Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is about Damian and Bryanna .Bryanna is in deep trouble and doing everything she can to keep her family safe .Damian is hired to find her and protect her an unexpected attraction developed between the two .The chemistry is incredible. This book is a must read I finished it I one day
Two Hearts, One Stone by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
Wow! Loved this book, the story was short and sweet. I wish I could see more of this couple, and what the future held for them, but by the ending I’m thinking it would be nothing but love and beauty. I was really hurting with Emmy when there were a couple of misunderstandings with Stone and other ladies, and he gets upset by them but I understand her, he is a man whore and she is reluctant to trust him to be with one woman. It is so sweet to see him do a complete turn around when faced with raising a baby, it melted my heart and made me happy to see him want a forever kind of love finally after al the years of playing around. Even though the story was short, all of the info that needed to be there was there and I enjoyed meeting all the characters. I look forward to what is next from this author.
Hook’s Little Mermaid by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is Book #1 in “The Untold Stories” series by Suzanna Lynn. I accidentally read Book #2 first so backtracked to this one.
In this tale, we learn about how Captain Jameson Shaw became Captain Hook, obsessed w/ Peter Pan and a little mermaid friend of Pan’s. As I am absolutely NOT a fan of the Peter Pan complex – in which men never want to outgrow being little boys – I have to admit that I’ve never read “Peter Pan,” and thus know very little about the actual fairy tale. However, one can enjoy this tale w/o knowing the “real” story.
Shaw is obsessed w/ finding and killing Peter Pan, blaming him for kidnapping his son, a child he had only recently met. The child was apparently killed while being one of the Lost Boys. Pan is friends w/ a little mermaid, Elynna. Shaw encounters a witch in the form of a mermaid, who has her own reasons for wishing to hunt down Pan and his little friend. We meet Red Riding Hood again, when Red gives Shaw some of the ever-burning ash from the Blakx Forest to defeat the kraken at sea when he goes on his quest for Pan. But first, Shaw and his crew go to Fairyland to kidnap a fairy, as they will need fairy dust to capture Pan. Thus we meet Tinker Bell, who honestly is my favorite character in this story, as she stays mostly true to herself and her own goals, as opposed to every other character in this story!
As in all fairy tales, nothing is as it seems. Shaw’s thirst for revenge makes him overlook the shady character of Zerena the mermaid witch until it is too late. Pan isn’t all selfish little boy, either. There’s lots of action and plenty of tongue-in-cheek dialogue, which is enjoyable. The action occurring when Shaw accidentally loses his hand was confusing, but it IS a fairy tale, so doesn’t have to always make sense.
All in all, I just didn’t enjoy this tale as much as the one about Red Riding Hood, and am looking forward to Book #3 which is about the Beauty and the Beast. I’m looking forward to how Ms. Lynn treats that story. As long as the beautiful library is there, I’ll be fine!
Red’s Tangled Tale by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Little Red Riding Hood is the little girl who skips through the woods to visit her grandmother and bring her treats, but who is also scared of the Big Bad Wolf, but this is not necessarily true, she actually lives with her grandmother and Red is the name the villagers who who shun her have given her because of her red cloak she wears and she isn’t scared of the Big Bad Wolf, she hunts him.
Red lives in Ravenmore in an area known as Timbergard by the Blakx forest where huge wolves prowl on a night, it is said to have been cursed by a sorceress and cut off from the rest of the kingdom by another who used a fire to burn a border, which it is said to be still burning, but out of all who live there, only Red’s father was brave enough to go hunting in those woods, now it is up to Red to do since he was killed by the wolves a year before. When Red kills a wolf the merchants are always trying to short change her from everything from the meat to the pelt, despite the fact that they would be cold and starving if she didn’t hunt, but when she brings the latest prepared kill, an old friend, Captain Hook helps her out with the pelt, but he has changed and Red is determined to find out why. After Hook tells Red his tale, she agrees to help him to through the forest and collect some of the ash he needs from the border, so they prepare what they need, albeit the pirates think that Red is just a girl, the Captain soon puts them right and they agree that they will meet at Red’s grandmother’s house and set off at first light the next day
As Red and the pirates set off, much to the dismay of her grandmother, Red explains that she will lead the way and that they must listen to her, but the pirates aren’t used to long treks in the forest and after a few hours, they stop to eat, drink and rest, this is were one of the pirates sees his first wolf print and the size of it scares him. Later on, as it starts to get dark, Red insists that they find somewhere to camp for the night, the best place she finds is a cave at the source of the river, it means they have to wade through the cold water to it, but it will be safe and somewhere they can light a fire to dry off. The next day the pirates start to complain about being tired and hungry, so they rest before they get the ash, however, because of this, they are still a ways away from the cave when night starts to fall and the wolves start to hunt them, so Red has to make a drastic decision and she decides to run and lead the wolves away from the pirates. As she does it, she falls down a hill and when she gets to the bottom, she sees a white wolf chasing her, it reminds her of the one who chased her out of the woods the night of her father’s death, but soon she sees a place ahead of her which is far from ordinary, but it is something which could save her life.
Will Red be able to lead the wolves away from the pirates and will this mysterious place be the saving grace she hopes it is, or will there be something inside which could spell the end of her existence? This is a story of secrets, revelations, bravery and magic, it is another untold story which will change your view of Red and fairy tales in general while leaving you wanting more.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Daisy’s Darkness by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
WOW! What an awesome read! I could not put this book down. I didn’t know if Daisy was going to make it through this year in high school. The bullying she suffers would be too much for anyone and the fact that nobody in her family could recognize that she was hurting really made my heart lurch. I was very grateful to see the love and support she had within her family and friends groups and was hoping to see a little more happen with Griffin but I was satisfied with what we got. I would highly recommend this book for all young adults. Even though this is just a book, these scenarios are real and happen to teenagers all around. It would be nice for all youth to see how bullying of any kind could effect someone and what they can turn to, to make themselves feel better, or how they discipline theirselves because of it. I did not catch the other books in the series, this book can be read as a stand alone.
Twisted Throttle by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely adore this author; her books never fail to entertain me and I have read quite a few if not all of them. All of the storylines are different and so to are the characters, a true testament to her as an author when you can write so many books and they are always different! Twisted Throttle was such an amazing read from beginning to end. I love the crossover with the other series and seeing new generation if characters coming through. I loved Peg so to read Noah (Throttle’s) story was great. Gwen was a brilliant character to read about and the sparks definitely flew between her and Throttle! Such an amazing read from beginning to end and I cannot wait for whatever Ms Mellett brings out next – I shall be eagerly awaiting it!!
Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this story. It was a great rom com read and one that I would highly recommend. I loved Willow, she was such a relatable character, the author really made her feel believable. There were a few laugh out loud moments between her and Gun, they had a nice amount of chemistry and attraction.
The flow of the story was really good, it made it so easy to read. Overall a fantastic read and I can’t wait to read more from Ms May again in the future.
The Executive’s Decision by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Executive’s Decision (The Keller Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie. This is a great boss/secretary romance. Its the story of Zach Benson who is the head of a very successful corporation. He is committed to perfection in his job and that is his main focus. When he meets Regan Keller he has feelings he’s never felt before and wants it all with her. He knows she has been hurt in the past but hopes he can get her to trust him. Regan Keller has had an office romance before and when she feel in love with him it turned out horribly when he committed a horrendous crime against her. Will she be able to get past the past and let her heart open up to Zach. Zach is always used to getting what he wants and Regan is no different. He’s determined to get her and the life he’s dreamed of. Read The Executive’s Decision to find out what happens!
Hook’s Little Mermaid by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is brilliant for revisiting your childhood favourite fairy tales as an adult. This was a fresh spin on the Captain Hook/Peter Pan story and I really enjoyed it. Captain James Shaw is hell bent on revenge, blaming Peter Pan and the Lost Boys for the death of his son. Whilst plotting how to bring down his nemesis he meets a mermaid along the way who enthrals and makes him question everything he knew. The character building was brilliant and the story was so beautifully written. This is definitely a saga that I am going to continue with, looking forward to see what happens next.
City of Whispers by Katt Powers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Katt powers has a way of taking you to a place you would never even imagine with the vivid descriptions and worthy telling the story kept me gripped the entire time. When I first started to read this book I thought hmm ok lets give it a try. So when I started reading I started picturing everything she was saying and got totally lost in this book world. I was up until three in the morning reading this book and could not put it down. This is a book that I definitely can’t wait for the second one to be done thank you for such an amazing book.
Love Between the Lines by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love Between the Lines by A.D. Brazeau. This is such a fun, cute romance. Its the story of Marlowe Bennet who is a romance writer with no romance in her life. She has become a very successful romance author and along with her 2 best friends, her sister Lucy and Iris her life is pretty content. She loves her 2 cats, her friends, writing her books and not dealing with anything else. She has a very bad case of anxiety. When she happens to meet the handsome Heath Rochester a model for romance novels she is smitten. Heath is ready to stop modeling and start running his family’s bookstore. He has a dream of doing that with Marlowe by his side. Will Marlowe be able to get past her anxiety and let her hair down and enjoy Heath or will she stick to her Hermit ways.
Love Between the Lines by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love Between the Lines by A.Z. Brazeau earns 4 out of 5 stars for me. This was a highly enjoyable, quick read that centers around the burgeoning relationship between protagonist Marlowe Bennet and a book cover model named Heath Rochester. Marlowe is a writer who loves her cats. Heath is a successful model who returns home to take over running his family’s bookstore.The pair, who already have a little bit of history, spark a relationship that is full of enough drama and tension to keep the pages turning. Not only is this story a charming, funny contemporary romance, it also addresses the struggles of mental health maintenance. Marlowe lives with anxiety and attends therapy where she learns realistically helpful strategies. I appreciate every aspect of this story and am glad it is only the first in this series.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3) by Via Mari
4 Stars
This is the third book in the series but it can be read as a stand-alone. This is the first one that I have read and I need to definitely go back and read the others. It is filled with desire, danger and intrigue. The author manages to pull you in until you are engrossed in the story. I was wrapped in Bryanna’s plight, wondering where she would end up. She is young and innocent. A virgin tricked yet determined to save her family. Damian is an elite bodyguard hired to retrieve and protect her. This job turned out to be anything but routine. He expected to find someone sweet and found instead an incredibly sexy submissive that calls to his dominant nature. The job became personal when the need to claim and protect her took over. The chemistry between the two will set your book on fire. You’ll definitely enjoy getting burned.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
View all my reviews
Red’s Tangled Tale by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in The Untold Stories Series. I really enjoyed this book. It was definately not what I expected which was great. Some retelling of old tales can become a bit boring as authors try not to stray to far from the original. However this one blows the original story and the the thought you have about Red Riding Hood to bits.
In this story Red is a strong young woman looking for revenge against the wolves that killed her father. She is strong willed and determined. When an old friend James Hook returns with a mission Red jumps at the chance to help him. Joining Hook on his mission leads Red down a path she never would have dreamed of and introduces more characters we know and love.
In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book Review: In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety ( Book 2 in the Cecily Taylor Series )
Author: Krysten Lindsay Hager
Four Stars
Cecily and Andrew have the cards stacked against them. Long distance, rock star and small town girl, rumors, videos, and those horrid people in the www who like to talk bad about others.
Can their relationship as young and new and fresh as it is withstand all the gossip and distance?
Only time will tell.
In this story we also meet Cecily’s grandma and she is a true joy to read about. LOVE that she gets her own chances.
KLH
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Via Mari really jumps right into this story from the first page, and it did not disappoint! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I liked Damian from the very beginning. It was Bryanna I was wondering about. There was more than once I was thinking, “why would she do that?!” But as the story goes on you learn exactly why, and how strong she was for going through it all. Damian’s need to protect Bryanna quickly surpassed it just being for the job. Their romance was as sweet as it was steamy. I’ll definitely be coming back for more by Via Mari!
Savage: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another absolutely nail-biting instalment to this amazing series by Ms O’Flynn! I cannot believe after 10 books I am still completely hooked on this series; the author has an amazing talent at grabbing my attention with her writing from the very start. I love Petrosky and watching him as he tries to solve crimes. Each book has been different and equally as riveting to read. In this story we see Petrosky face his demons and I was right there in the story with all of the characters. He is determined to find the person who killed his partner!
This series definitely needs to be read in order in my opinion _ it’s an excellent series and readers will not be disappointed!!
Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Star
Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley
Forged by Secrets is the third book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops Series by Amy McKinley. Although these can be read as standalones I do recommend reading this series in order if you haven’t already started it. Each book is about one of the Hale brothers. I have read several books by this author and this one might be a favorite yet. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t put it down till I finished. I had to know what was going to happen next. This is Tyler and Malina’s story. She’s an analyst for the Navy Seals and workingwith her crush from high-school. He’s not relationship material but he’s very hot and tempting. After a night of drinking in Vegas she finds herself letting her guard slip down and she winds up in his arms. Then she’s accused of treason and he finds himself trying to protect her. These two holy cow! Can these two have a future together? Find out what happens next in this absolute must read.
Twisted Throttle by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just simply, WOW! The more and more that I delve into this series, the more that I love it! Twisted Throttle is the third book in the Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation series by Manda Mellett. I was a bit surprised with Noah aka Throttle, who happens to be Peg and Darcy’s son. Throttle is now the Enforcer of the mother chapter of Satan’s Devils in Tucson. It’s so cool to see these men all grown up now! In this book, Throttle seems to have a stalker. As soon as he gains on this stalker, a curve ball smacks him right in the face. Her name is Gwen. Just like so many of the other brothers in the series, Throttle is not ready for a permanent “Old Lady.” So what do you think happens between the two of them? I love these two and can’t wait to see where they go in future books. There are so many twists and turns. The reason I love this series and this author is the fact that you really never know what will happen. There are so many twists and turns that there is just no way you can predict the outcome of ANYTHING! It’s simply brilliant. There are never the same twists from book to book. Every book is a new adventure! Just like all the other series, I recommend you read it from the beginning but you can definitely read this one on its own. I love this series and cannot wait to read the next book!
Review by @vegasdaisie
Electric Temptation by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. This isn’t my first book by this author and it won’t be the last. I was pulled in from page one and the story was really engaging and kept my interest throughout all of the story. Mason and Delilah were great main characters and they had alot to over come on their journey. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future. And I would recommend this to a friend!
Happy Reading!
Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Vaughan
Malina’s secret past comes into play when she is accused of a crime she didn’t commit. She goes on the run and ends up with the only man she trusts…her crush Navy SEAL, Tyler. Tyler will do anything to keep her safe. Her life and their future depends on their ability to trust one another. An exciting love story about what you can have in life if you trust. I lovat this book is set in Hawaii. Lovely.
City of Whispers by Katt Powers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
City of Whispers:
A “City of Whispers (Imperial Assassin Book 1),” by Katt Powers, is a stunning cultural, dark, female empowerment fantasy novel you’ve been waiting for. If you like Throne of Glass or Nevernight this is your next book! Wrongly accused Dhani Karim, must do whatever it takes to clear her name; even if that included working with a partner let alone a partner whose is her supervisor mutually, they hate each other. Her new unwanted partner Gorshayik, a powerhouse of a man with his secrets and dark history. Given an impossible task we journey through this case this is anything but close to being closed.
Stuck in civilian ways to solve this mystery, Dhani must use every tool and training she has to complete this mission. Starting this journey with Dhani you can help but wonder where her story is going next. This book is so action packed it was addicting, I highly recommend this book for any interested in magical realms filled with action pack twists and turns that will keep you reading well past your bedtime.
FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS!
I loved this book. I was laughing the entire time it was being read to me. Audiobooks are great because you can multitask while they are being read to you. “Shift Happens” was so good, I would rewind it just to be sure I didn’t miss anything! It kept me smiling and upbeat the entire time. Also, the narrator of this book makes the characters come to life with her accents and change in tone when reading quotes. I listened to the first book in the “New Orleans Nocturnes” series, and when I saw the second one available, I was so excited to listen to it! This author writes in such a modern tone that it makes me feel like I’m living it. I look forward to reading and listening to more books by Carrie Pulkinen.
Twisted Throttle by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read all of Manda Mellett’s books in her MC stories. With each book I find myself reading and feeling like I was in the story. This story there is full of action, romance, and hot steamy scenes. There are two amazing characters which are what kept me reading until the last page. The characters are what bring the story to life. I highly recommend this book so you yourself can feel for these characters and their story.
Love Between the Lines by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love Between the Lines by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Krista Vaughan
Marlowe is a writer that finds it so much easier to live life at home with her cats. Her sister and her best friend are there for her and that’s all she needs. She’s sworn off of men and love. Who could blame her? Have enough bad relationships and you don’t really want more. Anxiety is so hard to overcome even when a smart, sexy and loyal guy like Heath comes along. A sweet love story that would make any chick flick lover happy!
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, another amazing addition to the Billionaire Bodyguards series. This book is the third in it’s series but can very well be read as a stand alone. Each book in the series does focus on a different couple. Which I still highly recommend reading all books in the series, they are great reads! Quite a bit happens in this story. Very entertaining and such a fantastic story. It is a romantic suspense that is full of a whole lot of sizzle along with secrets, danger, hidden agendas, action, and of course love. Captivated from the very first page, and I cannot wait to start the next book in the series. Love this author and her style of writing!
Wolf’s Beautiful Beast by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wolf’s Beautiful Beast: The Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood, join Rapunzel to battle a beast. (The Untold Stories Book 3) by Suzanna Lynn is a story full of fiction and adventure. You get to see the big bad wolf differently. Rapunzel is even shown differently than ever expected. This story is full of surprises.
Lycus was cursed to race across Blakx Forest in wolf form under the silver light of the moon. When Rapunzel set him free, everything changed. He joins her and Red on their journey to the Land of Oz after learning their plans, oblivious to the darkness they will soon face. The trio, trapped in the land of Bruen, hears reports of a vanishing princess and a horrific beast. Lycus is forced to join the hunting party to destroy the beast and save the princess after sticking his nose where the king didn’t think it belonged. The same beast catches Lycus he was commanded to kill, proving that no good deed goes unpunished. It doesn’t take him long to realize that everything in the abandoned castle isn’t as it looks and that there’s a lot more to this story than meets the eye. Can Lycus rescue the princess before his friends are punished for his error in a race against the clock?
This was a lovely retelling. You get to see a side of character you never imagined before, and I loved every page of it. This is book three, and I would love to read more of this collection.
Wolf’s Beautiful Beast by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wolf’s Beautiful Beast: The Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood, join Rapunzel to battle a beast. (The Untold Stories Book 3) by Suzanna Lynn is just as exciting as the previous stories. I am enjoying her different takes on classic fairy tales. This is a wonderful fantasy that YA’s will love. I love the way Suzanna has mixed them up and put them all together to give us a diverse range of fairy tale mashups and unique adventures. What she comes up with next is anyone’s guess.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned is the third book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series and Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by one of my favourite authors Via Mari. I love this crossover series and absolutely love the alpha hot and sexy men that go above and beyond to protect. The love and they love hard. They are sexy and charming, witty, and smoldering, dangerous and deadly. Via gives us lots of explosive action and deadly suspense, danger, and secrets.
As a member of an elite security team, Damian is on a mission to find a kidnapped woman for his bosses. What he doesn’t expect is what this woman makes him feel.
With protective instincts and great chemistry this is one hot and steamy read.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Daisy’s Darkness by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is about as real as it can get when it comes to shedding a light on the many obstacles, feelings, and scary and scarring topics that teenagers deal with today. I don’t know if it is because I currently have a thirteen year old girl and 5 other kiddos who will hit teenage years, or if it just was plain mind consuming for me because I could relate on a personal level at that age as well, but this book will be with me for a long long time to come. I will say it does have some extremely triggering topics and may be difficult if you do not feel steady or strong in your mental health at the moment. However, I say that with caution because I am a strong believer in words being a healing thing for many. It is nice to feel as if you are not alone in the world whether it is a fiction or nonfiction read. This author, DM Earl, has done a wonderful job as well handling the topics in a way that I found constructive not just for mere filler in a story. I will not give away any of the gritty details because that is something you will want to read and enjoy for yourself, but I will say this is not one you will want to miss. I am new to DM Earl and her writing so I have not read the other books in this series, yet, but I was completely able to dive right in and not feel as if I needed those books to enjoy or understand this one. I will be going to dive into them as soon as possible, and look forward to seeing what else we will get in the future from DM Earl.
Review by @lizaileen
View all my reviews
