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Castor’s Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars Book 2) by Tai James – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Castor's Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars # 2)Castor’s Kiss by Tai James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mia is a slave, kidnapped, tortured, and left for dead only to be found and sold into what is basically gladiator fights. She is a strong woman, who continues to fight while waiting for a chance to escape. Castor’s best friend, Phoenix, found his fated mate in book 1 of this series, and Mia is her best friend. Castor is searching for Mia, and finds her where she is fighting.

I loved Mia’s character. She is strong determined, and didn’t give up. I like that she didn’t immediately trust Castor – she has been through a lot and for her to automatically trust someone would be out of character. Castor fought his attraction, but when he decided he was in, that was it, not turning back. The two went though crazy times to escape and get back to their friends, and it was an interesting and exciting story.

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I went into this book thinking I knew what would happen, and boy was I wrong. This is not your typical romance. It is a book about hardship, determination, and learning how to love yourself. Grace is a character that you quickly connect with and immediately want to see her life improve. She is someone who doesn’t let adversity hold her back and she is determined to do whatever it takes to provide for her sick mother and younger sister.

I am not a UFC fan and know very little about the sport, but you don’t have to know anything to appreciate this story. Grace struggles with choosing to fight for more than just survival, and the reasons behind her feelings are absolutely heartbreaking. The way her story unfolds is well crafted. You are never just told what happened – you see the pieces of it through flashbacks, conversations with other characters, and her internal dialogue, and start to get a picture, and then when you finally see the whole picture, I cried for 14 year old Grace.

The supporting cast of characters are wonderful. Carl and Mason are in the background, but their support is what has gotten Grace through. Alasdiar took me by surprise. You think you know who he is and what role he will play in the story, and he became one of my favourite people. Johnny has his own trauma that he is dealing with, and while we don’t know much about his story, what we do know made my heart hurt for him. When he took down Zach for being disrespectful I wanted to cheer! There are multiple people who could be love interests, and all of them have reasons they could be good, or not good, but my reverse-harem-loving self wants her to have all of them LOL! I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Witch Switch (Bewitch Me Book 2) (in Midnight Magic Anthology) by Louisa Bacio – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Midnight MagicMidnight Magic by Gina Kincade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Witch Switch is just one of the many stories in this anthology. It is the second book in the series, but you don’t need to read the first to enjoy this one. This is a complete story, so you aren’t left hanging. It is about Cheyenne and Rafe, two people who were not supposed to fall in love. Rafe started out trying to do the right thing and following through on the marriage arranged by his family, but instead he chooses love. His former bride-to-be is not happy with this and does what she can to force the original marriage. Because it is short, the story moves quickly and things resolve quickly. I enjoyed this story, though I do feel a bit more setup or background info on the story or characters would make this story even better.

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gage, Juliet, and Ten meet when Gage helps Ten with an underground fight. Unfortunately, Ten’s opponent turns out to be someone you don’t want to cross, and all 3 are at risk. In the midst of this, the three are exploring attraction to each other.

There are a lot of hot scenes in this book! The three have some serious chemistry, each with the other, as well as the three together. I really liked how Gage and Juliet met. Their relationship builds quickly, but it doesn’t feel rushed. The story surrounding the romance – the fighting, Mirkle, Bart, etc. is interesting and adds lots of action too. A good, sexy read.

This is the third book in the series, but you don’t have to read the other books to enjoy this one. The characters from the first books make appearances, so if you have read them it is nice to see them again.

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Unabridged (Lovestruck Series Book 2) by Melinda De Ross – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Unabridged (Smart & Sassy in the City, #2)Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book made me think of a soap opera – it is entertaining, a touch ridiculous, and fairly dramatic. There is a rich ex-boyfriend who was abandoned and who shows up as the FMC’s new boss, a crazy ex-wife, and a crazy mother, as well as a protective best friend, a cat named Rat, and an absolutely hilarious pen pal. Angelina and Blade’s story is a light, easy, brain-candy read. There are things you can nit-pick if you wanted to (such as Angelina’s reason for leaving Blade without a word being pretty thin), but if you take it as a fun, light-hearted, easy to read story, you will enjoy it.

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An Alien Storm (Soldiers of Saedo Book 4) by Calla Zae – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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An Alien Storm (Soldiers of Saedo, #4)An Alien Storm by Calla Zae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Soldiers of Saedo series, but it can be read as a standalone. There are references to the first books, but you do not have to read them to understand what is going on.

An Alien Storm is a quick, action-packed alien romance with some soft gooey parts. Vanessa is a creative chef who has a traumatic past and is learning to trust her gut again. Arkon is a logical, analytical person who is learning to think outside the box. It would seem they are opposites, but I love how Arkon put it – they are polarities, which isn’t a bad thing.

Overall this story is imaginative, interesting, and well-written. The 2 main characters connect instantly, and they have a whirlwind romance.

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Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I mostly enjoyed this book. It is a fast burn, insta-lust and connection story. Rhyann is a Kansas girl who moves to New York to pursue her dream of being a dancer on scholarship. Mason is a rich club owner and one of the “Titans” of New York. They meet when Rhyann visits his club. They instantly connect but don’t exchange names when they hook up. The twist occurs when Rhyann unknowingly applies for a job at Mason’s club. Mason has a strict ‘no sleeping with the employees’ rule but Rhyann needs the money, so they put a stop to any relationship… or try to anyway.

This is a sexy, read and the characters have serious chemistry. I didn’t understand why Rhyann’s roommate decides to work at the club but that doesn’t detract from the story. The one thing that I had a hard time with was the on-page assault without a trigger warning. The character is not raped, but it was still traumatic and could be an issue for some people to read. I can understand why the author made the choice she did for the story but thought people would want to know about it before reading this book.

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is perfect for when you want a unique, quirky, quick story. I kinda wish it was longer because I would love to have gotten to know the characters more and to see the romance develop, but that is always how I feel with shorter stories. Lockwood just wants to get home to go to bed and weird things start happening. He is introduced to a whole new world that he didn’t know existed. I am curious to know more about Brix, and Clyde is amazing! This story is M/M, just so people are aware.

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Book 2 in the Anchoress series picks up one year after the close of book 1. Van has spent the past year training for her role as protector of the Lodians, almost to the exclusion of anything else. It is understandable that she focuses so hard on this – it is something she has control over in her life, and there is not a lot of that… she isn’t allowed to date the person she loves, she has to deal with her nemesis Pernilla, and she hasn’t been allowed off-island to search for Daisy. Add to that the grief she is dealing with over the loss of her father, her stepmother has a new boyfriend, and the spirit guide she has is not as helpful as she would like. Van, unsurprisingly, is quite stubborn in this book, and it sometimes takes a lot for her to learn the lesson necessary for her to learn, such as why shutting off your emotions entirely is not a great idea. I was happy to see some growth from Paley in this book, Ferox is interesting, and I did not learn as much about Uxa as I had hoped. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in book 3!

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The author has created an interesting world. I enjoyed the story and most of the supporting characters were great. The mystery of Van’s father kept me intrigued and for once I did not figure out what really happened – the author did a good job of keeping me guessing about him and his true motives. The thing I struggled with was Van and Paley’s immaturity. Yes, they are 15, but they were both so shallow. They were raised that way, which let me give them some leeway, but it was a struggle at times to continue. I was happy to see the start of some growth from Van, and I hope that continues as the series does.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another Alignment is here, and it is Van’s senior year Jaychund Games… which don’t go well. Van learned last year that she must accept her emotions, she cannot have a heart of stone. She seems to have swung a little too far in the opposite direction and is feeling ALL the things, about many different subjects. Van continues to struggle with the fact she cannot date Brux, even though she has developed feelings for Ferox. As always, there is a lot of danger, drama, and angst as Van and her team try to complete the next mission they are sent. There is also a character that I was surprised to see!

Each book in this series gets better and I am sad I now have to wait for the next book to be released.

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The Clockwork Solution (The Clockwork Chronicles Book 2) by Michelle D. Sonnier – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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The Clockwork Solution (The Clockwork Chronicles Book 2)The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book picks up where book 1 left off. Arabella really grows this book, and it is interesting to see her relationships with her family change and grow as well. I like how insistent Arabella is on standing up for her convictions. I also absolutely love how the blight problem in Ireland is solved, and the hook at the end about where Arabella is going next definitely has me intrigued!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Katrina is a succubus who doesn’t believe in love. Gabe is an incubus who disagrees. They clash when Gabe’s emotional intimacy counselling seminars impact Katrina’s hookup app business. There are plans made and secrets that must be kept. Katrina and Gabe have instant chemistry and it is fun to watch them dance around each other and try not to let the other person ‘win’. Their banter is amusing and the some of the situations had me laughing. This is a good book for when you need something light and witty.

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King of Pain (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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King of Pain (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5)King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. Lael Saphora is Hinarr, a race of people who can shapeshift into snow cats. Trevyn Dar is Thane, the race of people who subjugate the Hinarr, and who count hunting the Hinarr in their cat shapes to be the ultimate sport. Star-crossed is definitely a descriptor to use for them.

This story is more than a sci-fi romance, there is suspense, danger, and conspiracy everywhere. There are multiple factions Lael and Trevyn have to beware of, and they are forced to rely on each other to survive. There are interesting creatures, the settings are described vividly, and if you read the previous books, there are appearances by a few characters you might recognize. Definitely give this a read!

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds Book 1) by Bree Moore – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds, #1)Thief of Magic by Bree Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. The world, magic system, and characters are unique and interesting. I both liked and didn’t like Lee. She is prickly and standoffish, which is understandable considering her life. I wish we knew more about how the crew came together and the relationship between crew members prior to the events in this book, and I really want to know what happens to Finn, Lee, and the people we met along the way.

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Diabolical Sword (The Charm Collector Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Diabolical SwordDiabolical Sword by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is the first book in a new series, and while there is some unfinished business, the main conflict of this book was solved. The world, magic, and how the two have been separated form the ‘mundane’ world is interesting and new, even with some recognizable names of supernatural people. Harlow is a likable character who makes mistakes and isn’t perfect, and the other characters we meet along the way are unique and intriguing. I loved how much character the sword has, and I cannot wait to find out what happens in the next book.

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Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Still Taking ChancesStill Taking Chances by Roz Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Still Taking Chances is an erotic story about two damaged people. Mary Beth has been burned in the past and decided to hang up her whip. Elgin is a soldier-turned-DEA Agent with a boatload of trauma to deal with. When they meet, sparks fly!

BDSM stories featuring a Domme are sadly few and far between, so I was excited to hear about this book. I liked the story, there is so much heat between the characters, and I loved seeing them both grow. The only thing I wasn’t a huge fan of is that there was not a lot of discussion between them about limits. Yes, I know scenarios were set up in a way that allowed him to speak up, but I feel like a conversation was warranted. Regardless, it is a good read, and I love that Mary Beth is not the stereotypical Domme in looks or demeanor (outside the scenes that is!)

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LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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

Luke is the 4th book of the series, and while you can read it as a standalone (I did) but I think it would be better to read the other books first and get a better understanding of the other guys and the backstory.

Luke is heartbreaking, sweet, and his chemistry with Nikki is off the charts. I love Nikki’s attitude, how she knows who she is and owns it. They both have baggage and are doing their best to get past it. Brie is absolutely adorable and I loved the relationships she had with her uncles. The immediate connection she has with Nikki is awesome too. This is a good rock star romance. I think my favorite part is when Luke asks who Nikki’s favorite DD member is!

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The Groomsman (Unexpected Series – Book 2) by Marina Hanna – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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The GroomsmanThe Groomsman by Marina Hanna
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Groomsman is the second book in the series, but it is a standalone romance. Mark and Lauren have met in passing previously, but don’t spend any real amount of time together until their friends’ wedding where they are both in the wedding party. The chemistry between the two is instant. At first neither are looking for more than a hookup, but that changes.

Mark does not have a lot of time for a relationship, and makes this clear. He did annoy me a bit with being wishy washy and giving mixed signals, but I think he was confused himself. Lauren has been burned in the past, but Mark starts to get through her walls, even with the wishy-washiness and things in his life he won’t talk about.

This book is well-written and the characters have chemistry. The reason I gave it only 3 stars is I had trouble connecting with the characters and therefore had trouble connecting with the story. It is totally a me problem, so give this book a chance anyway!

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Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Forever (Diamond Doms #9)Forever by Ivy Nelson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was excited to find out how this series ended and see the resolution to the overarching storyline. I was also excited for Gemma and Russell’s book. They have instant chemistry, and I loved watching their relationship play out. Russel is a sadist and Gemma is a masochist, so it was not quite what I generally enjoy, but I knew going in, and it didn’t detract from the story for me. And even though it was not my favourite book in the series, I am glad I read it.

The story was okay, but I felt like some parts were skimmed or skipped over, and I was disappointed that one scene in particular was not played out, we saw the set up and found out the aftermath of it, but no real details on *how* it happened were shared.

**spoilers** I wasn’t a fan of how one-sided the reconciliation was. Gemma took all the blame for what happened and Russell took very little, even though I feel it was not her fault, other than lack of communication.

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven, #5)Cursed Luck by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think this is my favorite book in the series. I love Mia’s attitude and Edward’s awkwardness and seeing them work through those things was fun. Seeing glimpses of the other couples was nice, and I hope Peter gets a HEA!

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! Maddie and Adam had incredible chemistry. I want to go read the first book in the series as well as look up Zoe’s story.

Maddie has a heart of gold and a spine of steel. She is dealing with a lot and has protected herself, but does it without putting anyone else down to do it. Adam is dealing with incredible trauma and has pushed away everyone close to him. My heart hurt so much for him, and watching him heal was awesome. I loved how Sheldon helped break through Adam’s wall – that dog was as much a main character as the other 2 :D.

Maddie’s parents made me so angry, and even knowing the reasoning, I was not as forgiving as Maddie.

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Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Caine (Men of Syn, #2)Caine by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars

Caine is the second book in the Men of Syn series. Caine is a sexy, tattooed and pierced man on the run from a murder charge. Emery is a spoiled society princess who has not had to work a day in her life… until it all comes crashing down on her. Lucky for her, Caine is there to help her out.

I liked this book. There was less BDSM than I expected, considering it is partly set at Syn, but that didn’t detract from it. A few things in the sequence of events seemed a bit odd, but overall it was a good story.

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven Series Book 4) by AJ Renee – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven, #4)Cursed Touch by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carter is one of the 7 Broderick siblings. Vanessa is a talented jewelry maker with her own shop. They meet when Vanessa helps a neighbour get to the hospital where Carter just happens to be consulting and runs into her. Sparks fly when they meet (literally!). I love both characters and think they are really good together.

I enjoyed this book. I liked that despite the fact that they were fated mated, neither Vanessa nor Carter took that for granted. Vanessa didn’t let Carter get away with anything, and Carter tried to get to know Vanessa for who she was and tried to build a real relationship instead of assuming fated meant easy.

I have not read the other books in this series, and I think I will go back and read them as the other characters and their stories intrigued me. I also feel like I would understand a bit more if I had read the other books first… I did feel like I was missing some background information. Despite that, you can still enjoy this book as a standalone.

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Hawke (Men of Syn Duet) by Anise Storm – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Hawke (Men of Syn, #1)Hawke by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hawke is the first in a BDSM romance series, Men of Syn. Nathanial “Hawke” Hawkins is the owner of Syn, a BDSM club opening in Denver. He hires Charlotte Maxwell’s company to plan the grand opening party. Neither of them realize at first that they actually know each other through a BDSM club in another city the previous year.

I did not like Hawke at first. He is abrupt, rude, and dismissive of pretty much everyone around him. He did grow on me, and learning about why he acts the way he does helped, as did the development of his character. I liked Charlotte immediately, and even though she is submissive in the bedroom, she is anything but outside of that. I liked her independence and fire. The chemistry between Hawke and Charlotte is real! They are like 2 objects being pulled together by gravity.

Overall, I liked the story, but there were a couple things I had a hard time with. I felt their emotions developed fairly quickly, especially with all the conflict. The part in the hotel room also made me a bit uncomfortable. Despite that, I still liked the story and am glad I read it.
[The knife part in the hotel room made me uncomfortable and the speed at which feelings developed when there was so much conflict bothered me a bit. (hide spoiler)]

Despite that, I still liked the story and am glad I read it.

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe Book 1) by Angelique Jurd – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe #1)Pet Me by Angelique Jurd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure if I would like this book because pony play isn’t something I know much about or are super interested in, but I was intrigued by the blurb. I am so glad I chose to read this!

Bailey is painfully shy, awkward, and inexperienced. Sam is pretty much the opposite of this. Sam purchased the local adult video and toy store and is in the process of updating it and trying to make it successful. Bailey comes in regularly to look at the one thing he wants to buy, but is saving up for, and Sam is intrigued.

I absolutely adore Bailey. He was so shy and awkward, and my heart hurt for him. I wanted to take him home, feed him a decent meal, and just cuddle him like a puppy. Sam may be his opposite, but that is exactly what Bailey needs and I loved watching their relationship grow. I was sad we didn’t get to see more of their relationship before the end of the book and I hope the author continues the series so we can see glimpses of them, and find out what happens between the other characters!

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy is a paranormal YA book that reminds me a bit of Harry Potter, but instead of a sorting hat, people apply to their magical academies of choice through a family book, but the magic places you where you should be.

The characters and story are interesting, and the book is well written. I did want to get to know some of the characters a bit more. The book was a good first book in the series, and sets up the world for future books, but it did seem to gloss over some areas that I would have liked to see more in depth – more interactions between the characters, more info on what they are learning in classes, that kind of thing. Despite wanting this, I still very much enjoyed the book and will be reading the rest of the series.

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Shield & Shade (Ascended Guardians Book 1) by Misty Hayes – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Shield & ShadeShield & Shade by Misty Hayes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting, suspenseful first book in the Ascended Guardians series. It is connected to the Blood Dagger trilogy, which I have not read yet, though with how much I enjoyed this one I might go do! I don’t think you need to read it first, though you might gain some insight into some of the characters.

There are multiple viewpoints, one of which is Zoey, a 15 year old girl still dealing with trauma from 10 years ago. I like the characters – they are not cookie-cutter, or too similar, and the story is engaging. It is interesting to see her journey, and I super look forward to the rest of the series!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good Saturday read. The characters have history, and I liked learning about that history as the story progressed, rather than it being dumped on me. The only thing I wish was explored a bit more was Kayla and Jaxon talking through that history and gaining a bit more understanding of how they ended up where they are. There is absolutely some of that, but I’m nosy and wanted more info 😉

Kayla is a strong character. Yes, she makes mistakes, but doesn’t have to be hit over the head with it to make the right choice, and the reasons behind her choices mostly make sense. Jaxon is stubborn, patient, and understanding. I liked that he didn’t try to smother Kayla, even though her safety was at risk. He asked her to do certain things to stay safe, but didn’t treat her like a child. I didn’t guess who the villain was, which always makes me happy in a suspense novel.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked this book! I liked how even though Riley and Xander had an instant connection, they didn’t rush things. Riley was leaning towards breaking up with Charles, but took some time to decide, and communicated with Xander. Their relationship still ended up moving quickly, but they still tried to be friends first. I mystery was interesting, and while I guessed who the antagonist was, there were times I doubted myself!

I liked the 2 main characters. Riley has some obvious trauma in her past and is doing a good job of managing it until things started happening to her, and even then she did pretty well. Xander is the whole package! Sweet, hot, and protective without smothering. I want my own Xander 😉

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