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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first thing I’ll say about Say Something by Jennifer L Allen is please make sure you have plenty of tissues with you when you read this. I don’t know if I was overly emotional at the time of reading but I cried so much at many points throughout this book.
This is a beautiful second chance romance story that shows that true love never dies. Danny and Jess were school sweethearts who got married once they had graduated from college. They had the perfect life together until they tried to start a family. Jess was devastated when they realised that she couldn’t have children and she closed down and pushed Danny away, asking for a divorce.
4 years later and by some twist of fate both have moved back home to their original hometown beside their parents at the same time. It’s obvious that both are still deeply in love with one another.
This is a wonderful story of they try to overcome all this issues that ended their marriage. Jess still feels that she has failed as a woman and has never come to terms with her infertility. This story will pull at your heartstrings so much. It is so well written and deals with a difficult storyline in a sensitive manner.
I had never read anything by this author before this and if this book is anything to go by then I’ll definitely be reading more.

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Perfectly Played by Holly Kerr – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Perfectly PlayedPerfectly Played by Holly Kerr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Perfectly Played is an awesome contemporary romance novel by Holly Kerr. It’s the first time I have read any of this author’s work and I’ll certainly be reading more if Perfectly Played is anything to go by.
Flora is partway down the aisle when she realises that she really doesn’t want to say ‘I do’ so she turns foot and legs it out of the church colliding with hot, bearded 6ft 5inches of Dean who is waiting at the church for his bride to arrive, only to get a text to say she’s not coming.
When Flora and her bridesmaids M.K. and Ruthie bump into Dean and best man Clay later, the fun and games begin. While Clay and M.K. are smitten with each other, Dean and Flora hit it off and end up in a steamy one night stand. When Dean leaves in the morning he leaves Flora a note in the hope that they will stay in touch. A note that Flora doesn’t find.
Both Flora and Dean can’t stop thinking about each other, Dean is hurt that Flora didn’t call, Flora is hurt that Dean left and never so much as left a note. Little do Dean and Flora know that they live close to each other and fate has a way of stepping in.
I loved Dean and Flora’s story. Both are worried that the other is still in love with their former partners (well they did meet on what should have been both their wedding days). But they just can’t stop thinking of each other and how much they like each other than they did their former partners, both of whom had definitely not been right for them. Dean and Flora are perfect for each other but will they allow themselves to move on with each other so soon after ending their previous relationships?

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Winging It (Destiny Rules Series Book 1) by Lisa Gail Green – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Winging It (Destiny Rules Series Book 1)Winging It by Lisa Gail Green
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winging It is the first book in the Destiny Rules series by Lisa Gail Green. It is a young adult fantasy novel which is a genre that I’m not at all familiar with. I had never read any of this author’s work before but I liked the look of the blurb and decided to give it a go. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised as I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
Zach Slater is 16 years old when he discovers that he and his mother are both ‘fairy godmothers’. His mum has been attacked and he must complete his assignments or they will both be grounded (lose their wings, wands etc).
The book is really funny, as Zach comes to terms with his new powers and the way that others now act around him – his fairy charm means that suddenly becomes very popular and girls start to take much more notice of him, with some hilarious results. To make matters worse, one of his assignments means that he now has to work closely with Jenna, who he has had a massive crush on for years.
It has to be said that there is a really good storyline running throughout the book as Zach tries to work out who the ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’ are. The storyline is really intriguing and you will want to keep reading to see how it all pans out. Will Zach manage to complete his mother’s assignments in time? I recommend that you give this book a try and find out for yourselves.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda J. Burson – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson is a murder, mystery that will keep you gripped from beginning to end. This is not the first book that I have read by this author but it’s definitely my favourite of hers so far.
When Camille (Cammy) Thurston takes a break from working at a PI firm to get spend some much needed rest and relaxation time, living with her police officer brother and his family for a couple of months, little did she know that she would get dragged into a case that he and his partner are working on and that she’d be closely involved with the family of the missing woman.
As is the norm, all eyes fall to the missing woman’s husband Grant, a local attorney but Cammy is convinced that Grant is innocent and gets close to him to gain as much info as possible on him and his neighbours who were friends of his missing wife.
I kinda struggled with the writing style while reading this book but I loved the story and was gripped throughout, desperate to know what happened to missing woman Paula, who was involved, and why?
I have to say that just as you think you know which way the story is going, Burson throws you and takes the story in a different direction that you just did not see coming. Believe me you will never imagine how this story pans out. Read it and find out. It’s worth the read.

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Impact (Twisted Hearts Love Story #4) by Autumn Sand – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Impact (A Twisted Hearts Love Story book 4)Impact by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, what can I say about Impact by Autumn Sand. This is the 4th and final (sob!) book in the Twisted Hearts Love Story series and, for me, it was the best in the series. Talk about leaving the best till last! Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone but I’d suggest that you read all 4 books for a couple of reasons. The first being that the series is so good, it would be shame not to read it all. Secondly, as the main male characters appear in all 4 books you really get a deeper insight into their characters as the books progress.
From reading the first 3 and getting to know Manny, you would never realise he had so much going on in his life. He’s always been the laid back one, happy to spread his ‘free loving ways’ to any and all woman. You’d never know the pain and heartache that he’s gone through.
This book will totally grip you from the very beginning and not let you go. It’s hard hitting, gritty, thrilling, heartbreaking, hell it has everything!!
I loved the way this story was told going from present time, back to Manny’s younger days and also counting down the events of the previous 2 months. This did an amazing job of keeping you on the edge of your seat wondering what the author was going to throw at you next. And by God you definitely get thrown a few crackers that you did not see coming.
If you love a great romantic thriller, then this book, and the whole series, will take you through a roller coaster of emotions and leave you wanting more. Highly recommend!

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Problematic Love (Rogue Series Book 8) by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Problematic Love (Rogue Series Book 8)Problematic Love by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Problematic Love is the 8th book in the Rogue Series by Lara Ward Cosio. The Rogue series is centred around a rock band called Rogue and their families in Dublin. This book is not designed to be read as a stand-alone. The author recommends that you have read Looking For Trouble and Felicity Found before reading this one. I had read Looking For Trouble but hadn’t read Felicity Found and did feel that I was missing some essential information so I would definitely recommend following the author’s recommendations and read the other 2 books first. However, this did not affect my enjoyment of this book. I loved Daniel and Amelia in Looking For Trouble and thoroughly enjoyed catching up with them again to see what their future held.
In Looking For Trouble Amelia is Daniel (or Danny Boy)’s therapist. Daniel is very broken and is a recovering heroin addict and Amelia has stepped away from her career after crossing the line and becoming too closely involved with Daniel.
This book continues their story as they try to work at becoming a couple, with all the trials and tribulations that being in a relationship bring. Every time it looks like they are getting somewhere another twist is thrown at you and the story goes in a different direction.
Just as it seems that all is going well, Amelia makes a confession that makes them both realise that they want totally different things. Can Daniel and Amelia make their relationship work?
I’d definitely recommend that you read this great book to find out. The characters are fantastic and so well written, you are really drawn into their story. You will go through a roller coaster of emotions when reading this book, It’s not a glossy romance, it’s hard hitting and gritty and this makes it more realistic.

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Temptation and Seduction by L.M. Mountford – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Temptation and SeductionTemptation and Seduction by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Temptation and Seduction is a collection of 5 short sexy and erotic stories by L.M. Mountford. This collection has a bit of everything for the reader. There is BDSM, friends to lovers, a mafia princess, stepfather/stepdaughter, paranormal romance, sexual violence and a lot of lust.
The five stories are:
Just Once: A Friends To Lovers Romance
Valentine Misadventures
Playtime: Extra Credit
Stepdaddy’s Bad Girl
Sweet Temptations: The Babysitter.
My favourite of the 5 stories was Just Once. I am a sucker for a good friends to lovers romance. There is always so much angst and emotion. I loved that this short story is like a prequel as there is going to be more to this story. I really want to read more of Faye and Terry’s story.
These stories are short, to the point and many will leave you breathless. The author does not hold anything back. The sexual content can be quite explicit so this book is definitely for the 18+ audience. These stories are even raunchy enough to make the star of an adult entertainment website such as https://www.shemalehd.sex/ blush. There is also content in the stories that may act as a trigger to some readers but the author does give advance warning.
I thoroughly enjoyed this set of short stories and would be interested in reading more of this author’s work.

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Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Bastard is the 3rd instalment in the Dark Sparrow series by India Kells. Each book can be read as a stand-alone although characters do re-occur in subsequent books, so if you plan to read more than one book then I’d advise to read them in order to avoid possible spoilers. I’ve loved the books in this series so I would definitely advise that you do read them all.
Wild Bastard is a romantic thriller that will keep you gripped from the very first page right up to the very end. The suspense and tension will have you on the edge of your seat and keep you glued to the storyline.
Kai and Izzy’s story is also a second chance romance. Having met and fallen in love many years previously, Kai was devastated when Izzy just disappeared without saying goodbye. Now many years later, Izzy is called upon to help Kai and his brother’s bring down their father Jamieson Finch.
India Kells certainly knows how to weave an intricate and exciting storyline. I have read other novels from her outside of the Dark Sparrow series and have found her to be an amazing storyteller who writes and develops fantastic characters.
I really hope that there is more to come from the dark Sparrow novels as the other brothers who have not had their own books yet are intriguing characters that I’d love to hear more about.

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Next Door Knight (Man’s Best Friend Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Next Door Knight (Man's Best Friend #2)Next Door Knight by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Next Door Knight is the 2nd book in the Man’s Best Friend series by Nicole Flockton. Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone. I had not read the first book in the series before reading this one, in fact, I hadn’t read any of this author’s work so was unsure what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised.
Next Door Knight is a contemporary romance that will pull at your heartstrings. Caleb Bradshaw is an airman on medical leave after an accident that left him badly injured and his K9 partner Trigger dead. The last thing he needs is his neighbour’s dog continually finding her way through the fence into his garden.
Kerry Williams is having a tough time in life. She’s recently come out of a long term relationship with a very controlling partner, she’s now got a new job, she and her therapy dog Willow work at a veterans centre and she looking after her father who has broken both legs. Last thing she needs is the distraction of the hot new guy next door but Willow has other ideas.
This is a lovely story where a therapy dog brings 2 broken people together and makes them re-examine their lives. It has to be said that cute corgi, Willow, with her sassy wiggle is a scene stealer and is adored by everyone. This book is well written and has characters that are interesting and drag you into their story. The 2 main characters are both badly broken and their journey together is compelling. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to others.

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Bonded (A Twisted Hearts Love Story book 3) by Autumn Sand – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Bonded (A Twisted Hearts Love Story book 3)Bonded by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bonded is the 3rd book in the amazing Twisted Hearts Love Story series by Autumn Sand. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone but as this is such a fantastic series, I’d recommend reading them all. And if you are going to read them all then it would add more to the enjoyment if you read them in order as this may prevent any possible spoilers.
We were introduced to the 2 main characters in previous books, Magnum as one of Tony’s men and Brenda was the paediatric nurse who looked after Cyma’s daughter Leila in the 2nd book.
Magnum had a horrific childhood having been physically and mentally abused by his father. In this book his father is ill and this causes Magnum to have more flashbacks and dreams about the abuse he suffered.
Brenda also has demons from her past that she’s trying to escape but it looks like her past is about to come back to haunt her in a major way.
This book is a gripping, romantic thriller. The story grabbed you from the very first page and did not let go. You are taken through a roller coaster of emotions and there are many twists and turns that you just don’t expect.
I loved both of these characters and how they both worked hard to help each other overcome their horrific pasts. The author writes fantastic characters who have so much depth to them and you really get invested in their stories. I have loved the books in this series so far and I’m now looking forward to reading book 4, ‘Impact’.

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Operation Boyfriend by Molly Zenk – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Operation BoyfriendOperation Boyfriend by Molly Zenk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Operation Boyfriend is a young adult romance by Molly Zenk. I’m still confused as to my feelings about this book. On the one hand it’s really well written and there is great depth to the characters. On the other hand I wanted to give the leading female character a massive kick up the backside and I also despised her best friend with a passion.
Glynnis has a disastrous dating history. Her most recent boyfriend is about to have a commitment ceremony with another guy. Her mother is obsessed with her getting married and her best friend is adamant that she is going to find the ideal man for her.
Corin is the geeky nerd who has been watching Glynnis on the bus every day for 2 months before finally plucking up the courage to talk to her.
Corin and Glynnis get on great and are building a great friendship but best friend Kenley will do everything to sabotage their budding relationship.
This story is filled with so much angst and emotion. I loved Corin and thought he was just perfect for Glynnis. As someone who struggles with conflict, I probably should have had more empathy with Glynnis but I really, really wanted to give her a major kick up the backside and wanted her to tell Kenley to butt out of her life. And don’t start me on Kenley, I hated her so, so much. I really struggled to understand how Glyniss could be best friends with her.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book and adored Corin. The facebook conversations with Glynnis’ parents was hilarious too. This added to my enjoyment of the story.

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Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Hate to Love You (Baker's Bunch Book 1)Hate to Love You by Lily Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hate To Love You is the first book in the Baker’s Bunch series by Lily Ryan. It was the first time I had read any work from this author so I was unsure what to expect. What I got was a well written ‘forbidden love’ story that I really enjoyed.
Samantha (also Sam or Sammie) Stone has been in love with her brother Tyler’s best friend Cole Andrews for as long as she can remember.
Cole Andrews has been secretly fighting his attraction to his best friend Tyler’s little sister Sammie for a long time. Tyler has never hidden the fact that he would be ‘extremely upset’ if Cole ever went anywhere near Sammie.
When tragedy almost strikes and Tyler has a very narrow escape from the grim reaper, Cole and Sammie, in comforting each other, take their friendship to a whole new level.
In trying to keep things from Tyler, Cole ends up deeply hurting Sammie and what ensues is an excellent storyline between Sammie, Cole, Tyler and a few other secondary characters who are a great addition to the story. What I did have to remind myself on many occasions was just how young Sammie’s character was, as so many times I wanted to scream “grow up” at her.
I really enjoyed this first book in the Barker’s Bunch series and as there were some really great secondary characters, I look forward to seeing what the author has in store in future books in the series

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Taming the Troublemaker (The Hills of Texas Book 3) by Kadie Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Taming the Troublemaker (Hills of Texas, #3)Taming the Troublemaker by Kadie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taming The Troublemaker is the 3rd book in the Hills Of Texas series by Kadie Scott. This series centres around the Hill family and each sibling has their own book. Although the characters are recurring, each book can be read as a stand-alone. I had not read the first 2 books in this series before reading this one and didn’t feel that I was missing any important information. I would, however, now like to go back and see how the first 2 couples got together.
I adored the 2 main characters in this story. Beth is the local school teacher and feels plain and unattractive in comparison to her 2 stunning sisters. She is quite insecure and feels like guys don’t want to know her anymore once they get sight of her sisters.
Autry Hill is a playboy and charmer who is forever getting into mischief until her is given a challenge by his father. No woman for 6 months and he can have the family ranch house. Autry expected this to be easy as he was starting to tire of his reputation. Little did he know that Beth Cooper was going to blow his world.
Beth and Autry’s story was a very enjoyable read. You really got to see a side of Autry that you didn’t expect, especially given his reputation around town. Beth also has a few tricks up her sleeve that you wouldn’t expect from her either. Special mention has to be made for the scene stealer Dylan. Dylan is a young boy in Beth’s class who plays a major role in this book and you can’t help but want to mother this broken little boy.
With there being more Hill siblings who haven’t had their own book yet, I’m hoping that this series is going to continue and I look forward to see what this mad family gets up to next.

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Spar by Randi Perrin – Review by Karyn Taylor

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SparSpar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spar by Randi Perrin is a fantastic contemporary romance set in the TaeKwonDo martial arts world. It was the first time that I had read any of this author’s work and wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a well written story with really great characters that I loved reading about.
Chloe Darue is a 2nd dan black belt, a computer programmer and is also bisexual (a fact that she hides from her ultra-religious family). She’s a very tough, independent woman who is not afraid to let others know exactly what she thinks. She’s damn feisty and I loved this about her.
Australian Locke Headley is the new guy in town, 4th dan black belt, also a computer programmer, very heterosexual but a supporter of LGBT rights as he has a gay brother who he adores.
Locke and Chloe meet when he is one of the judges at a competition she is competing in and he is instantly smitten. However he finds that Chloe is one hard nut to crack.
This book also has an element of BDSM throughout the story, something I was not aware of before I read it. This would not have put me off as it is a genre that I enjoy reading, in fact it added to my enjoyment of this book.
I love that this book set out to challenge that a person’s sexuality, beliefs etc do not define them. It totally advocates the idea that we should be happy and free to lead the lives we want to live without worrying about what others think about our choices.

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Mayhem (Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 2) by Autumn Sand – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Mayhem (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #2)Mayhem by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mayhem is the 2nd book in the Twisted Hearts Love Story series by Autumn Sand. Although there are recurring characters, each book can be read as a standalone. I had not read the first book Bedlam before reading Mayhem and did not feel that I was missing any key parts to the story. Although, now that I have read Mayhem and really enjoyed it, I’d like to go back and discover Tony and Anaya’s story.
Dante (or Tick as he’s also known) is Tony’s right hand man. He still hasn’t got over the death of his beloved pregnant, fiancée Kayla, in a car crash on their wedding day 10 years previously and subsequently the death of prematurely born Dante jnr.
Cyma is a struggling single mum, who is juggling 2 jobs, one as a stripper, to help pay of the debts she has with loan shark Wheeler. Debts she has risen up in order to pay for the healthcare of daughter Leila who is battling Leukaemia.
A chance meeting brings Danta and Cyma together and Dante is totally smitten. He will do anything, and I mean anything to make life better for Cyma.
This book is dark and gritty and will drag you into it’s grip from the very beginning. It has so much emotion and so many twists and turns that will keep you glued to this book and you will not want to put it down. I loved it so much. I already have the 3rd book in the series ‘Bonded’ on my kindle waiting for me and I can’t wait to see what the author has in mind for Magnum and Brenda.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rewind is a wonderfully written M/M contemporary romance by Rowan Shaw. M/M is a relatively new genre for me and this is by far the best book in this genre that I have read so far.
Enzo and Florian were sweethearts as young boys until tragedy struck and they were forced apart both believing that the other didn’t want to see them anymore.
Years later they both meet by chance in a club and the sexual attraction is still there but both have recently come out of long term relationships that they haven’t got over and starting a new relationship is the last thing on both their minds. BUT what they had before was special and should they risk their fragile heart and make a go of their obvious attraction and feeling for one another?
I adored both Enzo and Florian, they both have their flaws but deep down both are very sweet, amazing guys. One thing I really loved about this book is that Enzo is profoundly deaf. As a person with a hearing impairment, I loved that the author chose to have a profoundly deaf character in a main role. A bold move that not many authors would be willing to take.
After finishing this book I discovered that this was the author’s debut novel. All I can say is that if this is a debut novel then I can’t wait to see what comes next.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett is the 2nd book in the fantastic Dark Water Security series. I adored book 1 in the series ‘Luke’ and was looking forward to getting to know the other members of the Dark Water Security team. This book did not disappoint.
Garrett is an ex-marine and is a new member of the Dark Water Security team. As an ex-marine, I expected Garrett to be a hard and unyielding character, whereas he turned out to be a sweet, loving guy who I couldn’t help but totally adore. Yes, he was mentally tough and would do anything to protect Hope and their boss Mr Mayer but there was a sweet, vulnerable side to him which made him very appealing.
I also adored Hope. Coming through such a traumatic event in her past had made her build up walls which seemed unbreakable but would Garrett be the man that got those walls to crumble? Over 2 years previously Hope and Garrett had met at a wedding and had an amazing night together but when he woke in the morning Hope was gone. Garrett has spent the last 2.5 years wondering what happened that night and now he will do everything to find out.
In this book Garrett is working as security detail to Mr Meyer and Hope is Mr Meyer’s live in housekeeper. Will those who are out to hurt Mr Meyer end up putting Hope in danger? Not if Garrett has anything to say about it!

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2) by A.S. Roberts – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2)Rafferty by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rafferty is the 2nd book in the fantastic Default Distraction series by A.S. Roberts. This book runs along the same timeline as Brody, the first book in the series. We are introduced to Rafferty and Lauren is the first book and by the snippets we got of their story, I knew that their book was going to be awesome. I was so right. I loved this book, so much.
Raff and Lauren were childhood sweethearts but Lauren was left devastated when Rafferty walked out on her. 17 years later they meet again. Although 17 years have passed, both are still in love with each other and Raff plans to do everything possible to get the woman of his dreams back.
Although still in love with Raff, Lauren can’t face her heart being broken again so does everything possible to keep Raff at bay but the man just isn’t taking no for an answer.
This is a beautiful second chance romance that will have you gripped from the very first page (or if you are like me, from the previous book in the series!) The characters are very well written and as the story is written from both points of view, you get a deep look at what’s inside both of their heads. You can see the emotions and anguish that both are going through.
Technically this book can be read as a standalone, but as the previous book in the series ‘Brody’ is also fantastic, I’d recommend that you read them both. And like me, I’m sure you will be excited to see what the author has in store for the other 2 DD boys.

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Run to the Sea (Reigning Hearts Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Run to the Sea (Reigning Hearts, #1)Run to the Sea by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Run To The Sea is the first book in K.G. Fletcher’s Reigning Hearts series. Having discovered K.G. Fletcher last year with the fantastic Southern Promises series, she has rapidly risen up my favourite author’s list so I was so excited that she was releasing a new novel. This book did not disappoint in the slightest. I LOVED it.
Run To The Sea is a beautiful second chance romance that will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. The 2 main characters Emeline (Emmy) and Thomas (Cappy) are wonderful, I totally fell in love with both of them.
Cappy and Emmy were inseparable, best friends growing up, who then lost touch when Cappy moved away for college. The death of his beloved Grandfather has Cappy returning home to sort out his estate. Coming back home and seeing Emmy again makes Cappy evaluate his life and realise how much he hates his job and his life now. He’s so much happier and relaxed now and being with Emmy feels like where he belongs.
Cappy and Emmy’s story is beautiful and full of emotion. It also has a few twists and turns that you just don’t see coming. If 2 people are ever meant to be together then it’s Emmy and Cappy. This is definitely one of those books that I will read again. Well worth it’s 5 star rating!

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) by Kelly Mooney – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster #2)Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Me And Cinderella is the 2nd book in the Dirty Rooster series by Kelly Mooney. Although characters from the first book Dirty Rooster return, these books can be read as a stand-alone. I had thoroughly enjoyed the first book and was looking forward to reading this one. It didn’t disappoint.
This is a lovely contemporary romance that draws you in from the very beginning and you won’t want to put it down. The characters in this book are so well written, you can’t help but feel every emotion they are going through.
Eli Young has returned to a home that he vowed never to return to. His dad is getting out of prison and Eli goes home to make sure that his younger siblings are ok, particularly 17 year old Brandon who is only weeks away from getting away too to start life at college.
What Eli didn’t expect to return to is that his little sister’s roommate is none other than the beautiful Remington (Remy), the one girl that Eli has never really got over. What’s worse is that the story starts on Remy’s wedding day.
This story will drag you through ever emotion possible. I’m sincerely hoping that there is more to come from the Dirty Rooster series as the first 2 books have been fantastic. Both definitely worth 5 stars from me.

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Surviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Surviving ValenciaSurviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Surviving Valencia is book by Holly Tierney-Bedord that will really make you evaluate your life. I really found this book very different from anything else I’ve ever read. For a start, you never find out what the main character’s name is! How weird is that?
This book is the story of a woman on a voyage of self-discovery. In her younger years she lived totally in the shadow of her siblings, twins Van and Valencia. Her parents doted on the twins and acted as if the main character didn’t exist. When her siblings died in a car accident her parents became even more weird than they had been before. Her parent definitely acted as if they had some sort of personality disorder.
Always they strange left out kid growing up, our main character is now married to artist Adrian and is trying to find her way in life. Her endeavour to find out more about the twin death leads her and Adrian’s lives in danger.
Jumping back and forward from the present day to the past, I did at times find this book a little difficult to follow. The author does a great job of developing the character and we really get into the head of the main character.
This book is really interesting and thought provoking and I enjoyed it very much.

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing is the 3rd instalment in the Green Room Chronicles Series by JD Frettier. The Green Room Chronicles are a series of funny, spicy novellas set in the afterlife. This novella is approx. 81 pages and I devoured it in one sitting.
In Flirty Dancing we are introduced to Kitty Eatin (sorry, just her name alone has me giggling). Kitty is a pole dancing mother of 2 who is married to the love of her life. So it’s a major shock when the grim reaper comes to claim her and she finds herself as the newest resident in The Green Room.
Beloved characters Dee, Bonnie and Linda from the previous books are there to welcome her and introduce her to the wonderful world of the Green Room. With the help of a ghostologist Kitty is able to reconnect with her beloved husband and children who are struggling with life without her.
As funny as these novellas are, all start with the main character dying. These novellas really do pull on the heartstrings as the newly deceased person, Kitty in this case, struggle to comprehend that they are dead and ‘life’ will never be the same again.
I thoroughly enjoyed Flirty Dancing, as I had enjoyed the previous 2 novellas in this series and I really hope that J.D. Frettier has more to give us from The Green Room.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heartbreaking!!
Heartbreaking is the one word I’d use to describe Abandoned By Love by Aleya Michelle. If you decide to read this book, and I definitely recommend that you do, then please make sure that you have a supply of tissues handy as you will sure as hell need them.
Jaxon and Emily are school sweethearts who are madly in love and have a bright future ahead of them. Jaxon is the star of the baseball team and Emily is a gymnast. Their lives are pretty perfect but then fate has a different plan for them. A car crash changes their lives forever. Emily can’t face her future anymore and moves away leaving Jaxon heartbroken.
This story is so powerful and full of emotion. Told from both points of view, we are given flash backs to the perfect lives they had before the accident, and also are given an emotional look at how both are dealing with the post-accident trauma and struggling to cope with life without each other.
This is the first part of a duet and I cannot wait for part two to come out as I’m desperate to know what the future hold for both Emily and Jaxon. They are both amazing characters who have had so much adversity in their lives and they really deserve a HEA, hopefully with each other.

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers #5) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 5)Turning the Tide by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turning The Tide is the 5th book in the awesome Eastern Shore Swingers series by Phoebe Alexander. I have loved this series so far but have to say that Turning The Tide has been. By far, my favourite book in this series.
Having been ‘the woman scorned’ I wouldn’t have thought that I’d have sympathy for a man cheating on his wife and wanting to give him a massive high for doing so but this book brought out so many emotions from me.
Highly respected ENT doctor, Luke Cannon has not had sex with his wife for 10 years. Not only no sex, but no touching, kissing or cuddling. Nothing. Nada. To top it off his wife Barbara is a complete grade A bitch treating him like a doormat. Her excuse – sex is to painful and she is disabled. So it’s no wonder when Luke’s patient, Cap Sheldon invites him to the swingers club he owns, Luke decides, after much persuasion to go along and see what it’s all about. His life is about to change in a major way when he meets the lovely Connie on his first visit to the club.
To his horror, Luke then discovers that Connie is the new nurse his partner Jim has hired. There is a no fraternization policy at their business. That however is the least of Luke’s worries. Barbara is behaving strangely and Luke discovers major discrepancies in his finances.
What follows on is a fantastic story filled with so much mystery and suspense. In a true Eastern Shore Swingers book, it’s also filled with some very HOT sex scenes. This book is a definite page turner. I was glued to it and just couldn’t put it down. I have to say that I adored the character of Luke and Connie and even though Luke is a married man, I was rooting for him to cheat on his absolute bitch of a wife. She doesn’t deserve and amazing man like Luke.
This series has brought me much enjoyment in the last year and I’m so glad to read in the notes at the end of the book that the author plans to add more books to this series. They will definitely be getting added to my TBR list and I’d recommend this series to others. It’s a must read.

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Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Pandora's Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pandora’s Price is the 3rd book in the fantastic Hart and Cole series by Sacha T Y Fortune. I have to say that this book has been, by far, my favourite of the 3 books so far.
Starting from where the 2nd book Pandora’s Poison left off, this book had me totally gripped the whole way through. I really could not put this book down. There is so much angst and emotion that you cannot help but end up with matchsticks keeping your eyes open as you stayed up too late reading the night before as you just had to keep reading to see what happened next.
This book gave me conflicting emotions. I still loved Darren and Kris and still hated Nicole with a passion. But whereas I hated both Luisa and Gianna in Pandora’s Poison, I found a lot more empathy for both of them in this book. I really felt sorry for Gianni on many occasions but there were also many times I really liked and admired him.
This book has so many twists and turns. Just as you think you know where the story is going…boom! – you are taken in a new direction.
In the words of the author herself ***Real emotion. Real life. Real love. This is NOT a glossy love story. But if you’re looking for a romance read that will rattle you… characters that will change you… and love that will last in your mind long after you’re finished… THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU.***

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His First Lady by Avery Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor

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His First LadyHis First Lady by Avery Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

His First Lady by Avery Scott is a fantastic ‘fake romance’ novel. I am a fan of fake romance novels so was really looking forward to reading this one and it certainly did not disappoint. I had never read any work by Avery Scott before and if this book is anything to go by then I’m sure I will read more of her work.
Michael Reese is a candidate for the job of President of the USA. His campaign manager Tom decides that to improve his chances of winning, then he needs a ‘First Lady’, well not a real one, a fake one. Michael chooses his speechwriter Kendall to become his ‘love interest’. It certainly helps that as well as being intelligent and great at her job, Kendall is also beautiful.
Once they are thrown together, Kendall and Michael both realise that they have so much in common and actually really enjoy being in each other’s company.
The plan is for Kendall to jilt Michael at the altar but as the wedding gets closer and closer both realise that they would really like for the wedding to be real and not fake. But do they admit this to each other? Of course not! That wouldn’t make for good reading. This book has so much angst as Kendall and Michael fight their growing feelings for each other which makes this book a page turner.
This book is very well written and has fantastic characters. I loved both Michael and Kendall, whereas I really wanted to punch Tom, the campaign manager is the face so many times. I’m of the opinion that if an author can get you to hate a character then they have done a great job with that character.
I’d definitely recommend this book.

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Captivated By The Millionaire by Nina Singh – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Captivated By The Millionaire (Mills & Boon True Love)Captivated By The Millionaire by Nina Singh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Captivated By The Millionaire by Nina Singh is a book in the Mills and Boon True Love series. It is the first time I have read a book by this author and also the first time I have ever read anything Mills and Boon. It is certainly not what I expected from a Mills and Boon novel.
This book has a fantastic storyline and I was drawn into the story from the very first page. The characters are very well written and the author gives them great depth and you can’t help but get behind them and hope they get their HEA.
The book has many of the factors which make for a great romance novel – angst, sizzling chemistry, broken characters and very much an opposites attract story.
Jess is an artist who teaches at the children’s centre in Martha’s Vineyard. She’s been hurt badly in the past and a romance is definitely not on the cards for her. While painting a mural on a child’s bedroom she has her first meeting with brooding, gorgeous millionaire Jordan Paydan. Let’s just say their first meeting doesn’t go very well, or their second for that matter.
Jordan has uprooted his to take care of his 6 year old sister Sonya who has been left in his care after the death of his father. Jordan’s priority is Sonya and he definitely does not have time in his life for a woman. So why can’t he stop thinking about the beautiful artist Jess?
Neither of them are looking for love but they are drawn closer and closer together due to Sonya (who I must add, is the most adorable little girl). Will they give into the sizzling chemistry between them and admit their growing feelings for each other? I would thoroughly recommend you read this book to find out.

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Vantage Point (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Vantage Point (Gray Ghost #4)Vantage Point by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vantage Point is the 4th book in the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. There is also a prequel to this series ‘Moments That Define Us’ that is most definitely worth reading if you are going to read this series, as it really does provide an insight into the lives of the Gray Ghost team as teenagers and why they have the close bond that they do. Each of the books in this series can be read as a stand-alone but as this is such a great series, I would recommend reading the whole series and also reading it in order as you do get an insight into characters from the other books.
In Vantage Point we get the story of Hawk Ares. Hawk is the quietest member of the team. As a sniper he is usually found on roofs scoping out situations. When he overhears alarming arguments between his sexy new neighbour, (who he has nicknamed Red due to the colour of her hair) and a man he knows she’s in danger and needs the help of the Gray Ghost team.
Hot headed red head, Stella Klein discovers that her life is in danger when her brother gets in over his head with gambling debts. Having turned down hot neighbour Hawk’s offer of help several times, she gives in and asks for help.
Little did Hawk and the rest of the Gray Ghost team realise that those who are after Stella are a blast from their past who are out for revenge.
Like the previous books in this series this is a romantic thriller. This book had me gripped from the very beginning right to the end. Amy McKinley has an amazing way of dragging you into the story and becoming really invested in the characters. This book, like the rest of the series is a must read in my opinion. As the Gray Ghost group is more than just the 4 members we have had books from so far, I’m hoping that there is still much more to come from this fantastic series.

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Linda Gets Her Groove Thing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 2) – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Linda Gets her Groove Thing (The Green Room Chronicles #2)Linda Gets her Groove Thing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linda Gets Her Groove Thing is the 2nd novella in the Green Room Chronicles Series by J.D. Frettier. This series of books is set in the afterlife (the green room) and will have you laughing from the very first page right to the end. I devoured the first book in this series, Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine in about an hour and this book was no different.
When Linda White opens her delivery and finds a butt plug instead of the super doper G Spot Stimulator she ordered, her phone call with the customer services department results in her demise and her appearance at The Green Room.
Once settled in at the Green Room, Linda is out for revenge on her also deceased husband and his mistress (still alive). The scenes in which she gets her revenge are hilarious and are so well thought out by the author. Like the first book this book is rather spicy and both acts of revenge are centred around bedroom activities making them even more hilarious.
Although a short read, there’s a lot packed into this novella and you won’t be disappointed with it. I already have the 3rd instalment of The Green Room Chronicles waiting on my kindle and I can’t wait to see what delights J.D. Frettier has in line next.

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Brody (Default Distraction Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Brody (Default Distraction #1)Brody by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brody is the first book in the Default Distraction series by A.S. Roberts. If this first book is anything to go by, then this series is going to be right up there with my favourites. This is the first time I have read anything by this author and I’m so glad I took the chance with this book.
Heroine of the book is Amy Harper. Abandoned by her mother at the age of 10, Amy has been brought up by her Nan Vera. Now 33 and running her Nan’s failing shop, Amy just doesn’t let guys in. She has a huge wall built around her heart as she thinks everyone will eventually leave her.
Brody Daniels is the singer of top rock band Default Distraction. Like Amy, his mother walked out when he was a child. The HOT rock star, with a body like sin has women falling at his feet and he most certainly does not do the relationship thing. Woman are for one thing only. So why does everything he’s ever stood for totally change just by one glance of Amy?
Circumstances bring Amy and Brody together many times and the chemistry is sparking. Amy has no idea who he is (she thinks his name is Daniel) and Brody is ecstatic that Amy likes him as him, and not as Brody Daniels, singer of DD). Amy with her issues, keeps trying to run but Brody just won’t take no for an answer. As Amy finally gives into her feelings she finds out that Brody is not the guy she thought he was. Will Amy be able to forgive Brody for not being honest with her?
I absolutely adored this book. Brody and Amy are both so flawed but so prefect for each other. This story was beautiful and entertaining, backed up with fantastic support characters, who I’m sure will be the subject of the remaining books in this series. Books that I can’t wait to read.

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