued in ‘Mountains Climbed’.“Intended for readers 18+, the first three Mountains Series books must be read in order, as it is James and Sarah’s continuing saga”.
Sociology Professor Dr. Sarah Lynde and Lt. James McAllister are finally together having discovered that, “Time doesn’t heal all wounds…LOVE does”. Life has not been easy for either Sarah or James and their relationship has been very rocky from the start even now they are together their relationship is not a conventional one. Having come together as a family with Sarah’s two teenage children they are happily married and even talking about having a baby, but their main concern is whether to have an open or closed marriage having had a polyamorous relationship in the past. Normal everyday pressures along with past issues all put a strain on their relationship. The couple are used to having to climb mountains where their love is concerned but have they now got a rock solid relationship or will it crumble into the sea? No spoilers, but if you have read books one and two you will definitely want to read this fantastically written book and find out their fate.
This is another action packed story by Alexander, full of excitement, emotions, hot steamy sex scenes, romance and everyday relatable issues all of which makes this a book I could not put down.

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Devil’s Spawn (Satan’s Devils MC Colorado Chapter #6) by Manda Mellett – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Devil's Spawn (Satan's Devils MC Colorado Chapter #6)Devil’s Spawn by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having already read books in the Satan’s Devils MC series I was looking forward to this latest one and was not disappointed. Although it’s part of a series and does mention characters from previous books it also works as a standalone read, for me though I like how Mellett continues the stories of previous characters and gives us an update on them through out her MC series.
Devil’s Spawn, focuses on patched in member Lizard ‘Liz’ and his wife and ‘old lady’ Vanna. Sadly Lizard was injured whilst serving as a marine and suffered a brain injury which left him unable to remember Vanna or his son Cal. Now fourteen Cal is playing up and has nightmares remembering when his dad shouted at him that “he’s not my kid”, at her wits end Vanna searches for her husband and finds him as a member of Satan’s Devils. As she has his name tattooed on her back, a sign of her belonging to Liz in the MC world, the rest of the MC step in to help especially as even after ten years Liz has no memory of his family.
Another MC member Mace becomes involved with Shayla when she walks into the tattoo shop the Satan’s Devils run wanting a ‘property patch’ removed from her back but in the MC world having a property patch means something, so removing one is unheard off. When the MC look into it and find that she may not have been tattooed willingly and that Major is a danger to Shayla and her child they step into help her. Even though she is scared of MC members Shayla can’t help but feel the chemistry between herself and Mace.
This is a fast paced action packed read full of great characters and steamy sex scenes. I was hooked from page one and was instantly immersed in the world of the Satan’s Devils by Mellett’s descriptive writing. I’m now impatiently waiting for the next book in the series.

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A KISS BENEATH A STRAWBERRY MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock ‘N Sweet Romance 3) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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A KISS BENEATH A STRAWBERRY MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock 'N Sweet Romance 3)A KISS BENEATH A STRAWBERRY MOON by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A lovely heartwarming sweet romance by Tamara Ferguson, “Vocalist Marielle McKinnon and composer Drew Kendall find love one magical summer after a Kiss Beneath A Strawberry Moon”
Set in Dragonfly Pointe, the future for Marielle and Drew is full of promise having met and fallen in love over the summer however their plans change when Drew has to drop out of college due to family problems and decides to enlist. Sadly Drew gets injured whilst on active duty and not wanting to be a burden on Marielle refuses to contact her which leaves Marielle thinking he has forgotten about her, will their love survive? No spoilers, but the book does have a happy ending as Tamara’s books tend to have.
I loved this story and fell in love with the main characters and found the problems they had to face were very realistic. The author always fills her books full of details which makes you feel like your there with the characters. I could not put this book down and found it was a lovely romantic read.

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How Could I Forget (Plentiful in Love Book 1) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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How Could I ForgetHow Could I Forget by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fun, steamy romance by N.D.Jackson. ‘How Could I Forget’, features Kayla and Danny who come together for a passionate one night stand on the eve of their graduation, the chemistry between them is off the charts and they share a night of steamy sex before going their separate ways in the morning, with no regrets. However fast forwarding to the present day and we learn that for Kayla that one night of passion in college had lasting consequences in twins, Daniela (Dani) and Tobin. However Dan never forgot that one amazing night he shared with the beautiful, bubbly, and who he had presumed was out of his league, Kayla either and he has looked for her over the years with no success. Then by chance he finds her living in Plentiful literally two doors away from him but it’s not just Kayla he finds but he discovers he is a father of twins. Having met again both their life’s change forever but can they make a future based on one night long ago?
I was hooked from page one of this book and I loved the two main characters, bubbly outgoing and sociable Kayla and geeky but handsome Dan who is adorably shy and inexperienced in the bedroom. I liked how the author had Kayla as the more sexually experienced of the two rather than the norm in books of it being the man. The storyline is unoriginal but has enough twists in it to be unpredictable and the way the author makes the characters so likeable and realistic sends you on an emotional rollercoaster as the two try to work out their feelings and their future either together or apart. It has both romantic and steamy parts, which work within the storyline. A fun romantic second chance novel which I loved and I look forward to more books in the ‘Plentiful in Love’ series.

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Red Riding Hood (Down the Rabbit Hole) Anthology – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Red Riding HoodRed Riding Hood by Autumn Sand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Red Riding Hood (Down the Rabbit Hole) is a multi-genre anthology with stories which are either from the romance, erotica and BDSM, fantasy and paranormal romance or horror genre by 12 different favourite authors. Each short story is a retelling of Red Riding Hood, as has never been told before!
I particularly liked the first story in the book, Ruby by Autumn Sand, in this romance story Ruby who is currently in the middle of finalising her divorce to her younger husband who has run off with a women who is more his age and who is pregnant meets the ‘Wolf of Europe’. Count Edric Moreau of Paris, is a notorious handsome ‘rake’ known to seduce wealthy men’s wife’s but has also taken over as chairman of an important organisation and Ruby is tasked with interviewing him for Vogue. Still recovering from breast cancer, chemotherapy and a mastectomy whilst waiting for reconstructive surgery, Ruby is feeling bruised and low in self esteem and so she is keeping it strictly professional but Edric has more romantic plans in mind. I loved this story, which had great characters and a lovely storyline.
The other story which stood out was by Lia Fairchild, Cloaked. Also a romance which features Eva Chacon, however she is calling herself Vanessa as she is working in Oakdale, a senior living facility and is looking for her grandfather who is also going by a different name. Whilst at the facility she meets Luke and the two date although Vanessa remains suspicious as per her Aunt Nora’s teachings. We learn that Vanessa is in fact part of a known crime family and is living undercover as she is at risk from a rival family. This is a fast paced story which is part romance and part thriller, sadly Luke is also not who he appears to be and it leads to a dramatic conclusion, but do Eva and Luke end up together, no spoilers!
Other stories which stood out were Darlene Tallman’s fantasy and paranormal story, Little Red’s where a young girl meets her sexy new boss but after a violent encounter at a bar brawl she soon learns that wolf shifters are very real and that ‘mates’ are for life. D.A.Stein’s, Redd’s wolves is an exciting reverse harem retelling of Little Red Riding Hood featuring an innocent girl living with her Granny in the woods, three sexy wolf shifters and a motorcycle gang, all of which kept me turning the pages.
I enjoyed this anthology of short stories as each one was very different making this an exciting book as a whole. Each story although short was packed full of great characters, adventure, and interesting plot lines. I have been introduced to new authors and enjoyed stories from ones I already love, I recommend this book as a good read.

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Out Of The Shadows by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Out Of The ShadowsOut Of The Shadows by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Firstly if I could give this more stars I would! Wow, just Wow.
“This is a journey into one man’s hell, with the hope that it will help others find the strength to be able to say, I need help”.
Out of the Shadows by Theresa Sederholt is a story about Dane Johnson and his teenage son Brady, they both share a secret and that is that they are both victims of domestic violence at the hands of Julie, Dane’s teenage sweetheart and Brady’s mother. Sederholt takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster as we are given a glimpse into Dane and Brady’s life. Told from their point of views it is so well written that I felt I was there with them, I felt what they were feeling. I was there as Brady cowers in his closet with his noise cancelling headphones on and when Dane has a glass or a mug thrown at him from across the room which only misses him because he has got so used to dodging flying objects that his wife has thrown.
This novel is not only a great read but it also has such a powerful message about domestic violence in particular when the victim is the man in the relationship rather than the ‘normal’ scenario in books which focuses on the women as the victim. Everything that happens has such a ring of truth to it that I was overcome with emotions reading this gripping domestic drama. I won’t give away any spoilers but things do come to a dramatic head and Dane and Brady’s secrets have to come out. Along with a selection of other great characters all of whom have their own detailed backstory the plot moves along at a fast pace.
With the help of Brady’s best friend Danni and guidance counsellor Abby who is battling her own demons as a victim of her husbands violence towards her in the past and lawyer Josh, father and son realise they are not alone and that for anything to change they need to ask for help.
A clever twist near the end is how Sederholt suddenly gives us a chapter from Julie’s point of view and suddenly we see the situation not from victims Dane and Brady’s view point but from the women causing the violence.
I literally could not put this book down, full of twists and turns it was an unpredictable read, the drama builds with each chapter and leads to a dramatic outcome. I feel the book is very sympathetically written by the author and that she has done her research into domestic violence.
I hope this book does what the author obviously intended and that is not just to give us a brilliant novel to read but also to raise awareness of domestic violence in all forms. Information is given at the end of the book of organisations who can help those experiencing domestic violence and also alcohol addiction.
I can not recommend this book highly enough.

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Moonlit Mirage: A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Moonlit Mirage - A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a fan of Amy McKinley’s ‘Gray Ghost’ series I was looking forward to this first book in her new ‘Moonlit Destination’ series and this novel definitely did not disappoint. A fairly short book at only 80 pages it is packed full of action and has a great storyline. Nadia Bennett has Cade Malone under surveillance when she acts against her orders and rescues him when he has a car accident. They both share a once in a lifetime connection but although the chemistry between the two is instant and reciprocated due to the reasons why Nadia was there at the time, saving him will have to do and she has to walk away. However Cade never forgets the ‘underwater angel’ who saved him all those years ago and so when a chance encounter under the moonlight brings the couple together again he is determined not to let her get away this time. Nadia also recognises their chemistry and can not walk away again and so risks everything to be with him, unfortunately a dark secret from her past could destroy their relationship.
This novel had me gripped from page one and I could not put it down, full of adventure, excitement, suspense, past secrets and romance it is a fast paced read, all with the breathtaking Cook Islands as it’s backdrop. The author takes you on an emotional rollercoaster but thankfully it does have a happy ever after ending. For readers of the ‘Gray Ghost’ novels there is a crossover between the books however you do not need to have read them to enjoy this book. I look forward to reading further books in this series by Amy McKinley.

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King & Hunt: A Lust / Hate Story By Brienne Dubh – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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King & Hunt: A Lust / Hate StoryKing & Hunt: A Lust / Hate Story by Brienne Dubh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great enemies to lovers fun, dirty, steamy read which is intended for 18+ readers.
As it’s an novella it’s a quick read but has a full story, Brienne Dubh’s ‘King & Hunt: A Lust/Hate Story’ features Christian Hunt and Gabriella King who hated each other on sight and over the years things have just gotten worse. Unfortunately for the two of them Gabby’s best friend Amy is Christian’s twin sister so they keep having to meet, like at the twins 30th birthday party where they both promise Amy they will behave, but can they manage it?
I really enjoyed this story, you could feel both the hatred and the chemistry between Gabby and Christian or ‘Gobby’ and ‘Hunt’ as they call each other. I love lines from the author like,” “Hunt,” Gabby greeted briskly. It was clear by her tone she meant Hunt with a C”. The book is full of great one liners, mostly insults between the two main characters which had me laughing throughout the book. It also has its steamy moments following their ‘truce’ at the twins party and some emotional moments too as the pair realise that it’s a fine line between love and hate or at least hate and lust, so a bit of everything all in a short read. I loved it and definitely recommend it. I’m eager to read more from author Brienne Dubh.

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Lisa: Coming Of Age (Book 1 of The Guardian Shifters) by KM Lowe – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Lisa: Coming Of Age (Guardian Shifters #1)Lisa: Coming Of Age by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters based in Scotland, Lisa: Coming Of Age had plenty of action and suspense which kept me hooked from start to finish. This is the first in a new series, ‘The Guardian Shifters’ by KM Lowe and it has wet my appetite for the rest of the series.
Seventeen year old Lisa was abandoned on the steps of a hospital and has no information about her past at all. Having found a loving and stable adoptive family Lisa is content, until her world is turned upside down when her biological families secrets are discovered, and she has to accept who she really is. Turning to best friend and soul mate Marcus, Lisa ends up being part of the biggest fight of her life.
The author has written some great characters, Lisa, her parents, Marcus and Jasper are all likeable, realistic and each have their own part to play in the story. I like how the relationship between different characters change and develop, especially as Lisa learns who she is and starts to accept it. The chemistry between Lisa and Markus showed and I like how he was her constant throughout the story. There are enough twists and turns in the plot to not be a predictable read and I cared about Lisa’s fate as I felt immersed in the story. I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading this book. I thought it was an enjoyable first book of a new paranormal series and I’m looking forward to reading Jasper’s story in book two soon.

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Forget Nico: Falling for the Wrong Italian (Italian Teens novel 1, The Italian Saga) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Forget Nico: Falling for the Wrong Italian (The Italian Saga #3)Forget Nico: Falling for the Wrong Italian by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forget Nico, by Gaiai B Amman is an Italian teens novel centred around the main character Leda and her relationships especially with sexy teen heartthrob and bad boy Nico. This story is full of teen angst, emotions and changing teen feelings along with Italian gangs, romance and redemption. The story is more poignant in my view as it’s based on a true story and is interwoven with real Italian culture and Italian words (although mostly swear words)!
When a fire is started in the library at Leda and Nico’s high school the evidence points towards brooding Nico but Leda can’t believe he is behind it, but is she right to fight for him?
I love the character Leda, she’s referred to as a tomboy throughout the book, so much so that when she does wear a skirt everyone is shocked and comments on it. Leda is a very likeable and realistic teenage girl and one I could relate to when I was a teenager. She has the usual teenage girl worries, complicated friendships, hormones, puberty, weight issues and peer pressures as smoking weed is mentioned a lot. Sadly early on in the book Leda self-harms, I felt this was dealt with very sensitively by the author. The book is full of great characters all of which have enough of a back story that you feel involved in their lives, Nico is a typical attractive bad boy teen, then there is Leda’s friend Alex with his own problems and a host of female friends.
Amman’s detailed descriptions of the Italian landscape really brings the Italian summer to life, I found myself escaping into the sights, sounds and scents of Leda’s Italy. This book is part of a series but I felt it also worked well as a stand alone story. Although set in 90’s Italy it reminded me of my own teenage years and the dramas we all face at that age. It is beautifully written and the narrative flows easily making it an addictive book to read. I look forward to reading other books in her Italian Teens series.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Brutal & Raw (Beneventi Family, #1)Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, I was literally hooked from page one until I turned the last page of this psychological mafia romance thriller. This was a fast paced attention grabbing book by Sonya Jesus which I could not put down. The story centres around the Beneventi Family, a dark, powerful and dangerous mafia family. We are introduced to a female known only as 327, “327. That’s what he called me. That’s all I was to him”. Breaker Beneventi a handsome, powerful but extremely dangerous man with a dark side and a damaged soul takes a liking to 327 and tells her his secrets, secrets which could bring down his whole organisation if she ever gets free of him. Having ordered her death she is let go. However 327, knows this is just another twisted way of Breaker trying to control her with fear, knowing that he will be sending the ‘Butcher’ after her. Breaker searches everywhere for the, on the run Lyla Vaughn, but is that who she really is? No spoilers, you just have to read this book.

This is more a suspenseful psychological thriller than a romance, any romance there is has an underlying dark essence. The book is packed full of great characters, even if you don’t and can’t like them, such as the main alpha character, Breaker. It has an action packed storyline which had me holding my breathe in anticipation in parts and it is full of plot twists which keep you guessing so it’s definitely not a predictable read. Jesus is so detailed in her writing that the dark, twisted and dangerous world of the Beneventi family and the mafia as a whole is bought to life. “Breaker’s world is not light-hearted”, and I would say this book is not for the faint hearted either.

A great read which will have you up reading all night, I recommend it and I am looking forward to further books in the Beneventi Family series.

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