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Salty Sebastian (Smirk Series book 3) by Jen Luerssen – Review by Michelle Austin

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Salty SebastianSalty Sebastian by Jen Luerssen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Salty Sebastian was a great 5 star read. And book three in the Smirk Series.

While in Vegas for a wine convention Kit meets Sebastian. He sort of saves her from a humiliating hook up that gave me a LOL moment. After a few hours of flirting they end up having a hot and steamy evening.

Fate steps in and two years later Kit ends up getting hired by Sebastian’s partner to work an internship at their winery. She has a dream to run her own winery one day. Sebastian has always kept boundaries with the interns, will he be able to with Kit? Can these two have a future?

I’m on track now and I”m not letting a one-night stand in Vegas derail me. Even the hottest night of my life -Kit

I really loved Kit she had me lol so many times. I loved the nickname she came up with for Sebastian as well, it fit perfectly. Sebastian was an alpha male with a dominant side to him. Kit really pushed his buttons at times. The connection these two had was great. If you’re looking for a great romance with some lol moments this is the book for you. Jen does a great pulling you in with her writing. I look forward to reading more from her.

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Austin

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1)Shattered by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered was a great 5 star read and book one in The Torzial Affair series.
I was pulled right in from the beginning and couldn’t put it down until I was done. This is even better than the first series and I loved that one as well.

Jenny and Brian meet while they are best man and maid of honor for their best friends wedding. They have an instant connection that gets a little heated, Brian does something that triggers an unexpected reaction from Jenny and she flees.

He is intrigued by her and wants to know more about her and why she fled. He typically doesn’t want anything more than one night but something is different this time.

Jenny owns Torzial and she doesn’t really know who Brian is. He’s got a lot more power than she realizes. She was instantly attracted to him and when these two reconnect we get quite the hot and steamy scenes.

There is so much going on and my emotions were all over the place. There are some things from the past that come up and create challenges. I really loved both Brian and Jenny they really complimented each other. I will also say that there are some scenes that may be triggers for some. All of the secondary characters were great. Via does a great job of pulling you right in with her writing. I highly recommend this series and the one prior you will love them. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Michelle Austin

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UnraveledUnraveled by Aubrey Bondurant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unraveled was a great 5 star read.

You get pulled right in from the beginning with Layla getting some shocking news and discovering her boyfriend cheating on her when she needed his support. She makes a decision that will take her on a new journey in her life.

Kellan’s ex shows up at a bar he’s at, it’s been six years and it’s definitely not a coincidence.
Russ comes up with a plan to help his friend Kellan by calling his sister Layla. When Layla walks in he is stunned at how beautiful she is and she’s pretending to be his girlfriend. He was instantly attracted to her and wanted more with her.

This story takes right off from here and I will warn that you will need a lot of kleenex. I’m emotionally exhausted after this book. All of the secondary characters were great, they all added a good element to the story. There are so many great elements to this story. Going through the journey with Layla and Kellan gives you such a realistic view on what people go through and the daily struggles. You can’t help but wonder if there will be a HEA for these two. If you’re looking for a great emotional read, this is the book for you. Aubrey does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her. 1-click and get started today.

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Michelle Austin

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mourning Islands was a good 4 star read.

Talmon has been out of the hospital for about 2 years, he was in for PTSD. He is a veteran of the Battle of Mogadishu. He has been hired to go to the Mourning Islands and infiltrate into the lives of some people that are running a new resort on the island and spy on them.

He ends up befriending Claire, Rusty and Marlene who he falls for. When some truths are revealed about what he really needs to do, will he be able to do what is asked of him?

Overall I really enjoyed this book. It took me just a bit in the beginning to get pulled in, but once I was I couldn’t stop reading. We get mystery, romance and so much more. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. The plot was great and be prepared for some unexpected twist and turns. If you like thrilling mysteries with twists you will really enjoy this one. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Out of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Michelle Austin

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Out of the Box CollectionOut of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Out of the Box Collection that features Out of the Box Awakening, Out of the Box Regifted and Out of the Box Everlasting was a 5+ read. My emotions were all over the place and I needed several kleenex to make it through.

We start with Olivia moving to Chicago to be with her husband who just transferred for work. When she gets there his friend Ash is the one who picks her up. And of course her husband conveniently seems to be out of town, alot. She starts to see a side to Ash that is something that she never had with her husband, they enjoy each others company but never cross a line. When Olivia gets some devastating news, Ash is there for her. Can there possibly be a future for these two?

As we move forward through all three books we see so many different levels of life experiences with twists and turns. There is tragedy and some hidden secrets that resurface. I really was rooting for Olivia to find the happiness that she truly deserved and Ash tugged at my heartstrings. All of the secondary characters were great, I loved all the kids and the band members. I did not care for Olivia’s husband and his actions. This story really makes you think about things as you are getting older. You don’t realize how much you rely on some people until they are no longer there and you are left trying to rebuild. The details of the story were amazing and pulled me right in. Having all three books at once was great, I didn’t have to wait to find out what was coming next. If you’re looking for a great second chance romance series, this is a must read. I highly suggest 1-clicking and getting started as soon as you can.

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Dracones Guardian (Dracones Book 6) by Sheri-Lynn Marean – Review by Michelle Austin

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Dracones Guardian: Dark Dragon, Archangel Paranormal/Fantasy RomanceDracones Guardian: Dark Dragon, Archangel Paranormal/Fantasy Romance by Sheri-Lynn Marean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dracones Guardian: Dark Dragon was a great 5 star read. This is a great paranormal/fantasy romance. Once I started I couldn’t put it down.

This is a great story with Zander and Chloe. Zander is an archangel committed to keeping people safe from fallen angels. When he ends up on earth he has his children to keep safe. Than he meets Chloe. There is something about her that draws him in. The thing is, she is human. Things take a serious turn when an enemy makes themselves known.

Can Zander keep everyone safe? Can he have more with Chloe?

My emotions were all over the place. The author did a great job with the detail and pulling you right into the scenes, I felt like I was right there at times. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. You can read as a stand alone but I suggest reading the books prior to this one, you will connect better with the characters. I can’t wait to read more from this author and series.

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Tracking Numbers (Lost Boys MC BOOK 1) by Janice M. Whiteaker – Review by Michelle Austin

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Tracking NumbersTracking Numbers by Janice M. Whiteaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tracking Numbers was a great 5 star read and book one in the Lost Boys MC series. I love MC and I was pulled right into this story.

Tracker is assigned to protect Kerri by her father. Kerri is very strong, spunky and quite the handful for him. The bantering between these two was great. There is an instant connection between them.

Tracker is a hot alpha male who found help from Kerri’s father when he was young. He eventually joined the King’s Knights. Kerri always told herself she wasn’t going to fall for a biker but when she met Tracker, there was something different about him. He was determined to show her he wasn’t like the rest of them.

Overall I really enjoyed this read. These two helped each other in so many ways. They were meant for each other and I really enjoyed their story. We do get a HEA which I was happy with. I look forward to reading more from this series and author.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda J. Burson – Review by Michelle Austin

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

Murder Among Friends was a great 5 star read. This was my first read from Linda Burson and I was pulled right in. This read has so much going on, it’s a great suspense thriller. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next.

Camille is an investigator and is needing an overdue break from work, she ends up going to her brothers house in Connecticut. While visiting her brother a woman goes missing and she can’t help but offer assistance to her brother since he and his partner are on the case. So much for the break she was looking forward to.

Will she be able to help them solve the case? What will happen when she gets involved with the family?

Overall this was a great, thrilling read. The secondary characters were great, they added a lot to the story. Camille was a very strong character who was determined to solve the crime. I really liked the relationship that she had with her brother, I did have a couple of LOL moments with them. I really enjoyed the writing style and detail that was in this story. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started on this great read.

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BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Michelle Austin

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BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New ZealandBECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand was a great 5 star read.
This series has pulled me in more and more with each part I read and now I’m sad to see it end. My emotions were all over the place once again. I was excited to see how Soren’s story would end and I wasn’t disappointed.

Sorens story continues, he gets a great opportunity to run a hotel in New Zealand. While there he runs into a couple of women from his past. This throws him off and brings up so old feelings.

What will Soren do? Can he finally get a HEA?

I love Soren and only wanted the best for him. This can be read as a stand alone but I suggest reading the first five parts first to get the whole story. All of the secondary characters were great and we got to see some old faces as well. There were several twist and turns that threw me for a loop. Overall I really loved this whole series and I highly recommend that you 1-click and get reading from the beginning. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Perfectly Played by Holly Kerr – Review by Michelle Austin

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Perfectly PlayedPerfectly Played by Holly Kerr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Perfectly Played by Holly Kerr was a good 4 star read.
Once I started, the pages flew by. This is a second chance romance.
This is Flora and Dean’s story.

These two literally run into each other in Las Vegas after they both have failed relationships.She is a runaway bride and he was dumped by his girlfriend. It’s an instant connection between them. Fate steps in and they end up seeing each other again at Flora’s flower shop.

They decide to be friends and find they have a love of sports in common, he played baseball and she played softball. As they spend more time together the closer they become.

Will they let their walls down and let each other in? Will they have a HEA?

Overall I really enjoyed this book. All of the secondary characters were great. The emotions are all over the place as these two try and figure things out. We do get dual POV which I really like. I wouldn’t mind seeing more from some of the characters. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two: A Second Chance Stepbrother/co-CEO Romance by Deborah Ann – Review by Michelle Austin

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MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book TwoMaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two by Deborah Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set (Book 1 & 2) was a great 5 star read.
I was excited to read these first two books in the series. I was pulled right in and didn’t want to stop until I was done.

Maddison and Jaxon had a steamy encounter when they were young, then Jaxon left town breaking her heart. When Jaxon’s dad weds Maddison’s step sister, it causes them to be step-siblings which adds a twist to the story. Now he’s back in her life acting like nothing happened working as co-CEO to the family business and wants her back. He is determined to show her that he’s back for good and will never hurt her again.

Will she let her walls down and let him back in? Can they have a HEA?

Of course this is somewhat of a taboo relationship which makes it a little more interesting.
I loved both of these characters. Maddison is stubborn, smart and pretty. Jaxon is a hot alpha, a charmer and very confident in himself. My emotions were all over the place. There were several up and down moments. If you’re looking for a great second chance romance, this is the series for you.

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Secure Again: A Chase Group Story by R.L. Dunn – Review by Michelle Austin

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Secure Again: A Chase Group StorySecure Again: A Chase Group Story by R. L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Again: A Chase Group Story was a great 5 star read.
Once I started I couldn’t put it down. There is so much going on with all the characters.
Elizabeth is a surgeon and Martin is the CEO of Chase Security.

Elizabeth is a very caring person and becomes concerned when she starts seeing patients from the local jail coming in with injuries. When Martin gets called home after his brother has been shot, he finds out that Elizabeth is the one keeping his brother alive. These two have a history that didn’t end well for them.

As the investigation continues on both the shooting and the jail injuries things intensify. Can Chase Security get the answers and solve the mystery? Will Elizabeth and Martin reconnect and have a second chance at a HEA?

Overall I loved this book, I was pulled right in and couldn’t wait to see what was coming next. You get suspense, mystery, romance and so much more. I am really enjoying this series. All of the secondary characters are great. I highly recommend this series.

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Crafting Love (Wine & Furniture Series Book 1) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Michelle Austin

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Crafting LoveCrafting Love by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Crafting Love was a good 4 star read and the first book in the Wine & Furniture series.

Kelly loves living in a small town. She is happy with all aspects of her life. While out with friends she meets Kirk. Kelly had pretty much given up on having love in her life, that is until Kirk. Kirk was great, he was perfect for Kelly.

Can they have a HEA?

Kirk offers to help Kelly with some things around her house. The more time he spends with her the closer they start to get. You can feel their connection coming off the pages.
I really loved all of the secondary characters. A.E. Gamrat does a great job of pulling you with her writing, I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas – Review by Michelle Austin

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Past Storm and FirePast Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Past Storm and Fire was a good 4 star read. I was pulled right in by the authors writing.
We get mystery, romance, adventure and so much more.

We start during a hurricane where we meet Val and Karl and see that things are not perfect for them. We bounce from past to present with Val. She has visions of Iceland and starts to write a story that spans a thousand years. Val loses herself in her story to get away from her troubles at home.

All of the characters were great. The detail was amazing and my emotions were all over the place. This is my first read from Christy, she makes me want to write a book to get away from my reality as well, but I’m sure it wouldn’t be as great as this one was. If you’re looking for a great book, 1-click and get started today.

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Death and the Crone: Book Three of the Lucky Devil Series by Megan Mackie – Review by Michelle Austin

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Death and the Crone: Book Three of the Lucky Devil SeriesDeath and the Crone: Book Three of the Lucky Devil Series by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Death and the Crone: Book Three of the Lucky Devil Series
by Megan Mackie was a good 4 star read. This book pulled me right in.

Margaret is a homeless woman in Chicago who meets Elias, a very good looking young man. He invites her to come home with him, of course Margaret had her suspicions, but she went.
She isn’t a happy woman and has her doubts about how her life will be.

The more time she spends with Elias she starts to see and feel things. His home is also very mysterious and magical.

Will Elias be able to help Margaret?

Overall I really enjoyed this read, there are twists and turns that add great elements to the story. The secondary characters were great. I really liked both Margaret and Elias. My emotions were all over the place with Margaret and her story. I suggest reading the series in order, however this can be read as a stand alone. I was pulled right in by Megan’s writing, I can’t wait to read more.

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Problematic Love (Rogue Series Book 8) by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Michelle Austin

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

Problematic Love was a great 5 star read and book eight in the Rogue series.
This is Danny Boy and Amelia’s story.

Amelia had struggled with her feelings for Danny Boy, being that he was a patient of hers. But she decides to come to the United States to try and make things work with Danny Boy, although he’s not sure if he can.

Danny is a recovering addict who has laid out his past to Amelia, he can’t help but wonder if he’s good enough for her. Can they really make it work? Can he lower his walls and let her in?

There were so many emotional pieces in this book, make sure you have kleenex. We get lots of twist and turns.They will be pushed to make some hard choices in order to move forward. I was hoping that these two would get it figured out and I wasn’t disappointed. I have to say I think they are one of my favorite couples in the series. I loved seeing all of the other secondary characters, it’s fun to see others from the series. I believe you can read this as a stand alone by I highly suggest you start from the beginning. I can’t wait to see more from this series.

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Edge of the Storm (Silent Secrets Book 2) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Michelle Austin

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Edge of the Storm: Book 2 (Silent Secrets)Edge of the Storm: Book 2 by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Edge of the Storm was a great 5 star read and book two in the Silent Secrets series by Lisette Kristensen.

She hit like a hammer, and was deadly like a rifle.

I love Blackbird (Sloane), she is an extremely strong character and knows how to take care of things. We continue with her story and as she finishes her training she is paired up with Halo.

We get a little glimpse at Adam, who Sloane has developed a little crush on during her training. But fraternization is forbidden.

Blackbird and Halo end up in Rome, when something goes wrong and Halo goes missing Blackbird is part of the search team. We get a lot of non stop action and edge of your seat moments. Can Blackbird and her team find Halo before it’s too late? Can they stop the terrorists plans?

The sad thing about betrayal, it never comes from the enemy.

Overall this was a thrilling read. This cannot be read as a stand alone or you will be completely lost. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. Once I got started I couldn’t stop until I was done, and I’m impatiently waiting for the next book in the series. Thank you Lisette for another great read.

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Squall Line (The Inland Seas Series Book One) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Michelle Austin

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Squall Line (The Inland Seas Series Book 1)Squall Line by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Squall Line
(The Inland Seas Series #1)
by Gwyn McNamee

Squall Line was a great 5 star read and book one in The Inland Seas series.
This is War and Grace’s story and I was pulled in right from the beginning. This is a modern pirate romance.

War ends up on Grace’s ship and takes her hostage. As they spend time together they start to build a connection along with driving each other crazy. Grace was pushing War for answers to her questions and learned more about him. She started to see a different side to him. We do get some steamy moments from these two as well. I had some LOL moments at the bickering between them. Can War keep Grace out of danger? Can they have more together?

I loved Grace she was a strong character and War was a hot, loyal man. All of the secondary characters were great. If you’re looking for a read that has action, mystery, steam and so much more this is the series for you. Overall I loved this read and the ending was great. I can’t wait to read more from this series.

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Tainted Saint (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Michelle Austin

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Tainted Saint (Hawke Family #5)Tainted Saint by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tainted Saint was a great 5 star read and book #5 in the Hawke Family.
I was pulled in once again by Gwyn McNamee’s writing, I couldn’t put it down until I was done.

Saint and Caroline were great, you could feel their connection coming of the pages. Saint works security in the clubs and Caroline is a reporter. When she goes to a masquerade party she believes she has anonymity but Saint knows who she is. Will their one night turn into more? Or will Saint continue to feel like he’s not good enough?

Overall this is a thrilling edge of your seat read with some steamy moments as well. The secondary characters were great as usual. You can read this book as a stand alone but I highly suggest reading the series so you can’t connect better with the characters. I can’t wait to read more from Gwyn and this series.

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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Michelle Austin

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Drawing BloodlinesDrawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawing Bloodlines was a great 5 star read and book one in The Princeton Allegiant series.
This is my first read from Deborah Garland and I loved it. I’ve gotten away from the vampire reads but Deborah has pulled me back into the genre with this book.

We start with Elizabeth at the OBGYN, and I had so many LOL moments with her thoughts. When she meets Dr. Alexander Manning during her blood draw, she has even more thoughts that seem to cause him to react in certain ways. After the draw she is a little dizzy and finds herself walking into a room and witnessing something that can’t be right, she must have been hallucinating, or was she?

Alexander was having a hard time resisting Elizabeth. Her scent was drawing him in and he had to taste her blood. Now he has a problem that he needs to figure out how to fix before it’s too late. When he goes to her home he encounters something he didn’t expect from her, she wanted him even after what she saw.

These two had such a hot and steamy connection. Things take some big twists when Alexander is ordered to mate with the new commander. But he also has some secrets of his own. Can Alexander and Elizabeth get a HEA?

If you’re looking for a great read with steamy scenes, LOL moments, twist and turns this is the book for you. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

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Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett – Review by Michelle Austin

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Demon's Angel: Satan's Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC was a great 5 star read and book two in the Colorado Chapter.

Watch the devil and feel the demon

Demon is the president for Satan’s Devils MC. While looking at some new locations for tattoo shops, Demon sees a woman walk by he hasn’t seen in years, someone he had promised to watch over and had failed, Violet. Violet is the sister of Demon’s best friend, through the years he has lost touch with her. When did she come back? And when did she have a baby?

Demon had a feeling that Violet was hiding something, but what?

Violet needs to protect her baby. She doesn’t feel like she has an option in the choices she made to protect him. And life has dealt her a terrible hand with her family, she has lost her brother, dad and her mom is deteriorating with dementia. Will she be able to keep her son safe? Will she open up to Demon and allow his MC to help her?

There is so much more to this great read. Violet was such a strong woman and Demon was great also, he was very protective of his family. All of the secondary characters were great. I can’t wait to read more from this series. If you’re looking for a great thrilling read, 1-click and get started on this series.

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Michelle Austin

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Heart was an emotional 5 star read and book four in the Hollywood Hearts series.

Faith decides to take a break from acting and goes to her grandmother’s home in Sonoma Valley. This is where she sees a man she hasn’t talked to in 20 years, someone who brings lots of feelings back for her.

Cole Cooper was someone who played a big part in Faith’s teenage years. They were always together. While she was gone to Hollywood he would check in on her Grandmother and visit with her. He was a stuntman who has taken a break from the scene to run his ranch and winery.

Cole and Faith end up spending time together, she also meets someone important to Cole that really threw her off. When Cole and Faith find themselves being offered an opportunity to work on a film together, things get interesting from here.

My eyes must have been panicked because he leaned in and whispered, “I won’t let you fall.” Stupid man. It was too late for that. I’d fallen for him at the age of seventeen.

We get danger, teary eyed moments, steamy moments and unexpected twist and turns. I loved all of the secondary characters and would love to see more from some of them. I was very happy with the ending, although I was a little nervous thinking it wasn’t going the way I wanted it to. Overall I loved this book and am loving this series. Each book can be read as a standalone. 1-click and get started today.

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Temptation and Seduction by L.M. Mountford – Review by Michelle Austin

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

Temptation and Seduction was a steamy 5+ star read. This was a great compilation of hot and steamy short stories.

Just Once is a friends to lovers read.
Faye and Terry grew up together, they were close friends throughout their childhood. When Faye finally decides to make the first move things take a steamy twist. I have to say that I would love to read more on these two, I didn’t like the way it ended, I need more.

Valentine Misadventure
Sophie and her bodyguard are at a club enjoying themselves, they have taken things further into a steamy relationship. When her father’s men show up things take a scary twist, can they have a good Valentines day?

Play Time
James is a college student who meets a very sexy woman who isn’t shy about what she wants from him. After he goes home with her, things take a very interesting twist.

Stepdaddy’s Bad Girl
This story had me cringing at times. Eric comes across to me as a dirtbag arrogant stepfather. When he hears his step daughter trying to sneak out he decides to teach her a lesson. This is a very dark and twisted read that may have triggers for some. I have to say I love the dark and taboo but this was violent to an extent that I was a little uncomfortable.

Sweet Temptations
Richard encounters a very flirty babysitter. She is very straightforward about what she wants from him, and he can’t stop fantasizing about her. Can he resist or will he break his vows?

Sweet Temptation (The Boss’s Daughter)
Richard is once again being tempted, this time by his Boss’s daughter. Will he stay strong or will he give into temptation?

I overall really enjoyed these short stories, I”m not sure I would classify it as erotica. I wouldn’t mind reading more from some of these characters. I would like some back story to learn more and others moving forward. I will warn that some of the scenes can get graphic and I would recommend 18+ readers.

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Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R.L. Dunn – Review by Michelle Austin

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Secure DesireSecure Desire by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Desire was a 5+ star read and A Chase Group Novel.
All I can say is wow, I was pulled in right from the beginning.

Cassie is an FBI agent who has had a couple of huge tragedies in her life. She has closed herself off from any type of relationship, she’s damaged.
Ian Chase met Cassie six years prior and was smitten with her, seeing her again now has brought the feelings back and he starts to pursue her. Ian is an ex-Navy Seal who owns his own successful private security team and I might add is extremely hot.

Cassie remembers meeting Ian but had suffered a traumatic event that has caused her to shut down and have panic attacks. She’s afraid to get close to anyone for fear of rejection.

You won’t like me once you know what I am – Cassie

There is a huge twist at a charity event that had my emotions all over the place. I will warn it does get graphic and had me cringing at times. My heart went out to Cassie and everything that she went through. I was on the edge of my seat pretty much the whole time waiting to see what was coming next. Can Ian and his team keep Cassie safe? Will Cassie finally let Ian into her heart?

There is so much more to this read. I loved all of the characters, they all added great elements to the story. Some I didn’t care for, some I loved. I can’t wait to see more from several of them. I highly recommend this read and I look forward to reading more from R.L. Dunn. I need more from the Chase Group. I loved them.

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen was a good 4 star read.

I was pulled in right from the beginning, Sloane’s husband has turned on the family which means they must die. Sloane had no idea her husband was going to do what he did and she refused to go into protective custody, so she runs. She ends up going to an old friend for help, who sends her to a very unexpected place. I definitely did not see this piece coming and I’m still not sure where some of it connects, but I will say there were some mighty steamy scenes.

Never attract attention to yourself. Never give them anything to remember you by.

As we move more into the story, Sloane learns exactly what is expected of her and becomes one heck of a tough girl. This is a short read that includes two of the books from the series. There were several great characters. The story did seem to move really fast at times and I would have liked to have seen a little more of the Chateau Imperium and Bettino, overall I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more from this author and series.

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone – Book 1: Emery & Jackson was a good 4 star read.
This is a contemporary romance that pulled me right in.

Emery had a not so great past of getting hurt so she was guarded. She also has a secret that she hopes will stay hidden, but will it?
Jackson has a playboy rep and when he meets Emery he is pulled in by her, he really liked her and was great at trying to get through her walls.

Things take an interesting twist when both of their pasts make an appearance. Can they have a HEA?

We get some very steamy moments along with some unexpected twist and turns. I really liked Emery and Jackson, you could feel their chemistry coming off the pages. All of the secondary characters were great, I especially loved Grandma, she had me LOL so many times. We also got a glimpse into some other couples and I look forward to seeing more from them in the series. This was a great start to the series and I can’t wait for the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.

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Run to the Sea (Reigning Hearts Book 1) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Run to the Sea by K.G. Fletcher was a great 5 star read and the first book in the Reigning Hearts series. This is a great emotional 2nd chance romance.

This is Thomas (Cappy) and Emeline’s (Em) story. These two grew up as best friends until college got in the way and Thomas left, causing them to lose touch. When he returns home after his grandfather’s passing he sees Em.

Em is surprised to see Cappy after so many years. Seeing each other has caused some old feelings to rise. Em is now a painter and does some beautiful work. The more time they spending reminiscing the closer they get. Can these two possible reconnect and have something?

I really loved this story, my emotions were all over the place. There are some twists and turns as they go through the memories. Cappy was great, he was super sweet and a very sensitive man, he was feeling guilt for not staying in touch with his grandfather. Em was beautiful and talented. You could feel their connection coming right off the pages. K.G. Fletcher has once again pulled me right in with her writing. I look forward to reading more from this series.

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Operation Boyfriend by Molly Zenk – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Operation Boyfriend was good 4 star read.

We meet Glynnis who has a bad history with dating and her mother doesn’t fail to ever remind her of that. She is pushing her to find the one and get married. She has sworn off dating until her best friend convinces her to get back out in the dating world.

She meets Corin, a nerdy shy guy who has been watching her for two months trying to get the nerve up to talk to her. Thanks to his sisters encouragement he finally did. She also meets Daniel a successful and confident man. There is something that she likes about each of them.

There are some other strange twists that occur and makes you question some things. Are things really as they seem? Overall I enjoyed the book and the characters. I had my favorite and had fingers crossed he would be the one. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Michelle Austin

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

Hawke was a great 5 star read and book one in the Men of Syn series.
This is Charlotte and Nathan’s (Hawke) story.

Hawke is completing the work on his new club Syn and he wants to throw a great party. Some friends have referred him to call Platinum Dreams. When he meets the owner there is something familiar about her.

Charlotte knows who Hawke is almost instantly. He’s the Dom who left her bound at a club and didn’t look back. It was an experience that left her humiliated. They agree to work together to plan the opening party, the more time they spend together the more the attraction builds.

Hawke has some demons from the past that he is struggling with, Charlotte is trying to get through the walls. Will she succeed?

We get so much more with this read. There is danger, suspense, BDSM, scorching scenes and so much more. I loved this book and I can’t wait to read more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Michelle Austin

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things We Lost is a good 4 star read and book one in the Loving Locksley series. Shae Banks pulled me right in with her writing and I couldn’t stop until I was done.

Nathalie gets a new job and goes out on the town with her friend to celebrate. While at the club she comes face-to-face with her first love and ex that left her 13 years ago. He want’s to catch up but Nathalie refuses and brushes him off.

Jason doesn’t give up easily and finally convinces Nathalie to meet up with him. There are some secrets revealed about why he made the choices he did. The connection is still there between them and they decide to try again. Can they finally get their HEA?

We get some steamy moments that may steam up your kindle. The secondary characters were great and I wouldn’t mind seeing more from some of them. Overall I really enjoyed Jason and Nathalie’s story, I had some LOL moments with their bantering. I look forward to reading more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

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