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Sugar and Spice by Phoebe Alexander (Spicetopia #1)

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sugar and Spice by Phoebe Alexander

This short read was full of real life situations and acts of how the working man or woman is treated in a world where the little guy gets the short end of the stick but still comes out on top. It’s cute, and full of surprises. The book doesn’t end on a cliffhanger necessarily but it is the first book in a series. It’s not necessarily something for me as I’m not a huge contemporary fan but for those who love contemporary romance, this may be a book for you. I’m giving this book a 3 star rating not because of my preferred genres but I felt like it could use some more detail, and I wasn’t at all prepared for the FMCs second line of work and didn’t find it exactly tasteful but for others it might be a different experience. I really enjoyed the MMC especially that this was a dual point of view. I also didn’t care for the mental thoughts that didn’t feel mature enough considering the age demographic. This book probably should have had some trigger warning’s as some may feel uncomfortable but it didn’t deter me from the story.

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No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie

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No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell #1)No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell #1) by Naomi Valkyrie

This short read is full of all sorts of paranormal activities. From the beginning you meet Delilah a Demon who is unsatisfied in her endeavors or rather bored. She sets off on an adventure that leads her to small town USA for a much needed vacation. Things take a fast turn for this sassy demon. This is a dual POV and it definitely is a fun little read. There might be some TWs to some but nothing extreme, and doesn’t affect the books impact in any way. 4 stars.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A King – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The curse of the forbidden island
By C. A. King

This book was a fun short read about a girl who despite her upturned life catches a break and lands a lavish job at a resort. The resort is on a private island and is certainly interesting. There were some quirky funny moments and is definitely an acquired taste. This little short story will certainly wish there was more. 3.5 stars

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Pursuit of Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pursuit into darkness
War of destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren

Pursuit into darkness by Theresa is the second installment in her series War of Destiny. This book continues to follow Julia’s journey through tragedy and heartbreak. There maybe some content within this story that might be sensitive to some readers.

I did like the second book a bit more now that I understand how some things were conducted. I understand now why Julia was conflicted in decisions made. It is an interesting story and I look forward to its progress.

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Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lost souls:
War of destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren

Lost souls by Theresa is a dark story about a young girl who goes through extremely dark trials. There are moments that happen in this book that may affect others. They were not listed when I began reading so keep that in mind.

This not a book I felt was for me but it may be for you. The story starts off tragic and leads into the healing process of Julia’s life and how she over comes some things. You will meet people that will help her through her trauma.

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A Heart so Savage by April Moran – review by Jennifer Larson

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Heart so Savage by April Moran is the second book in the savage duet. Reading this dark romance was a real treat, and I loved every second of it. The book has its CWs of course just like any dark romance but it was such a fantastic read and I highly recommend it.

Follow Ava and Kingstons journey, as being the captive and falling in love with her jailer. If you’ve read the first book and loved it, you will definitely love the second. With etiquette spice and magnetic energy that draws you in to each vivid detail. April is a true artist in capturing her readers. No stone was left unturned and plot twists you won’t see coming. Highly recommend.

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The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie – review by Jennifer Larson

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Uncrowned King
By Ayla Marie

The Uncrowned king by Ayla Marie is the second installment to The Blood Prince. It is a story that surrounds Leo and his families hardships and constant struggle to find a peaceful life.

Leo and his siblings do everything in their power to survive, and they finally find a place where they feel like they can thrive. Being the heir to the throne of Illena making it all seem plausible, but Leo just wants to make sure his family is safe and taken care of. With no desire to take the throne.

I loved this tale, Ayla did a beautiful job capturing the essence of each character and how they fit into each part of the story. I couldn’t put this one down, I read it in a day literally. She did an excellent job staging every major event and that family and the ones you love will always prevail. 5 stars!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – review by Jennifer Larson

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince
By Ayla Marie

The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie is a captivating story that brings hardships into a story that shows how you can overcome even the darkest of times. Family being everything, that you would do anything for them no matter the cost. That even in loss you can prevail.

I rate this book 4 stars, it has flow and amazing characters. The way this young author has created this world, they will flourish with how well they captivated Leo and his families story.

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A King so Savage by April Moran – Review by Jennifer Larson

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A King So Savage review

A King So Savage by April Moran

A King So Savage is a twisted dark telling of a girl and her captor. This book is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 as it contains graphic content. This is a dark romance so please check your trigger warnings before reading.

Ava was just getting ready to start her life before it was immediately turned upside down due to her own brother’s transgressions. Being taken to repay his debt to one her father’s clients. Little does she know that her life is about to change.

Kingston a king in his very name, has a girl abducted for a debt that was not her own but her brother’s. Him being the one who takes her saving her from her brother’s actions but also demanding the money he’s owed as well. Little does he know that his cold black heart is about to crack and fissure.

This book was very intriguing, and also very dark which I loved. I read this in less than a day because it was captivating and had me flipping the pages at a steady beat. I recommend this book to all my dark romance friends. April did a fantastic job, especially with the banter and chemistry between the two main characters.

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The Befallen by Cambria Williams – Review by Jennifer Larson

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The BefallenThe Befallen by Cambria Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Befallen review
Cambria Williams

The befallen is a great read based in the times of sovereigns lords and ladies. It had a very medieval feel to it but also has the tales of fate and destiny. I would consider this a dystopian novel and Cambria truly delivered.

This dual point of view was perfected with such a transitional ease that nothing was left to question or confuse a reader.

I also feel this book is very inspirational that even if something is holding you back, physically or mentally that achieving success is always still possible.

I give this YA novel a five star rating because it is well deserved. Not many books can pull emotions as well as The Befallen has for me.

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Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dark moon secrets
Lilliana Rose

Dark moon secrets by Lilliana Rose is a paranormal romance about forbidden love. It’s a quick read that will leave you wanting more. Tanjie, a girl living her own life path after losing her parents before her 18th birthday before everything changed. Alaric, who loves stalking the night and prowling to do what he wants outside of the pack. Until they meet.

This beginning installment to the series is a real treat. It compliments the paranormal genre quite nicely. The world building was very well thought out, and the plot was written articulately. The end of this story will make you wish it hadn’t ended. I really enjoyed the forbidden romance and the pull the characters had for one another as if they couldn’t help it. I’m looking forward to book 2.

My only takeaway is I felt the books ending left me feeling incomplete, and I hope the second book gives me the closure that I’m craving. 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher

Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher is a fated romance based in medieval times. There are different character views throughout the chapters that dip into that character emotions and thoughts. You will dive into the world that Lady Aubrianne and Larkin have created for themselves in different areas of there country without ever meeting one another. This story does execute this time eras specific requirements/expectations for lords and ladies, so if there are things you don’t agree with then this is not the book for you. It is a forced proximity but arranged marriages were normal for this era.

Dive into the world where fate is simply just what it is… Two people meet under different circumstances and are to never see one another again, then with the women who read the stars where the elders created the runes to only find out that they are destined. What will Anna and Lark who don’t know each other able to work together to prevent war?

This story is devastating and beautiful, with a strong female character who’s destined to change the world. It was truly magnificent how Nicole was able to write such a moving story for what Lady Aubrianne had endured. It shows that people can still come together in the most horrific circumstances and still be genuinely good. I loved this tale, and it was the first one I’ve ever read from this specific genre and era. Nicole did a great job executing characters and world building. Strongly recommend this book. Overall 5 stars.

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Wolfbane by Celia Hart – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane #1)Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wolfbane by Celia Hart

Wolfbane by Celia Hart is about a pack of young wolves who have complicated relationships due to their way of life, and also about coming to power. This book is a romantic tale of how some people come to just simply be right for one another. Dive in to this modern story based in Vermont and succumb to your inner animal.

Jasmine is a young wolf who believes in her religion and what magical things the moon goddess provides for her way of life. She was just living her everyday routine as she always has until she meets a certain prince alpha that waltzed into her life, knowing that she wasn’t supposed to divulge into such temptations as she was supposed to wait for her true mate. What will she do?

This story has multiple character POVs between the 4 main characters. It is a magical tale where sometimes even if things are supposed to be right for you sometimes aren’t, and that’s okay. I loved this chaotic relationship status quo as it definitely flowed beautifully. This book was such a page turner, at first I wasn’t sure but I’m glad I didn’t put it down. Looking forward to book two. Overall 5 star book!

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Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum #6)Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan

Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan is a lovers to enemies to lovers again. This story can be read as a standalone along with the other books in the series. This takes during and after Braving lily if you follow the series. You will get the inside look into Ceri and Alex’s life and how everything happened in the beginning and up to being “reunited” under extreme circumstances.

Ceri is going about her life getting ready to marry Richard, getting there marriage certificate for the wedding in October till things took a turn of her worst nightmares. What will she do?

This story is brilliant, it is in a UK setting as all the books I’ve read so far in this series are. (Daring Ceri, Braving Lily, Defying Ella). Ceri and Alex’s story is really what it’s like to date someone from your past or even present. A matter of giving chance after chance just to have your heart broken, the constant push of “what if”. “What if they really have changed and things could be different this time?” But overall this book shows that 2 people can really find their way back to one another that anything is possible. I believe anyone who loves a rockstar romance with lovers to enemies to lovers again should read this. It was truly impeccable. 5 stars to this gem.

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Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Braving lily by Morgana Bevan

Braving lily by Morgana Bevan is a beautiful story with a dual POV by Lily and Rhys. This story starts right where defying Ella left off, Lily getting stood up on a date by a guy she’s never met. She only took this date by donating it for a charity event. Well being as she’s super famous you wouldn’t think someone of her status would get stood up. So she did what no sane person would do in this situation like cutting there losses, no. She went to find him after talking to his mother since she’s set this date up and purchased the winning bid on the date. What will Lily do when she finds him? And how will Rhys react?

This is a beautiful story about how 2 souls come to meet under completely different circumstances, let alone social statuses. I love how Lily just wanted some normal in her life along with privacy, especially where being in the spot light since she was 16 you aren’t granted that. Things took an interesting turn when she met Rhys. Their story is beautiful and shows that anything is possible when you have patience in a relationship no matter where you come from. Just because you’re famous or if you feel like you don’t deserve someone because they are famous doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. The chemistry in this book is undeniable and flowed so easily. Overall a 5 star book.

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Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Defying Ella (True Platinum #4)Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan

Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan

Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan is a rockstar romance. It follows a lovers to enemies to lovers aspect, and it flows flawlessly. This is a book based on characters from the UK and it was…. GIVING. Ella is just your ordinary 24 year old trying to find her place in the world where her sister is dating a big time band member. Ella met a guy in a bar which led to the best week of her life until it ended, come to find out it was her soon to be brother in laws band mate which changed everything.

This story for me was very relatable and put some realizations that I will now use in my current life and relationship. Ellas feelings through out this whole book were valid and spoke volumes for how she was treated, let alone the back and forth banter was comical. This is a standalone series so the books don’t necessarily need to be read in order which is great cause this is the first book I’ve read from Morgana. I’m excited to start the next book Braving Lily! But overall this book is a solid 5 stars, the story flows and hit all the giddy and spicy moments to a T. I strongly recommend this book if your into a good rockstar romance.

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Vixen by D.M. Earl – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vixen by D.M. Earl

Vixen by D.M. Earl is about the backstory on Vixen, who fell for the con of a man. Everything was good until her life was flipped upside down. This is also a slow burn romance where she reconnects with Lucas after he ghosted her 5 years after saving her life. Question is do they figure it all out and crack the FBI case that’s been going on for almost a decade? Does Vixens past finally reach her? Only one way to find out, read it.

Vixens story is truly heartbreaking, along with her fellow sisters but this story by far just hit a way more sensitive spot in me. At the end of the book I cried and read over a certain chapter twice just so I could fully wrap my head around it. Lucas coming in to her life was the best thing for what they were about to go through together. To be frank it was honestly different to see one of the Devils Handmaidens sit a task out that involved her but also refreshing. Not everyone can make themselves feel empty like Shadow can to get the task done. I give these women so many props for being as strong as they are as im sure some of this can’t be easy to write about. Over all a 5 star book.

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Shadow By D.M. Earl – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadow by D.M. Earl

Shadow by D.M. Earl is from Zoeys POV along with a few other members from the story line. In this specific book you will dive into Shadows mindset and her struggles from her background and childhood. This book is dark and if you’ve read Tink then you will know what to expect.

Shadow just finished up finding Hannah for Tink, and was on her way to her secret getaway where everything was going smoothly. By the next day they were called to close another circuit to better the world when things took a nasty turn.

Shadow is literally such an empowering female main character and is inspiring to all women who have been through hard times where life seems unbearable. I loved this book. The plot, the writing, the multi-character POV, it was all there and executed flawlessly. I also loved the sass and attitude that came with it all and the plot twists. I do recommend reading Tink before Shadow but it can technically be read on its own in my opinion. Overall I do think this is a great MC series and the sisterhood behind it, as you don’t see many all female clubs if at all depending on where your from.

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Tink by D.M. Earl – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tink by D.M. Earl

Tink by D.M. Earl is a MC “dark” romance about a girl whose life has taken some dark turns and unthinkable obstacles.

Tink grew up in a loving home and raised by her parents and her father’s club members known as the Intruders. She is the the little princess of the group and protected solely by these people, until one day that all changed. She did finish school, went to college, and then formed her own MC of all strong women. She works her ranch while also saving young women in the circuit. The devils handmaidens do everything they can to protect young women and children from the horrors in life and Tink manages it all with her best friend Shadow.

This story is empowering and will leave you strapped in your seat wanting to do everything you cannot to scream into your kindle/book. You will read some dark moments and the ptsd that comes with it as this story is not for the light hearted.

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Taz by D.M. Earl – Review by Jennifer Larson

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Taz: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Taz: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taz by D.M. Earl

Taz by D.M. Earl is about one of the Devils Handmaidens by the name of Taz also known as Raquel smith or Que. She lives a simple life while practicing, cards, and trusting her crystals to center her in times of hardship or happiness. Taz may be small and quiet, but she is a force within when it comes to those she loves. She would do anything for her boy and people.

Taz is going about her daily life doing what the club expects from her such as, managing the bank statements and funds. She comes across some information, leading to an immediate chapel meeting which changes everything for her. She is the smartest person when it comes to managing the finances for her President Tink, and what she finds not only changes the whole aspect of this book but for her as well.

I really enjoyed Taz’s position in this book not only because you get her backstory but also, you find out her love interest and what she will do for the people she loves. I love that this particular installment included a child that is spectacularly different, and has all the attitude but is also brilliant. Travis was the one I was least expecting of all the men from these previous books, but every bad boy needs a soft chick to center them. Now im not saying that Taz is “soft” because she doesn’t have a back bone, because that is definitely not the case. This woman has been through the wringer and isn’t afraid to do the hard work that needs done. She is also a wonderful mom who is nothing but patient with Teddy. I really loved this book because it brings real world factors to the light in today’s societies and you do not see that stuff written in books these days. Overall 5 stars to this 3rd installment to the series. On to the next!

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Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart – review by Jennifer larson

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart’s Rescue (Book 1) By Meredith Hart.

Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart was a wild adventure about a young woman who falls into another “realm” that was betrayed by the Land above. She embarks on a journey to find her beloved prince in hopes of not being forced to marry a man older than the grandfather king himself. She is sheltered and unhappy in the worlds above until she falls into the lands below. She is then found by a man in the land below and he in turn is attempting to unalive her as he thought she was a monster from the worlds above. She pleads for mercy and then everything changes.

This story is about Rowan and Arryn, and is a dual point of view. This book does contain trigger warnings so please read them if you are sensitive to certain content. Rowan is a brute from the lands below, he is all impulse and not a lick of cares to contain his sarcastic attitude. Arryn is calculating but also submissive till she can bide her time to prove to the worlds that she is so much more than a high born lady.

This story takes you on an adventure where you will be holding on to your seat wondering what Meredith has in store next for you. The writing is well splayed and executed, there are no holes and everything is accounted for. Curious to see what book 2 has in store, if it will continue Rowan and Arryn’s story, or if we will see something from other characters.

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Wild for Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson

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Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild for me by Tam Derudder Jackson

Wild for me by Tam Derudder Jackson is about Dakota Perri and Annabelle Stewart. This story follows the timeline of the Balefire series and their band members. It can also be read as a stand alone.

If you thought sing for me was good, then you’re gunna love this installment to the balefire series. Dakota Perri really turns up the heat in this installment with a beautiful women who rocked his world one night after a certain red rocks concert. Reconnecting 2 years later he runs into her again and constantly looks back at that memorable night often making it hard to let her slip his grasp this time. Dakota does everything he can to make sure she doesn’t get away. With this crazy story and plot twist that follows will he get the girl of his dreams?

This book was definitely the life of a rockstar who falls for “the one”. It’s cute and keeps you smiling the whole read. I loved the sass that Annabelle delivered to Dakota and how Dakota didn’t miss a beat. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance with a “tinge” of attitude.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Calamities of Camden Callahan
By Brittany Tucker

The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker is a thrilling adventure about a boy who has a tragedy happen to him as a child, but grows up a pirate by a man who saved him from the same fate.

Camden has been on many adventures and missions growing up after losing his mother at a young age and saved by a pirate captain. Captain Resh gave Camden a second chance at life, and in return once Camden was older made a life changing decision. This decision cost a lot of people their lives including his own, well kinda. Death spit him back out and he came back as something different. A stripe. He is then found by a man who puts him on another mission and things really start to get interesting from there.

If you get the chance to pick this book up, it’s definitely a wild journey. There is so much that happens in this book and I couldn’t put it down. Every page was sparked with details and events. Brittany did a marvelous job putting together this pirate fantasy, even in 3rd person you could feel the characters emotions and you felt like you were apart of the action.

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Sing For Me by Tam Derudder Jackson

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Sing For Me (Balefire, #2)Sing For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sing for me
By Tam Derudder Jackson

5 stars

Sing for me by Tam Derudder Jackson is about Blu Connally and Ashleigh Baker, a love story involving a famous rockstar and an army brat that just wanted to lay down roots after traveling her whole life.

This book is about how 2 completely different people come to fall in love. Ashleigh moved into a quiet neighborhood next to Blus’ mom who spent every Saturday having lunch and tea. Then after Blus’ tour ended he comes home and is introduced to Ashleigh in a not so good way for first impressions. Blu is a bad boy with quite the reputation where Ashleigh is a respectable young lady who substitutes and does music reviews for a blog in Denver, they couldn’t be more opposite.

This book really grabs your attention from beginning to end, from heart filling moments to heart breaking. There’s jealousy and betrayal where trust is broken. Aside from the characters background, the plot and relationship is relatable to most couples today. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes this genre.

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Vampire’s of Atlantis by Courtney Davis

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Vampires of AtlantisVampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vampires of Atlantis
By Courtney Davis

My review:

5 stars

First book in the Atlantis series, Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis.

This book is about a mission and when Ian breaks topside he intends to complete that mission that night in hopes to be back home before sunrise, and things take a drastic but thrilling turn.

This storyline is about the course of a week maybe two and projects Ian and his love interests point of views.

This was definitely a gem, I went into this book with no expectations. At first I didn’t know what to think of it until everything started to fall in to place. The character building was there, and the world building was straight cut and to the point which I enjoyed which made getting to the good stuff that much faster.

Courtney Davis did a phenomenal job, she took a paranormal genre with delicate balance and made it more. It wasn’t just a book solely attached to one supernatural/ folklore/ mythic species but multiple which was refreshing.

This paranormal romance will have you breathing rapidly, maybe a little erratic with hair pulling, but also loving every bit of it. I would definitely recommend this book and I look forward to more this author has to offer.

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