Posts

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Rachel Moss

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! This is a fake fiance/fake marriage kind of story, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. It took me several chapters to really start getting into it, and I feel like the author skipped around a lot of events that she could have went into more detail about, like the wedding and just their life in general. Weeks and months would go by and everything was just kind of skipped or glossed over. I really enjoyed reading this story, it was enthralling and captured my attention and I loved the characters, but I would have enjoyed having a bit better of a timeline while I was reading this. I did enjoy this boom however and I can’t wait to read the next installment of this series!

View all my reviews“>

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

Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An interesting dark fantasy with a tortured protagonist. Ian Troy fears the power his body can wield, and has attempted for many years to drown out the calling to release it. He is shamed by how uncontrollable his magic can be, and has paid dearly at the times it has taken over him. Having white-knuckled through the temptations for a decade, he stumbles into a battle which thrusts him back into the world of magic. I liked getting to know this unlikely hero, the pieces of dark and the pieces of light. The plot has plenty of battle scenes with armed combatants, and a nefarious villain to be rooted out. Lots of twists and turns in the plot as Troy is forced back to answer for his past sins and to stop future ones. A solid book that will have you turning the pages as fast as you can.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
View all my reviews

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Donna Dawkin

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 finds Lauren free-lancing as a court stenographer after the events of Book 1, if you have the chance, read them in order to understand exactly what she went through.

When she finds herself temping with her ex-husband residing as judge over another murder in town, Lauren starts questioning staying on in Crawford… Even though she keeps trying to make healthy choices, continuing to work alongside the ex might not be one of them.

Romantic interest simmers along beside the twisting plot full of suspects and intrigue.. we keep hoping. Though you won’t get any spoilers out of me.

An excellent second book in what I hope will be just the beginning of many adventures for Lauren.

View all my reviews

Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Donna Dawkin

Silent Gavel (Crawford Mystery #1)Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The best thing about this story, it had me rooting for the main characters!
Told from the point of view of a court stenographer, the author introduces a widening cast of likeable characters and believable suspects. I enjoyed the moral dilemma Lauren faces, privy to all the details of a crime, we have a front row seat to see how she manages that information.. intrigue ensues!!
This a great Book 1 of a promised series!

View all my reviews

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Desiree Ottinger

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caspian Archer came from nothing until his uncle took him in, raised him as his own, and taught him everything he knew about running a highly successful company. When his uncle realizes that Caspian has become a workaholic, he tries to resolve it in the only way he can think of how to. He gives him an ultimatum. Get married and keep the company he has worked hard for over the years, or stay single and lose it all. For Caspian, that is easier said than done. He has surrounded himself with women that are beautiful and enjoyable, but not marriage material. Then he bumps into Paisley, a girl from his past that he knew before his uncle took him in. She’s unassuming, destitute, and the perfect girl for his dilemma. That is, until they actually fall in love with each other! Caspian has to open himself up to love or lose her and his chance at true happiness forever.

For the most part, I enjoyed this read. While I could not identify with Caspian or his world, I did connect with Paisley. I was drawn into their love story rather quickly. I appreciated that when Paisley was destitute, she never lost her pride and she knew her self worth. I would have liked to have seen more interactions with the other Titans of Manhattan, as this is the first book in the series. The next Titan was introduced in a very cursory manner in the middle of the book and wasn’t really mentioned again until the very end.

All in all, it was a quick read that was fun. However, it was a little too detailed for me in some parts. LOL I would definitely categorize this as a steamy, adult read.

View all my reviews

THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Krista Vaughan

The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 4)The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The fourth and final book in the series. Everything comes together so wonderfully. Vanessa and her immortal lovers are back in their final adventures trying to please the mothers. Vanessa and Raef are in Tartarus, fighting their way through literal hell. Grey is stuck the Overworld, unable to leave until he seals his deal. Aroz is kidnapped by his mother. This non-stop adventure check all the boxes! Adventure, romance and steamy love scenes. Be sure to give this a read!

View all my reviews

A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Confections Novella by Nicole Richards – Review by Felicia Bates

A Sweet ChristmasA Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As soon as the end of October/ beginning of November comes around I am in Christmas mode. My favorite part about the holiday approaching is reading a good, wholesome holiday romance. Think made for TV movie, in book form. I loved this novella from start to finish. It truly had everything I’ve come
to love in a holiday romance, cute, relatable characters, a believable storyline and a strong writing style. It isn’t often I find myself liking both main characters, I often find female main characters as needy or over the top, this wasn’t the case in this storyline. This is a new author to me so as always I didn’t quite know what to expect. She exceeded my expectations and I look forward to looking into her writing more in the future.

View all my reviews

Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine – Review by Jennie Betchel

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a sequel, but can be read without reading the first book. This book is a suspenseful mystery that kept my attention and made me want to keep reading. The author describes characters and settings with enough detail I could picture the scenes in my mind. I especially loved the attention given to food; I felt as though I were dining and experiencing the meals with the characters. As far as the mystery, I was happy the author kept me guessing who the killer was. Pick this one up if you are looking for a great mystery with a shocking ending.

Reviewed by @jrussia82

 

View all my reviews

A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Confections Novella by Nicole Richards – Review by Betsy Melano

A Sweet ChristmasA Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is one of those you can’t put down because it’s a great romance and just makes you feel like anything is possible at Christmas time. Thea Sheldon meets Benjamin Sweet when he knocks on her bakery door as she is closing up shop for Thanksgiving weekend. There’s instant chemistry between them but Thea is apprehensive. Although Ben is very forward in asking Thea out, Thea finds that she is attracted to him.
The author did a wonderful job of describing the bakery and other locations, the characters are wonderful and at times I’d even say amazing. It’s a feel good Christmas romance. This novella is the perfect book to bring happiness to your holiday season.

View all my reviews

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Angela Packard

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story captivated me from page one. Caspian was raised around wealth for most of his life by his uncle and has worked hard to one day take over his uncle’s company. His uncle finds out he is dying and, in his will, tells Caspian that he must wed…for one year plus a day or the company turns over to his cousins. Paisley’s mom was in a car accident and has been in a coma for months, her insurance is running out and needs to be moved to another facility. Paisley doesn’t know what she is going to do to pay for the care her mother still needs.
Caspian and Paisley knew each other a lifetime ago, growing up as neighbors. They happen to run into each other at the hospital after visiting their prospective family members. Caspian recognizes her eyes…but from where? He has to ask her name to place her in his mind. Finding out about her mother, Caspian offers marriage of convenience and they both will come out on top.
The slow burning sexual tension between them was making the pages smolder. Could I marry for convenience? Knowing my mother would be taken care of in a way that I couldn’t, probably. Was Caspian’s uncle right? Can love grow from nothing? I loved this story and can’t wait for more.

View all my reviews

Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved this book. I love how Breckin and Griff are relatable to real life. They spend time together and their feelings start to develop. Both have broken hearts and both scared to open up. I couldn’t wait to find out. Definitely enjoyed it so I’m going to read book 1 in the series.

View all my reviews

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Beverly Finnie

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Conveniently Yours is for the women who love an Alpha male romance! I’m not discounting the strength of our female main character, however alpha male novels have a following and this book right here should be at the top of their I WANT TO READ LIST! For me personally it’s a guilty pleasure!
It starts dominating oozing strength, but it sweetly comes full circle for Caspian, a man who’s early childhood was a nightmare. He did everything in his power to make sure never to return to that life again. Becoming one of the big serious titans of NYC. That is until his uncle kicks him down a few notches when he threatens to take it all away unless his nephew marries.
In slams Paisley right back into Caspian’s life, a man she hasn’t seen since he was her child & neighborhood hero. Paisley, down on her luck due to her mother being in a serious accident, doesn’t know how she’s going to survive.
You can use your imagination as to where it goes from there or YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND READ IT!!!! lol If you enjoy these types of romances like I do you’ll love it. It’s the best dose of Sweet & Spicy!!

@placexba

View all my reviews

A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Confections Novella by Nicole Richards – Review by Katie Kearney

A Sweet ChristmasA Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Around the holidays I definitely start looking for some warm and fuzzy type reads to sink into while cozy in my reading chair. This one definitely fit all that I was looking for. A Christmas movie in written form for sure. Thea and Ben were just what I needed. They each pulled me into their world. I just felt these two characters had a connection that was so easy to feel. This author did a wonderful of fitting these two together and it made for a fun and warm read. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. If you need something to sink into while getting cozy one click this wonderful book you definitely won’t regret it. I’m excited to see what else this author has to offer. Five stars and highly recommended!

View all my reviews

Caught in Midnight Shadows (The Caught Series Book 4) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Michelle Austin

Caught in Midnight Shadows (Caught series, #4)Caught in Midnight Shadows by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. The author pulled me right in with her writing.
Something strange is going on and Brant needs to try and figure out what is going on. His mother said something to Brant that he is determined to figure out what she meant. To figure out the mystery he has to go to Oregon.

Aubrey is a bartender with some plans of her own, one of them wasn’t meeting Brant. There seems to be something brewing between them, will Aubrey change her plans? There is a twist and someone starts stalking Aubrey. Will Brant be able to help keep Aubrey safe and figure out his own mystery?

Overall this was a thrilling, mysterious read. I felt like I had several different stories in one. Brant was such a caring and hawt cowboy. Aubrey was great, she was very independent and loving. You could feel their connection coming off the pages, I really enjoyed their story. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
View all my reviews

A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Confections Novella by Nicole Richards – Review by Nakyshia Leger

A Sweet ChristmasA Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One word: Steamy! From the moment Ben walked into Thea’s bakery, there was an undeniable connection between the two. Neither of them were looking for love, but a few fun nights quickly sparked those feelings they had to explore. This is a very quick and smooth read. The storyline flows and as you turn the pages, before you know it, you’re at the end and wanting more. Who doesn’t love a lighthearted and fun Christmas romance?! If you blush easily, get ready for some major blushing because the spark between Ben and Thea lights a major fire of passion and the author does not hold back!

View all my reviews

A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Contections Novella by Nicole Richard

A Sweet ChristmasA Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ahhh!! So, my LOVE of Christmas intrigued me into giving this book a read. I must say that I enjoyed it oh so much! It was a cute, fun, STEAMY, romance, that just so happens to take place during CHRISTMAS!! I love a good Christmas romance too 🙂 The characters were amazing and how the main characters meet was too cute!! The story was very sweet in general too! SOOO glad I chose to give a read. Loved the author’s writing style. This book was a page turner for sure. Excited to read more of author’s work!!

View all my reviews

Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm – Review by Carisa Saenz

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVE this book! Not only goes the author grab your attention with some wonderful detail. Caspian is a man with rough edges. The story goes into how he needs to settle down which he makes very clear he does not want to do but will do it for the good of the company. Paisley the woman he is forced to marry is very family-oriented and nothing like Caspian. This book overall start to finish is a must for your collection.

View all my reviews

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Katie Kearney

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is not at all for everyone but if you are In for a very bumpy ride with a character you can’t do anything but root for this is it. From the very beginning I knew I’d like this book. I just have a thing about the main character going through heck and back and still seeing light at the end of the tunnel when all they should see is darkness. This author wrote some very difficult scenes but they were very well done. That may sound a little weird but I really liked the writing style and the fact that the impossible situation Liz deals with aren’t sugar coated. It’s a well written book and if I could give more than five stars I’d happily do it but I’ll settle for huge five stars. Highly recommended!

View all my reviews

Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm – Review by Carisa Saenz

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVE this book! Not only goes the author grab your attention with some wonderful detail. Caspian is a man with rough edges. The story goes into how he needs to settle down which he makes very clear he does not want to do but will do it for the good of the company. Paisley the woman he is forced to marry is very family-oriented and nothing like Caspian. This book overall start to finish is a must for your collection.

View all my reviews

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Stephanie Colley

The story was phenomenal. It grabbed me in the prologue and didn’t let me go till the end.
It was a great take on magic. It can’t be used without a price, something living has to die. I haven’t heard of that take before that I remember. That part alone had my interest.

The story line was great also. Ian Troy is a Shinree soldier. He has the magic for battle, yet is kills everything and everyone around when doing it.
This type of power is hard to control.

Troy is running from his past. But now he has to go back to battle for his nation. But after vowing to never use his magic again, after a terrible loss, will he be able to help??

The narrator was on point with changing his voice and tone for each character. It made the story worth listening! I would love to listen to more books read by him.

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Daryian Lucas

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew I would be in for a good read from the first page lol. This book started off with a banger that had my mouth open from the first few paragraphs. Caspian and Paisley have a run in and reunite after almost 20 years apart. The catch is, they reunite to have a fake marriage that lasts a year and a day. This book is a good read. I couldn’t read the pages fast enough to find out what would happen next between the two.

View all my reviews

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Kearney

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m a total sucker for a marriage that benefits two main characters kind of book. So I knew going in I’d enjoy it, I absolutely loved it. Caspian and Paisley instantly had me feeling the connection they were about to have for the story. Caspian May just be my favorite male main character this year, he knows what he wants and goes right for it no matter what might stand in his way. Paisley is going through quite a lot and it’s easy to feel for her. Each one brought me so completely into their world that I easily got lost in the pages and hated when it was over. I’ll definitely be adding this one to my reading again list. Five big stars!

View all my reviews

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Paula R Sayers

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lauren is a court reporter for a deposition that catches her attention. Lauren ends up as the court reporter for the trial the deposition was taken for. She cannot get over the feeling that Daniel is innocent of murder and someone else is out there. When Maverick, Lauren’s Border Collie, discovers a dead body in the woods, things begin to heat up. This second installment in the Crawford Mysteries kept me hooked. It is a definite page turner!

View all my reviews

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Jenny See

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I liked it. This book has a little bit of everything; secret service, mafia, romance, action, and brutality. It was a good story that starts a little slow, but when it gets going it’s a page turner! Heads up if you have any triggers though, this book may not be for you.

View all my reviews

Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell – Review by Erica Shoebridge

Strega - Magic: The Spirit Never DiesStrega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very well-written novel that follows the women of the Ciofani family through time. These ‘wise women’ are intuitive, intelligent, romantic and strong – they are young independent women and the backbones of their families. I really enjoyed following the women that Russell drew for us, and the choices that determined their fates. The lush descriptions of Italy and Italian family tradition had me eating pasta and drinking wine three nights in a row… never a bad decision. The plot was very engaging and the way the authour was able to bring the past to life was gorgeous. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
View all my reviews

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Chrissy Spulak

Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I seriously could not stop turning these pages! This story was far too short, and I could have kept reading for another 500 pages, I’m sure. That being said, even though this is a shorter read, it is not lacking in any area! This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I am certainly not disappointed. In this paranormal romance, we have Acheron, a vulture shape-shifter, and Errapel, a hare shape-shifter. These two have been put together by fate, but they are not supposed to be. I was totally enthralled by this author’s writing and am so glad I jumped into this book. 5 stars!

View all my reviews

THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Alisa Boomer

The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 4)The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one is by far the BEST of this series! It was absolute perfection! A fantastic culmination of this adventure!! I cannot go on enough about the author’s brilliance in this “final” chapter. I am so excited to read the rest of her books.

View all my reviews

THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Chrissy Spulak

The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 4)The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Vanessa is back in the last book of this series, and this is my favorite adventure yet. Vanessa must steal eternal beauty for Alfie (Aroz’s mother, who also happens to be the Goddess of Beauty), and she must go all the way to the tip-top of Tartarus to get it. Will she be able to complete her task? Will she be able to resist sneaking a peak at the eternal beauty for herself? Once again, the characters in this book make the tale come alive and keep the pages turning. To get the most enjoyment out of this book, I recommend reading the first three books, as well – you will not be disappointed. This series is a must for anyone who loves steam and romance alongside mythology and action/adventure. 4 stars!

View all my reviews

Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell – Review by Jenni Bishop

Strega - Magic: The Spirit Never DiesStrega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is certainly a different style I have come to know from this author but that does not mean bad. On the contrary it is a unique and consuming story. It is set in Italy back in the 1600’s and 1800’s where the narrative and the history lets you see the author’s vision. There is witches and magic, reincarnations and treachery. Even though there is love there is tragedies that have not only shaped her life and the person she is but those of the ones who came before. But there is also humour and this author does humour so well. Will she be able to understand the whispers that surround her before time is up? Is she strong enough to weather the oncoming storm? This romantic story has enough suspense, drama and just the right amount of humour to keep the pages turning.
Reviewed by @jennadb

View all my reviews

THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Kerry Baker

The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 4)The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to finally get my hands on this book. I had been desperate to read it ever since finishing the previous book. The author wasted no time in pulling me straight back into the story. I found myself immersed in the characters again and completely hooked by everything happening.
This is truly such an exciting series to read. Right from the word go I have been captivated and thatbus no different with this book. For me I think this series has to be  highlight of the year and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

View all my reviews