This collection of short steamy reads from LM Mountford has to be one of my new favorites by far. I love having a set of shorts like this on my kindle ready to go for those doc visits where I am waiting forever, and there are lots of those instances in my life. Be prepared though, this one is hot, as you can tell from the cover, it will give you some moments of hot flashes and the nervous sweat…. “Can they tell what I am reading!?!” Yeah, I had a lot of those moments lol.
I was actually excited that I had seen some of these before because they were paired with equally great reads in this set. LM Mountford has a way with writing short stories. They are not very detailed with complicated story lines. Rather, she focuses on the feeling and entertainment part of the storytelling with the shorts. I personally like the break from deep story lines, especially if my life is chaotic or I am invested in a long and detailed book as well.
Deliciously Sinful Liaisons has seven shorts that literally take you on adventures that will run the gambit. Everything from mafia princess love to paranormal and vampire storylines are covered so a little something for everyone. Each of the books included are as follows;
*Broken *Just Once *Valentine Misadventure *Together in Sydney *Training Tracey *Blood Lust *Sweet Temptations
My favorite one in this collection has to be Just Once. In that one we have friends to lovers scenario and I found it to be just a feel good sweet and sexy romance I couldn’t put down. I am hoping that there will be more collections of shorts from Ms. Mountford in the near future.
Stalking the Stalker is the second book in the Valley View Mysteries series from Laura Hawks. I haven’t read the first yet and it didn’t affect my ability to enjoy this story so it would appear they are solid stand alone novels as well. I will go back eventually and check out book one while I await the release of book three.
Laura Hawks writes some cute mystery novels. I find hers to be less focus on the gritty details and scary side of mysteries and keeps things fun and light hearted even with the detailed and mysterious storyline. I liked that I was able to read a mystery and not feel heavy while doing so.
Tyler Channing is in Valley View for a production that he is set to star in. Things do not go as planned when a stalker makes themselves known to the town. Add in a body and Detective Mitchell and you have a nice set up for a murder mystery to take you away for a few hours.
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I am so happy that I chose to give this new book and new author a read! This book takes what you normally expect from a fantasy, dystopian type novel and throws it out the window, only to be replaced with an epic journey that is so unexpected. This book has a bit of everything in it for everyone so if you normally don’t pick up fantasy don’t let that deter you from this novel. I was fascinated with the theme of feminism and the way the author wrote this into the story was so well done that I can’t help but fawn over it. We find a set of people in Draigon Weather, that have slowly built a life amid a world they feel they don’t belong in. Leiel and Cleod will make you rethink everything you ever expected from a dragon fantasy novel. I can’t wait to find out what will happen in the next book!
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I have to start with the beautiful and inviting cover to Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee. I was instantly invested in this story just from the cover and any book that can do that gets a shot with me regardless of the subject or author. I have read one other book by Zoe Lee however, so this wasn’t a new author to me and I so wanted to love this book hard. In an absolute honest way, this book was a struggle for me to get into. It was a bit difficult for me to follow the character development and I felt like it took a lot of time giving us a backstory to side characters that we almost forgot who was the shining stars to this book. I can see where this could eventually become a series and give more of the stories to said side characters. Maybe at that time it wouldn’t hurt to consider editing out some of the extra babble in this one to help with the flow of the novel.
Once I got to it Seth and Astrid slowly warmed my heart with the music of their relationship. I loved the soft push/pull and the way these two came off as realistic. I overall enjoyed the idea behind the book and the way things turned out. So I am giving this a four star rating with all that said in mind because of the strength that those two brought to the story. I will be looking into future works by Zoe Lee however and hope maybe we see more along the lines of Hidden Tracks with a little more of a polish to them.
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One of my favorite things about the Feisty Lawyers series from Seelie Kay, is that these books pack a whole lot of drama, suspense, action, and romance into concise believable novels. Hope doesn’t stray from the norm of the series. I would highly recommend that you read all the books in order before grabbing this one, the fourth of the series. We get to meet Hope earlier in the series and it really was a neat way to show her growth as a character. There is also other overlapping side stories that weave throughout all of the books. Like I said, these books are multi-dimensional. You feel as if you are reading a suspense novel for the spookiest of times with enough romance and steam to keep that side of your brain interactive as well.
Hope was a fun main character to follow. She is literally one strong woman that I would love to be like in some ways. I found her relatable and her feelings something to marvel at a bit. Hope first is shown to us as a trainee and now we have her in her role facing past demons. Will she be able to heal from the past and find ‘hope’ in the future? I can’t wait to see what will come next in the series and anything else Seelie Kay puts out in the meantime!
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I always know I am in for a treat when I pick up a Jessika Klide novel. I truly fell in love with the Siri’s Heart series and have been a diehard fan ever since. I was excited to see something new and fresh as much as I love Siri, from Ms. Klide. Falling For His Badass was exactly what I needed too! A fast ride with lots of hot and steamy moments to keep you enthralled and glued to the screen of my kindle for several hours. I am pretty sure it was a dark four a.m. when I finished up this book, but I had to know how things would come to be for Lizzy and BA.
BA is a nice nickname for Brody Andrews as it covers his ‘bada**’ personality as well. His plan to seduce and make Lizzy his, is one that you won’t want to miss out on. Lizzy has just ended a relationship and a new love is the farthest thing from her mind. When her bestie decides that she wants to hook her up with her boyfriends brother the first thing Lizzy thinks is run. These two have all the right amounts of chemistry, drama, and so much more that you can’t help but fall in love with them and root for them by the end of the novel. I can’t wait to see what will come next from Jessika Klide!
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Holy Pete! This book absolutely wrecked me, in all the perfectly good ways of course but regardless it tore me apart. I have enjoyed the Reigning Hearts book one a few times over but this one has to be my favorite KG Fletcher book hands down. Stars Fall From the Sky is one of those books that has a bit of extra magic to it. You go into it expecting a love story but get so so much more with the emotional and underlying issues that plague the characters.
Ginger McCormick has literally been to the bottom when a tragedy that was completely unexpected ripped her world to pieces and forced her to live a solitude that she never knew existed. Unfortunately, Ginger’s best friend is getting married, by the ocean, the very thing that destroyed her life. She decided to face it and in the process meets Dr. Jonathon Walden. Walden chooses a life of solitude. He is not looking for anything except to get through each day as smoothly as possible without dwelling on the past that haunts him. These two are the key to each other’s soul and healing. When a friendship is not enough will the pressures of their past block them from finding that happily ever after? Can they put their hearts on the line for a chance at love once more? I can’t say enough good about this book and I am dying to get my hands on the next one!
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Rowena Holloway has quickly become an author I can’t get enough of. I have been devouring her books a lot lately and the latest for me, From The Ashes, has to be one of my top favorites of hers. Holloway knows how to write some psychological and twisty suspense. I often feel as if my emotions are put through the ringer each time I embark on a journey with her books. I was on edge from the very beginning until that last bittersweet chapter. I can’t say enough good about the world building and attention to detail that is ever present in all of Rowena Holloway’s novels.
From The Ashes is book three of the Ashes to Ashes series, but they can be read as stand alone novels. I highly recommend that you read them all anyways! We get the story of Charlotte and she has a trippy road to take in this novel. Charlotte is a journalist seeking the truth about some questionable deaths at the Hall. As she starts to find things out and the closer she gets to the truth the crazier things seem. Just as they build to a head a fire leaves Charlotte among a group of missing people. I can assure you this one will have you reading just one more page, or till I figure this out, well past your bedtime! I know I was up well into the night because I just had to know what would come next. I can’t wait to see what will come next from the ever talented Rowena Holloway!
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I have never had the pleasure of reading anything by Jamie A. Waters previous to Beneath the Fallen City. I really just loved the cover and the blurb was just enough divulging that I really wanted to know what the whole story was. Beneath the Fallen City is the first of The Omni Towers Series. I felt like there is something for everyone with this book. You have the dystopian world that is post-apocalyptic. Of course there is the action and adventure that seems to accompany the genre but I like the drama and character stories. They add a flare that I feel lacks in a lot of the dystopian novels that I find myself reading. I definitely enjoyed our MC, Kayla. She is a strong voice and a strong woman who takes up the task without hesitation. I loved the world building as well. I felt as if I was in the far off world with Kayla as she scavengers and attempts to keep herself alive and in one piece. I am looking forward to seeing what the next books will bring. In the time I wait I will go and see what else might be available by Jamie A Waters.
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I have to say I am one of those that enjoys binge reading about as much as binging my favorite tv series or movies. I love finding box sets that affords me time to invest in the characters and immerse myself in a world that is created. I adore this box set from Renee Regent. This contains the first three books of the Higher Elevation series. Each story grasps you with its vivid descriptions of scenes and feelings. I found myself running through all the emotions as I read, sometimes choking back those tears and others giggling from the relevant humor dotted throughout. I have to say that book one was a tad slow to start so I was worried that I had made a bad decision with this set. Don’t hesitate if you feel the same. The books do start to pick up and I found myself saying this has to be my favorite from Renee Regent yet. I give these all an overall a 5 star rating. I can’t wait to see what will come next from the talented mind of Ms. Regent!
Its that time of year, my favorite, when the weather begins to turn a bit more crisp and the nights become longer. Things always seem to have a bit of a magical luster to them this time of year and what better way to enjoy a long cold night than to tuck in with a good light romance based in the best of all seasons, Christmas.
A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe is an anthology must have full of stories that will be sure to warm your heart when you need it the most. I loved that some of my favorite authors participated, but adored that I was able to read a few new authors as well. I believe that a cowboy alpha is one of the perfect scenarios for a love story, so throw in the holidays too and you have a magical mix. I found myself laughing, crying, and cheering for each of these couples. Each book was unique but they all played along with the anthology and nothing was done in a cheesy way. Something I always tend to find in anthologies is one book that just doesn’t fit in with the rest or is so over the top I can’t finish it. This wasn’t the case and I would give at least 4 if not 5 stars to each book. I hope this is a taste of what could be an annual favorite! The following books are included;
-A Cowboy For Christmas By: Susan Fisher Davis -The Cowboy’s Christmas Hand By: Leslie Garcia -Tempting the Cowboy By: Melissa Keir -A Different Kind Of Christmas By: Debbie Desmarteau -Saving a Cowboy’s Christmas By: Stephanie Bergot -Noah’s Christmas Faith By: D’Ann Lindun
I do believe I loved this set so much that it will make a few Christmas gifts this season! Thanks for the lovely collection ladies!
I absolutely adore the Johnny Delarosa Thrillers and Toxic Blonde was no exception to that. This book once again brings it all home with action, adventure, drama, suspense, and a bit of romance to keep things sweet, or spicy depending on how you want to look at it.
In Toxic Blonde we find Johnny Delarosa at it again trying to work a cheating spouse case. These tend to be what he is best at and despite the fact that things tend to get a bit more messy and complicated only seems to fuel his desire for these cases.
“Infidelity pays the bills, so says a wise old private eye.”
I really enjoyed Keira Kane, our main female character and as promised “the most beautiful femme fatale to ever travel the pages of crime fiction.” She definitely makes for some interesting reading. I would have to say she easily makes this one of my favorite sleuth/mystery reads that I have stumbled upon in years. I am so looking forward to seeing what the next Johnny Delarosa book will bring us.
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Kadie Scott can write one mean cowboy alpha male love story. I have read the previous three books in The Hills of Texas series and enjoyed each one. Claiming the Cowboy for Christmas adds an extra bit of sparkle and magic with the Christmas season as a lovely backdrop to the festivities that take place in the book. For that reason alone I truly enjoyed this book. The bonus was the relationship disaster that is Jennings Hill and Ashley Hughes.
Ashley has struggled with the idea of putting on her supportive and happy face while she attends the wedding of her sister and her EX. Yes her ex is marrying her sister. As if the stress of this isn’t enough she is faced with her ex best friend, Jennings. Jennings has had crazy feelings for Ashley since day one. A falling out has made even a friendship seem impossible to attain. Then the rumor mill gets started and things get even more complicated for these two. Will they be able to get over the past? Can Jennings be the man Ashley has overlooked all those years?
I will say this wasn’t my favorite of the series, I was just left wanting a bit more from the characters and more of a deep and thoughtful backstory. I did enjoy it and it was a nice light and airy rainy day read. I will be back to see what else is in store for the series!
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Ellen Butler’s Karina Cardinal Mystery series continues with Diamonds & Deception. Being book number three in the series you would think that you would know what to expect as far as storyline goes but Ellen Butler manages to keep things fresh, adventurous, and always exciting. I never for one moment find myself bored whenever I am absorbed in a Karina mystery.
I would highly recommend that you start with book one, Isabella’s Painting, if you haven’t done so prior to reading this one. The story and the mystery may be different with each book but the characters develop and often repeat. Their side stories keep things multidimensional and to fully enjoy it you will want the full picture.
Diamonds & Deception boasts a sneaky and complicated tale of mistaken identity and blows up into so much more. This has something for everyone in it from romance to mystery and doesn’t let up till the very last page where there is promise of more excitement to come in future books. I can’t wait to see what will come next for Karina and her sleuthing gang!
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I have never had the pleasure of reading anything from Allyson Simonian prior to Chase: The Men of Holmby Hills. I was a bit unsure of what to expect given that but when I saw the cover I was immediately drawn to the story and needed to know how things would unravel between the covers. I am glad that I picked this up, and I ultimately enjoyed the novel enough to be back for more in the series. I did struggle with a few moments and some character situations that arise. I think for me these were mostly personal past struggles came to light and I was connecting in an uncomfortable way. My only technical issue with the book itself was the way this story was rushed. I could have used more details and some more coping and seeing the characters cope than I feel they were given. It did make it a quick read however and I was able to devour it in a single sitting.
Chase is an actor who on the outside looking in has everything. Money, women, and luxuries most of us only daydream about. Now here is where I would maybe add a small trigger warning…. Someone wants to destroy Chase, mainly his character. I was baffled when I found out who exactly was out to get Chase and there is where I wanted some more details and dialog. The first attack on his character comes in the form of a falls rape claim… told you triggered…
Then we get to meet Carrie. Chase finds her delectable and even more so thinks she will improve his standing as far as his character goes. However, when things start to heat up and more and more pressure is put on Chase, Carrie starts to waiver in her belief that the two are compatible or worth the mess. You will have to find out what happens on your own, but I do recommend it as a quick afternoon read for those rainy days you just want to snuggle in with a book and a hot drink. I am looking forward to seeing where the series will go and book two toutes the story of Aiden.
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I fell in love with Necie Navone’s writing while reading the My Life Brothers of Camelot Prequel series. So when I found out that they were being released in gorgeous boxed set to devour in one sitting I just knew I had to scoop it up. This is a wonderful series full of emotion, romance, suspense, and intrigue bound to keep you up well past your bedtime as you read. This is where you want to start if you are going to read The Brothers of Camelot series form Necie Navone as well. I love when authors make books available in the boxed set because not only is it convenient it is a wonderful way to spread the love of a book series you enjoy with your family and friends you think will also love it. Below is my individual reviews for each book that is included in the set. I sure hope you enjoy them as much as I have! Now off to grab The Brothers of Camelot!
My Hidden Life: Brothers of Camelot Prequel (My Life Series Book 1) Necie Navone was a completely new author to me when I first picked up ‘The Only One’ which is the first book in the Brothers of Camelot series that ‘My Hidden Life’ is the prequel to. I would recommend that you read both of these before you jump into the rest of the series. These are the type of books that are going to need to be read in the right order to make sense, but don’t worry it will be worth it! Necie Navone is one wickedly good story weaver!
There is a lot, and I do mean a lot, going on in this book. We get to know all about Alessndra Canzano or more commonly referred to as Aless, in this book. We start off when she is very young but grow right along with her as she comes into age and her role as the next in line to take over the family name and “business”. The thing is… this is not your average family “business”. Not only will her life be at stake but all those that she holds near and dear will be in danger too. Can she keep her life hidden? There really is a lot more layers. From action, violence, even some romance, not a lot but a bit, and I think that there will be more to come in the next installment that we will get with her story. That one is the ‘My Tragic Life’ and it is available so I am planning to go start that one as soon as I finish this review. I can’t wait! Thanks for another great read!
My Tragic Life: Prequel to the Brothers of Camelot: Book Two “My Tragic Life” is the second part of the prequel to the “Brothers of Camelot” series by Necie Navone. I have to say it is a bit of a departure from the a-typical one shot prequel that you are used to seeing for a series. This one gives us an up close personal coming of age story about Alessandra, the ‘Princess’ of the Canzano family. This is setting us up for the Brothers of Camelot. I would HIGHLY recommend that these are all read in order. I will admit that at first, and when I finished the first book, I wasn’t sure if I was a big fan that this was going to be a three part prequel. I really liked the first book in the Brothers Camelot and I kind of just want to get back to those stories. As it is that promises to be a long series in and of itself. But I am playing along and giving it a go. I do believe that I am a bit more of a fan after this one though. This brought all the feels to the table much as the first in the Brothers of Camelot did, and I am glad that I didn’t give up after the first book.
All that said, this one shows us more of Alessandra, this time more as she grew into her teenage years. She still is forced to face things that are more for adults and I wanted to shield her from them. I found myself torn apart as a mother and tearing up several times throughout the story. She has to make a lot of decisions that she should never have to make, but when you are faced with choosing family and keeping them safe or the alternative, you generally are forced to make some very difficult choices. I can’t wait to find out what the next installment will bring, and where we will find Alessandra in the end. Most of all, I want to see a light at the end of the tunnel for her. Thanks for a great and emotional read Ms. Navone!
My Free Life: Prequel to The Brothers of Camelot (My Life Series Book 3) This is the final book in the prequel series to the Brothers Camelot series by Necie Navone. I would HIGHLY recommend that you read these three books in order. You will be so lost if you don’t. I have a hard time keeping up with things from time to time in this story line so I can’t imagine if you haven’t read the previous novels. I also might add that Necie is a very gifted storyteller. She has weaved a wonderful mobster boss story told from a woman’s point of view and done it flawlessly.
In My Free Life we find Aless grown up, well past her numbered age of 20. She has taken on the role of Capo Donna and is doing the best she can with the circumstances life has thrown at her. She is watching those she loves and holds dear enjoy a life full of happiness and freedom to live normally. She craves this so much for herself. She made a promise to one day be free and enjoy those happiness to her mother before she died and she is determined to make that happen. Can she really escape the role life destined her to fulfill though?
This book is fast paced, full of feeling and emotion, and really has a bit of everything in it. I am sad to see the My Life series come to an end but I am also looking forward to diving into the Brothers Camelot now and seeing the stories of the men in the family. I am off to pick up book one right now, The Only One. Thanks for a great prequel series Ms. Navone!
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I really enjoy reading about people who escape cults, fiction or non, but Rebel Nicks O’Dey tends to make you feel as if you are reading non-fiction sometimes. These characters’ stories really shine and make you feel so many feels that you can’t help but become invested in them and feel as if they are very tangible and real. I have followed The Fisher Men series from book one and I am glad that I have. These books say they can be read as standalones, and I suppose if you are really just looking for one book but I can promise that this story builds and unfolds in a way that will make so much more sense if you have all the books under your belt. Plus each one has been fabulous and well worth the time spent.
This is the third book in the series, The Fisher Men On The X, and most likely my favorite one yet. Once again we meet ex members of The Seh cult, this time being Becca and Zach. These two are so beautiful together it is almost poetic. Each works hard to build each other back up in order to find their footing in a world that shouldn’t seem so unknown to them. Becca is one back chick that I adored reading and Zach is the type of book boyfriend everyone will be fighting claim over. These two were so much fun to follow and I look forward to getting my hands on book four which promises the story of Morgan. I have a feeling he is going to be a new favorite!
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I have been an avid fan of Rowena Holloway since picking up her Ashes to Ashes series and I never looked back just for more good books by her. Pieces Of A Lie was actually Rowena Holloway’s debut novel, and upon finding that out I was even more impressed with her writing skills that seem to never fail to take me away on a whirlwind of an adventure that I will never forget taking. This book did not deviate from that and had I not done some extra reading I would have never known this was a first. It is written eloquently and with a pace that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat trying to guess what will come next and how things will eventually come to be in the end.
I loved that this was set in Australia, also Rowena’s native country and so it was literally like being on a vacation while reading. The dialog reflects perfectly the setting and makes you feel very submersed in the whole ordeal. Mina and Linc take one heck of an adventure together with so many twists and turns that you will be hooked from the very beginning till the end in one sitting. I know I was and I look forward to seeing what else is out there as well as what will come from the ever talented Rowena Holloway.
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The Satan’s Devils MC: Colorado Chapter by Manda Mellett is quickly becoming my new obsession. Each book is written with such a passion for these characters that shines off your kindle screen and seeps into your subconscious. I find myself thinking about the characters during my everyday life and honestly, that is what any avid read strives to find. A set of books that will seep into every pore and make you feel all the feels. I would highly recommend that one reads these books in order and completes the original Satan’s Devils series as well. It builds into a perfect crescendo that Manda Mellett seems to have a knack for.
I am not going to divulge much about Devil’s Due. This latest book, the third in the Colorado Chapter, is one you won’t want to miss. Especially if you have been following the MC gang for awhile. The camaraderie amongst the boys and their SO’s they wind up with is something anyone searches for their whole life and yet can’t ever find it. It renews my faith in the idea of love and valor. I often feel as if these MC stories from Manda Mellett are a whole new twist to the idea of modern day fairytales. I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on book four! Fingers crossed I am on the right page with who I believe we will get the story of next!
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Devil’s Dilemma could not have been a more perfect book! I am seriously loving the Colorado Chapter of the Satan’s Devils MC. These books are just so full of story, love, intrigue, and most of all gorgeous characters set in a gorgeous setting of Colorado. I would highly recommend that you read the series in order for the fullest enjoyment, but I could see where you could appreciate these books as standalones as well. I just happen to have gotten hooked and invested.
Devil’s Dilemma brings us Pyro and Melissa’s story. These two are both strong and valiant characters with a past that proves to make their future challenging. Starting out as friends these two develop into something so beautiful it had me letting a few tears go for them. The twists and turns that are woven so perfectly into their story kept me on the edge of my seat well past my bedtime. I couldn’t get enough and I sincerely look forward to reading the next novel in the series!
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I have really been enjoying these Four Horsemen Novels from CA King! I thought she had hit the highest note and written my favorite with book two but boom nope this book Hitting The High Note totally knocked my socks off and went for the favorite of the series. I love how CA King writes so vividly that I feel as if I am right there submerged in this alternate reality with the characters. I immensely enjoy the way she weaves the story lines of multiple characters from book to book while focusing on a separate couple in each.
In Hitting The High Note we get the story of another horsemen. Uriel, or more often called Uri. He is the fun one of the siblings and keeps things fun and lighthearted pretty much all the time, even in the worst of them. I found myself having a smile or giggle several times because of him. He is about to have his world shook though with a sassy and feisty redhead, Bekka, walks into his life and challenges his not so serious outlook on life. These two will keep you on your toes as they learn to love each other while they battle unseen twists and turns. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!
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I have not read T. Christensen before but when I saw the gorgeous cover of Battling Beckett I just knew I had to find out what it was all about! I do have to say this book was good and it kept me in it till the end but I struggled with a few areas here and there. One major being my feelings about Beckett. I just struggled so much to get behind him. I knew where the story was going and how things were being set up and why, but I still found him to be a bit over the top in the alpha jerk role. He was mega mean like honestly I struggle with these type of leads because it is difficult to want the relationship to develop in the end. The catch with that is looking for the big character change, something I feel like wasn’t there with Beckett.
Battling Beckett is a step brother contemporary romance and so make sure that is your thing before reading. Greer is forced to change her entire life when her mom decides to be with Beckett Dawson’s father. She is moved into a preppy and very socially stuck up school where Beckett makes her life a living Hades in addition to doing so at home. So what happens when she starts to develop feelings for the one person who is out to do anything but love her? The premise is good, as well as the writing so I’m still going to give this one a four star rating. I look forward to seeing how things develop with the writing and the story characters in the next books to come.
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I have had the pleasure of reading Laurie Lewis’s Love on a Limb novels around last years holiday season and I fell in love with her knack for spinning a sweet and gripping romance with some fun twists thrown in. When I saw SECRETS NEVER DIE, I just knew I had to see what the story would unfold into as soon as possible. I am so glad I scooped this one up. I adore when a book can consume me, make me feel as if I am in a separate, peaceful, state that I just can’t find anywhere other than a good book. This book very much did that for me. I found myself so wrapped up in the story that I quickly lost track of time and my surroundings. The sun set and the hours ticked until I found myself on the last page at 2 am wondering why I didn’t savor it just a bit slower.
The suspense in this story really grabs your attention right off with those first few chapters. I found myself completely engrossed in the journey Tallie takes. Tallie’s relationship with her mother and her past sets the reader up for a tale that will make you try and put the pieces together only to find out that you had them all mixed up after all. I was hooked until the end with the way things were built and the side twists and turns that I never saw coming. I can’t wait to see what else will come next from Laurie Lewis. I loved her writing this suspense and would love some more! In the meantime, I do have a few of her titles that I haven’t read yet that I will be going to dive into soon!
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Tracey Cramer-Kelly had hit another home run with this second book of the Lawson Family novels, Protecting His Heart. Once again she has tackled a difficult and emotional struggle of abuse, and she has done it with a perfect balance. You can tell the amount of emotion and work that is put into each of these novels with how well they read and how well they manage to make you feel all the feels without being so heavy you can’t enjoy the novel.
In this one we get the full story of Ian and Rachel. These two have both dealt with abuse of some form and are tackling adulthood and romance with these scars. I loved how they were easily relatable and so realistic I felt as if they were close friends that I am regularly rooting for. I loved the glimpse of the past characters in book one and a set up for book three. We should have have another fantastic story with that one and I look forward to getting my hands on it. In the meantime go and devour these two books I promise you will be so glad that you did! Happy reading!
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YES! This series is everything! I fell in love with the Satan’s Devils MC in the first series and this is the spinoff series featuring the Colorado Chapter. So, Colorado happens to be one of my most favorite places on earth and I adore feeling like I made a quick trip back to visit with each of these novels that I have picked up. Demon’s Angel is book two in the series, but I suppose you could read them in whatever order that you desire. I would recommend that you read the first series and the first book first for the best experience though. We do get to meet lots of people who are regulars so to speak.
I loved seeing Demon, the newest president to the Club, head up this chapter. We meet him back in book one just a tad as the president of Hellfire at the time. He is a swoony guy that seeps confidence, strength, and sex appeal, giving him the perfect Alpha male persona that will jump right off the kindle screen as you read. He will be faced with his past and obstacles that will test him will make for some great reading I can promise that.
We also get to know Violet more so. She is one heck of a strong woman and kills single motherhood since the death of her beloved Nathan. However it has been ten years and her heart may want to love another. Will everything blow up in their faces or will they be able to decipher the MC code enough to make their desire for one another work? These two will make you believe in love all over again. I can’t wait to see what will come with the next installment!
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The adventures of the Elemental Fae Academy book two, picks up right where we left off with book one. Claire has been thrust into the world of the Fae with powers and chaos without so much as a little bit of a heads up. She must figure out how she fits in this world and what her purpose will truly be. Along the way we get to meet five handsome, rugged, and swoon worthy men that are by her side and in a part of her harem. If five seems like a bit much and you are skeptical of Harem novels, please don’t hesitate with this one. These authors have perfectly orchestrated this tale to accommodate all of their personalities and brings them to life so perfectly. I could not get enough of this book and truly am anxiously awaiting the next installment of the series. If you haven’t had the chance to read book one start there but these are must reads for fans of paranormal and fantasy romance!
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I have seriously fallen in love with the writings of CA King this last year. So much so, that I have started to share some of her work with my tween daughter so that I have someone to discuss these awesome books and the worlds that are brought to life within them. Evil Sushi is one of those books that makes a dystopian world terrifying. I loved this book! As per King’s typical, she has created a world where the environment begins to fight back. I love that just as you think to know what to expect things become very multidimensional and adds twists and turns that one could never have predicted.
I won’t give you much more details other than what is already divulged in the blurb and my own thoughts on the book because I just couldn’t bear to ruin this story. I will say that this book will lead us directly to a second book, Sashimi! I will be anxiously awaiting it to see what will come next. I am sure that I will love it too! In the meantime go grab Evil Sushi and dig in today! Its one you don’t want to miss!
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I must start with the fact that this book’s main character bears a special name, and one that is my middle name. I love this! It is so rare to see Aileen spelled with an A. I suppose I was already invested in Aileen before I really even began the book. This is what attracted me to it when I read the blurb. I have never had the pleasure of ready Wendy Hewlett prior to this so I had no idea what to expect. I was extremely happy that I loved this book as much as I did.
Ailey of Skye will take you on an emotional and suspenseful roller-coaster literally from the very beginning straight up until the end. If its got a label the emotion was felt, and a few others I probably can’t name were felt too. Aileen is still new at sobriety and she is running from her past right from the get go when she discovers that she has family in Skye Scotland. Problem is she has no clue who these people are and what the trip will entail. I sincerely felt as if I was right with her as she tackled the dangerous and scary parts in Toronto. I also felt the impact of the gorgeous place that Scotland is. The world building is phenomenal. I will definitely be awaiting whatever may come next from Wendy Hewlett.
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Paladin’s Hell is the much awaited first book of the Colorado Chapter Satan’s Devils MC from Manda Mellett. I adored the original Satan’s Devils MC stories so when I heard there would be a spinoff series with an emphasis on a Colorado Chapter I was hooked before I even read a single word of it. Colorado is one of my favorite places in the world so add that I would have an awesome new characters to watch enjoying Colorado is a win win in my book.
In Paladin’s Hell we get the full story of Jayden and Paladin. Jayden was rescued by the Satan’s Devils two years ago. This was the first time the two met and it seemed to be an instant attraction for the two. These two have to make a move to a new compound and things will get interesting. Will these two be able to withstand all the obstacles that seem to plague them? Is there any hope for a happily ever after? I can’t wait to see what will come next in the series. I know for sure I will love it so I am just ready for the newest adventure with the Satan’s Devils.
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So I was completely hooked on needing to read these books from the moment I read a few teasers floating around. I had some reservations at first because both the authors are new to me and I frankly despise most reverse harem novels. However, this book could not have hit it more squarely on the perfect mark if it tried. I was sucked into this imaginative, bright, and shiny new world full of steamy intrigue and magic I never knew existed. Elemental Fae Academy brings to life this fae world where Clare, our main character, is thrust to exist in when she receives her gifts on the eve of her 21st birthday.
If you think that sounds like enough for a fabulous and exciting storyline, you are probably right, but the authors throw us this harem built between the ever so sexy Exos and Titus and Clare. This gives us hot, hot scenes that will leave you gasping for air as much as Clare. It adds a much needed layer to the story that elevates this to being among the best I have read of harem romance. I am dying to know what will come next and honestly devouring book two is my plans for the evening right after I finish this review! I can’t wait to see what will happen!
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Deliciously Sinful Liaisons by L.M. Mountford
