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The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by LaliLovely

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The Complete Echo Series (Echo #1-4)The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every book in this set is amazing ! The love stories , relationships , & characters are all so unique . That ability in itself is incredible . These are sweet , swoony , genuine love stories . The intertwining of them together is so artfully & wonderfully done , you never feel like you’re missing something while being hooked to read everyone else’s story . Romance is abundant & healthy , deep connections are showcased beautifully . C.R. Alam has created a wonderful world that I happily visit every chance I get !

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No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by LaliLovely

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

Read through this so much faster than I thought I would ! Before I knew it I was 69% in & it was around 4:20 in the afternoon . I would’ve been defying the universe if I hadn’t finished it ! I lovelovelove 🌶 , & even though this book doesn’t have any , the story & flow were so good I didn’t even notice . To be honest , now that I’ve met her , Delilah is 1 of my favorite book heroines . Her main character energy goes so hard . Loved spending a day cuddled up with this book !

 

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by LaliLovely

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a talented author ! This is a unique storyline I’ve never seen before . I had a hard time liking these characters or their interactions together , but they were still well written . Moments of self reflection & character growth are always great to give depth . Love the instattraction !

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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by LaliLovely

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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets #3)Elusive Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An action packed , spicy love story ! Full of interesting perspectives about relationships & how past experiences can influence future ones . I’ve never read anything like these ! Love that this is a duo . Unique writing style .

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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by LaliLovely

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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets #3)Elusive Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An action packed , spicy love story ! Full of interesting perspectives about relationships & how past experiences can influence future ones . I’ve never read anything like these ! Love that this is a duo . Unique writing style .

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet Book 2) by April Moran – Review by LaliLovely

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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

Deliciously dark & sinfully twisted ! Delightfully depraved ! Enjoyin this book so thoroughly was it’s own guilty pleasure . Honestly everything King was doing to Ava was working for me too lol even though I felt the same indignance at his outrageous audacity , it was workiiiiing for meeeee ! I LOVE their ending & that the villainry stayed strong . The artful exploration of their humanity behind their desires is a true gem . I also very quickly & suddenly discovered that I might have a THING for Oliver & the word darling dripping from his viciously delicious lips . my fingers are very tightly crossed hoping he gets his own story lol. Loved this duet & I will happily devour anything this author creates .

 

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by LaliLovely

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

There is some great potential here ! I really respect the imagination & hard work that went it to this . There are many moments of profound emotional awareness & intriguing thoughts .

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Lali Lovely

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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

What a deliciously dark guilty pleasure ! I do love a villain who stays a villain , especially as sexy of a villain as this … every surprise lil soft spot of this bad man makes him more & more enticing . the beautiful ferocity of our heroine is divinely satisfying … their complicated situationship is juicyyy ! & spicy spicy spicy ! reading this book is like discovering a new hot sauce that you love so much you want to splash it on everything . devoured it in a day & I can’t wait for the next one !

 

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The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising Book 4) by Nadia Han – Review by LaliLovely

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The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising, #4)The Inquisitor by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was wildest ride a book ever took me on . There was a moment when I was like “MORE ? D@MN” lol truly dynamite in a small package . Honestly it fulfills a lot of my wishlist for a book lol undying devotion, razor sharp man softens for love, cute lil affectionate gestures, beautiful displays of love, the whole “mine” thing … I adored this love story. Kiera & Forrest are entirely sweet & adorable together. I do wish more of the things that happened , really HAPPENED … so as readers we could be involved & feel more connected to the story . Certain spots felt a bit detached & I wished for more . I really, really loved Hank & how things went for him ! Special recognition for being delightfully nerdy. & CHEERS to the beautifully brazen self glory throughout this book . It was entirely inspiring & I’m about to be makin my way through Finding Your HeART .

 

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane Series Book 1) by Celia Hart – Review by LaliLovely

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane #1)Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

oooooh the drama in this book ! all the angst & all the juicy details ! this book is wild lol reminiscent of the most extra soap operas my grandma ever secretly let me watch with her . made me want to gossip lol can’t wait for the next one !

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Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher – Review by LaliLovely

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Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book #4)Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t get enough of this delectable little slice of warm apple pie ! This book is autumn leaves floating on the breeze & hot apple cider warming your hands . I tend to die hard for smutty fantasy books, ngl lol but this one is entirely enchanting all on it’s own. Truly lovely writing wraps around you like soft cashmere & creates a swoony little world just for you . Becky is purely radiant with kindness & Glen sparks belief in redemption. The most gently charming love story I have ever read, & brought tears to my eyes many times … only from admiration of the soft heartedness of it . All good love stories have a touch of uncertainty, but especially great love stories have a cuddle of happily ever after . This is an especially great love story & tbh I think my expectations will never be the same. In all it’s wonderful honey coated glory, this book is the perfect thing for cozying up with & finding peace like a golden sunset before the flurry of winter. AND ! the beautiful playlist included at the end is the melty vanilla bean ice cream on top.

 

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Mystical Midlife Mate (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Series) by Reggi Dupree – Review by LaliLovely

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Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 2)Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the 1st book so much I couldn’t wait for the 2nd one, & it came to me just in time for spooky season! I wish there was more to this story & these characters. I would happily have read a much longer book just to have more lol Reggi Dupree’s writing is phenomenal in so many ways, & they have so much talent for creating such different characters. I loved Gwen in the 1st book but had a hard time liking her in this one because of the way she was handling certain situations, but her character growth & development really came through & I ended up being proud of her. & Ash ! omgoodness Ash ! I’m lucky he’s fictional lol this whole story is a wild ride I’m happy I went on.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by LaliLove

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

I adored this book entirely! I tend to devour books I love much too fast for my own good lol but I just did not want this one to end! The characters were wonderful & the self discovery was superb. I truly, truly loved witnessing Arryn realize her own strength & find happiness in her own power. My heart dropped over Rowan & his very relatable angst a couple of times, but I am relieved this was a baby roller coaster instead of the Demon or something lol enough to be an exciting ride without sending me into fits of despair like certain other books I’d need a trigger warning to mention! It was great to see so many fair & just figures in power. This is such beautiful, sweet, & sexy love story. & the chapter titles are to die for!! I was excited for every new chapter name & LOVED finding them in the story. A+++ , valedictorian GPA , top of the class book, truly.

 

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Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by LaliLovely

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Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 7)Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my 1st spooky season read & it was good for dipping my toes in! Brimming with vampires & witches & magic & werewolves, it definitely matches the vibe. The storyline moves right along & there’s never a dull moment. Willow is so easily likeable, I never got annoyed with her decision making or thought she was doing too much. She is brave & sweet & fights for what she believes in. Campania is smoldering & sexy & also never p*ssed me off lol. They had a steamy scene but I wished for more! The other characters were all great too & really solidly supportive. & we always love a good girl power moment ! It was refreshing to read something entertaining without getting my emotions bounced around a Nascar racetrack lol.

 

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Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by LaliLovely

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Love, Only BetterLove, Only Better by Paulette Stout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have never read a book like this! I’ve never encountered a FMC like this! As someone who has had a similar struggle, although for a different reason than Rebecca, this is a whole different kind of representation I never expected or knew I needed. Reading Love, Only Better, was validating in the most surprising way! I felt like Rebecca & Kyle were a bit immature, but that isn’t a bad thing in itself & lays great foundation for character development in the next book. I do truly hope they end up happy together! An awakening story by a trailblazing author!

 

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by LaliLovely

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Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the CardsConversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As ever, Maria DeBlassie has crafted exquisitely simple magic. As much as I wish I had this insight when I 1st discovered Tarot , finding it at this time in my life now has been a delightful synchronisity . For me, the only thing missing is that there isn’t an upright AND reversed meeting with all the cards, but I do understand why. The wisdom in these words resonates deeply, & I recognized my own connection to Tarot in this book. There was so much of myself & my connection that I felt conflicted about, & reading this soothed my soul. Acceptance radiates from the pages & encourages you to embrace your own journey with an open heart. The writing is lovely & I wish more people spoke this way tbh. Strong in her gentleness, powerful in her wisdom, & magical in her existence, Maria DeBlassie is a true gem. Encountering her is the universe giving you a gift.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by LaliLovely

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The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am once again left in awe of the incredible talent being gifted to the world through C.L. Schneider . Reading these books is akin to bein transported into another world , complete with a deep feeling of belonging . There is true magic in this astonishing display of creativity, & I am thankful to experience it. this has been one of the most memorable stories I’ve ever been lucky enough to enjoy . Entirely entrancing, at times hauntingly lovely & achingly heart touching ; give yourself the gift of immersement in this stunning story.

 

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Fiddle and Fire (Hearts of Gold Book 2) by Ariella Talix – Review by LaliLovely

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Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance (Hearts of Gold Book 2)Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really good book! There was a touch of awkwardness at 1st but honestly … relatable ! In my experience different POVs are usually their own chapters, but here they switched back & forth almost imperceptibly & I kind of liked it. The story flowed beautifully, was surprisingly exciting, & delightfully romantic. I can’t even decide if I’m team Isaac or team Walter, I loved them both so much . I might just be team Suzette, because I’m just like “go ahead girl get them double Ds!!” lol Derriére was a complex & layered villain & I felt slimy every time he was around. Fantastically written, & honestly might have been the best written character. I truly , truly enjoyed reading this story & feeling the glow of such genuine & pure love & friendship. Definitely will be reading more of this wonderful author!

 

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Reaper (War Brothers MC Book 1) by Bianca Lee Ward – Review by LaliLovely

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Reaper (War Brothers MC, #1)Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bada$$es in a sweet love story ? A quiet heroine overcoming great obstacles with the love of true family & friends uplifting her ? A courageous, sexy, rough & tumble man with a soft spot for her ? An animal soul mate rescue ? One of the most beautiful, romantic ending sentences I’ve ever read ? check check check check check ! alllll the boxes are checked, even ones I didn’t even know were there. This book might even count as a check UP so honestly, read it & enjoy it way more than a real one.

 

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The Serpent and the Firefly by Courtney Davis – Review by LaliLovely

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The Serpent and the FireflyThe Serpent and the Firefly by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was wild af. I’ve been so terrified of snakes my entire life that my brothers used to chase me around with them until i cried (ikr??). After reading this book I kinda … want to be chased around by snakes ? Honestly at 33 years old I’m suddenly s*xually confused, frustrated in the most delicious way, & don’t know what to do with myself. But anyway, back to the book! This is one of the most unique stories I’ve ever read & I loved every minute of it. Incredibly creative, delightfully twisty, morally grey perfection. Lucifer vibes that I adore entirely. If you want to spice up your life with an interesting s*xual awakening & have a fun little adventure, definitely read this book!

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by LaliLovely

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a little firecracker of a book! Only took me an hour & 20 minutes to read & omgoodness it packed a punch. Sinister Styx has truly mastered the art of ‘leave em wanting more’. Sexy & exciting & twisty & wild, I devoured this. Entirely delightful way to spice up a peaceful afternoon. Bring the sweet tea for perfect balance!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by LaliLovely

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve become so deeply immersed in this magical world, I barely know which way is up in my own. My attachment to these characters is borderline embarrassing lol. I feel like I’ve lived with them & been connected with them for far too long to say goodbye. This writer has done a fantastic job creating these raw, flawed, & perfect people. These books & this story are so incredibly enchanting, it is truly bittersweet to let them go. So honestly, I probably won’t & I’ll probably read them all over again in a while lol As ever, I am thoroughly impressed by C.L. Schneider & I’ll 100% read anything else they write. They have crafted a spellbinding creation & their innate gift overflows into every word. Do yourself a favor & throw yourself all the way into this series like I did. An exciting, entrancing experience awaits you!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by LaliLovely

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Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

C.L. Schneider takes you on a wild ride every time! Never a dull moment in this incredible series. Even in the calmer parts of the story, anticipation is vibrating around the edges. The more I read of this writer, the more impressed I am by their true talent. I love the beautiful descriptions of everything, from skies to love to battle. The moments of enlightenment the characters experience are full of wisdom & you can almost see understanding dawn on them. As with the 1st book, I couldn’t put this down! I didn’t even want to pause in between to write reviews, so brb gotta go throw myself head first into the 3rd one!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by LaliLovely

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an incredible book! Entirely fantastic, truly. Hardcore Witcher vibes, but still unique. I couldn’t put this down! & when I had to, I was craving to jump right back into this artfully crafted world. The different perspectives of the enslavement of the Shinree are portrayed honestly & fittingly, without being graphic or overbearing. Where there is ever favor for it, there’s push against it right alongside. Explanations & reasonings & the complicated history of all the different cultures help a LOT, too.
Ian is a bit of an antihero in the best way & his character development is astounding, Malaq is a fierce champion of good, Jarryd is a cute lil cinnamon roll, Sienn is powerful & mysterious & written so well, & Neela is an enigma who deserves so much better than what she’s getting in this book. There is a bit of VAW I don’t love, but honestly it’s almost inescapable, unfortunately. At least it all comes from the known & obvious villains. I’m also not sure how I feel yet about the Shinree having an ‘addiction’ to magic, especially when they’re born with their abilities. We’ll see where it goes! I’m dying to get to the 2nd book & I’m sooo happy I don’t have to wait a year to do it lol C.L. Schneider is a phenomenally talented writer & weaves a story so deeply captivating you never want it to end.

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Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series Book 3) by C.R. Alam – Review by LaliLovely

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Unexpected Entanglement (Book 3 of the Echo Series)Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the Echo series !! This 3rd book is just as fantastic as the other 2. None of the characters resemble each other & none of the storylines are even close to the same . There is always an element of excitement, along with some steamy spots, but mostly they are so wholesome. Chris is such a great guy & it was wonderful to see him find love! I didn’t really care for Rowan & I would have liked to see Chris be loved as freely & enthusiastically as he deserved. She was very negative & self denying & hurt his feelings too often for me. It was kind of annoying. However, she was a tough cookie & courageous. There were good qualities in her, & her love for Chris & Rae were the most important thing. Plus, grief has a profound impact on personality & the author showed that beautifully. I LOVED that Rae finally got to meet her sister & brother, & loved even more that it was her friend & sister that connected. The bit of mystery was also done phenomenally & really kept me uncertain right up to the reveal. Even though I thought I knew, I still thought it could have been different too. I’m so excited to read more of these books & I hope we get a Kieran & Frankie story from this amazing author!

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Return to Hoodoo (Boudin, Bourbon, and Barbecue, Book 1) Audiobook by Reggi Dupree – Review by LaliLovely

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Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 1)Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I threw myself into this book so completely that when the end came, it felt like sudden cold air across my skin while I was warm & cozy. I didn’t want to stop reading for anything, & then the end just popped up & swerved me hard. I had to recover for a day before I could write this. Return to Hoodoo is PHENOMENAL in so many ways, & all the best ones. The author’s writing style is so unique & refreshing, & I felt like I was hearing it all from Gwen herself, like we were old friends. She is such a character to a root for, & I wish I could give her real life encouragement. & universe, could I PLEASE get an Ash ?? like for real. PLEASE. It’s fantastic that Gwen is 45 & still learning & figuring things out. That perspective of age is refreshing & comforting. Intriguing characters aside, the storyline & writing are equally incredible. Love Reggi Dupree’s voice, creativity, & style. All the other books in this series will be devoured just as voraciously expeditiously.

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne – Review by LaliLovely

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and SunDawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Laura Morgan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I want so much more of this book! Such a lovely story & idea. I wish there had been more of Niamh & Connor because they are just so sweet & their time together was delightful. Niamh is entirely lovely & Connor is so playfully sexy. & honestly, Andreas is on fire. I want to devour him & everything about him. Sometimes it felt like everything was moving too fast with no explanation, & there were definitely places that could have been elaborated on. I would have loved to spend time in those in betweens! The beginning of the book was so fun & flirty I was instantly enamored, but I do feel like that was lost in all the action & events & background information. I actually missed that vibe before it started to come back a bit at the end. Everything was still fantastic, but like I said, I just want more! The author writes poetically & beautifully, with magical descriptions & captivating moments. The sprinkle of steam was very well done, & once again I loved it so much I want more! lol gotta love a giving man if you know what I mean. I’ll most definitely read more of their work. Especially if they ever decide to fill this one out more, I’ll obvi be all over it lol

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by LaliLovely

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His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This 2nd book in the Echoing Hearts series is even better than the 1st one ! I was truly hoping Brandon would get his own story & I’m over the moon that he did ! Beautifully written characters & complex layers to their relationships make their story heart wrenching & lovely. Callie is incredibly brave & strong. It is such a relief to read a DV situation & enjoy the survivor powering through without awful details . And of course I’m such a sucker for true love & happy endings . C.R. Alam is truly talented storyteller & gifted writer, & I can’t wait to read more of her work !

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Rogue (The Talisman Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by LaliLovely

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Rogue (The Talisman Series Book 6)Rogue by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In only 2 books, Tam DeRudder Jackson has become one of my favorite authors. Her writing style, descriptions, & creativity make her entirely phenomenal. I fell in love with this series with Talisman, & even as out of order as I’ve now read Rogue, I feel like I haven’t missed anything. Each individual character is so different from the others, in thought processes & opinions & mannerisms – truly an amazing accomplishment! With steamy sexy scenes, exciting battles, adventurous vibes, & a little magic going a long way, I’ll thoroughly enjoy devouring every single word in every single book just as much as I did this one!

 

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Ocean’s Three (Made In Heaven #2) by Elena Kincaid – Review by LaliLovely

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Ocean's Three (Made In Heaven, #2)Ocean’s Three by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Like the 1st book, this was a great quickie!
Steamy & sexy with a surprising little twisty bit. There were so many cute moments & a few that made me tear up. The cruise setting through most of the book makes this a fantastic beach read or anytime you have a couple hours to escape into a naughty fantasy! Be careful, even MORE crushes on fictional men could happen.

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