Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am so glad we got a continuation of this series. This is a great romance with some suspense mixed in. This was an easy quick read for me and I really enjoyed it. With all the twists and turns happening throughout I was easily hooked and kept that way the entire time. I recommend this book.
Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series so much. I was so excited to get the rest of Aspen and Phoenix’s story. And I wasn’t disappointed! There so many emotions you feel throughout the book. Excellent Series and excellent book. You don’t want to miss out. Pick it up today!
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am sometimes wary of a book that promises Medieval Historical Fiction with “strong female characters” because that narrative does not always come through as a believable story line. Wild Lavender absolutely delivers on strong female characters in a male driven time period, with Anna at the heart. I thoroughly enjoyed the dramatic twists and turns of Anna’s marriage to a sadistic traitor, her background both as a horse master as well as a member of a long-line of female warriors and as the Lady of the land that loves her people, despite her evil husband.
Ms. Kelleher did an amazing job of setting groundwork for future novels not only with this character but many others and I cant’ wait to read the next one.
This is not my first audio book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is a series that I have enjoyed reading and listening to from the start. I enjoyed the narrator’s voice and how engaging they kept the story with their voice. The author did a great job of creating something so amazing and the characters are steamy. Truck is badly scarred from his past but will Allie be his savior? Will she show him there is more to her than just a friend? Loved their chemistry. This is a must listen to audio! I highly recommend this audiobook.
The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a perfect addition to the winemakers. Possibly even the best. I love the history integrated in as well as the depth of detail in everything. Henrique and Isabel’s story is timeless.
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a very long book. Don’t let that throw you off of it though. There is a lot packed into this story. There is so much detail into each of the characters mentioned in the book. You really begin to feel like you know the characters and have actually met them. The story is very well written and it has both very intense moments and relaxed moments. It is quite the fantastic book and I am glad to have chose it despite the length! There is a lot more I could say about this book, but I will leave it to you to read to find out more.
The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a historical romance with a paranormal twist which I didn’t see coming but enjoyed. The author does an amazing job with the writing and really transports the reader back to that time period. What i like about this story is that the female character isn’t a shy girl who does as she is told as you would expect of this era, rather she is determined and knows her own mind and plays by her own rules.
Vanessa thought she knew what to expect when she returned home after the death of her uncle and even though she was saddened by his loss she was excited to start the new chapter in her life.
What she didn’t count on was all the complications that lingered. From a aunt and cousin still residing at the house, a guardian that sparks a fire inside her like never before, a ghost and a dangerous person committing murder there is more than enough to leave Vanessa’s head spinning.
This story has it all, family drama, Paranormal elements, a sizzling chemistry and murders that need to be solved.
The author’s writing was Great. I got completely lost in this story and i couldn’t put it down.
Once again, this book proved why this is one of my favorite series and I’m so incredibly sad to see it end for the Tucson chapter. This was wonderfully and beautifully written. I felt every single emotion between Trucker and Allie. I found myself unable to stop listening and when I had to “put the book down” I found myself thinking a out it. I loved how this followed the same normal format as all the other books but also gave closure to the Tucson club. As always the narrators were fantastic and were absolutely perfect.
Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in The Balefire Series. The story of Annabelle and Dakota is so good. This is a second chance romance as long as they both get out of their own heads and admit what they truly feel for each other. There is just so much to this story. Each book in this series just gets better.
Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a pretty good book. Jasmine, Blake and Luke are the primary trio. One’s a best friend and the other is the alpha. It was Jasmine’s job to follow the rules and between the three that was pretty hard to do. It’s a good paranormal romance that is pretty predictable. I liked the storyline.
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher
Wild Lavender is the first book in the Heart & Hand Series and is a Historical Romance/Fantasy / Paranormal Romance that I enjoyed ready. This is a fairly new author to me and I wasn’t really sure what to expect going in but man once I started reading there was no stopping. I was drawn in from the beginning and found myself lost in the pages. Wow not at all what I expecting but a thousand times better. This story is packed with action, danger, adventure, politics and so much more. Anna finds herself in an arranged marriage to Lord Roger who is not a nice man but a very cruel yet evil man. She’s a strong woman who somehow get the strength to overcome the fear of him. What will happen when Larkin appears in town? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next especially if you enjoy historical romance. I look forward to seeing what other books this author has.
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 2 in the series and I highly recommend you start at the beginning of the series , not only is it a brilliant read but you’ll not enjoy the full experience of this series as characters and incidents intertwine .
Nicolette Rivers , our marine sniper from Atonement , is now living a good and happy life but her sister Casey is the deputy in Elder but she bears the scars physically , mentally and emotionally from her run in with the serial killer from Atonement, she is a tough cookie though and faces her fears head on .
There’s a new “war” to fight now , random robberies , a dead officer , blackmail etc and the. To top it all there’s matters of the heart involved when she has to work side by side with her d flame FBI agent Boyce Hunt , these 2 have some unfinished business as it is and their flame is smouldering and despite all that’s going on their passion. Is rekindled …..
Expect the unexpected, you’ll be kept on your toes throughout this read of that I can assure you 🥰📚
We get to know more of Cassie and who she is and what makes her tick which was nice because we only met her in Atonement and she played a vital role .
There was a moment where I swear my heart stopped ! Cassie and Hunt are held up in her home and all I could of was her past trauma and how it would effect her and her reactions but fear not this Amazonian warrior took the bull by the horns , a real and true survivor! You left me in awe girl !
Another brilliant, hair raising and nail biting read ❣️📚can’t wait to read the next instalment .
Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin
Sins of the Father is the third book in The McIntire County Series is a Romance Suspense that I couldn’t stop reading till the end. I highly recommend reading this series in order as you get to know the characters better and a better understanding of what has happened in previous books. Plus this series keeps getting better with each book. This one might be my favorite yet . This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed characters make the story come to life. The twists and turns had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This is a wonderfully written Romance Suspense that I highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to diving into the next book in this series.
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool is a great thriller romance.
Fenimore James, a naive dreamer, flees his home and travels to the west to become Simon Shaw, a renowned bandit. His fantasies of glitzy heists are quickly dashed, though, when he joins the notorious Red Evans gang and finds himself caught up in a bizarre game where gang members are mysteriously being killed off one at a time by an unknown pursuer who leaves cryptic marks scarring their bodies.Fenimore’s waking hours turn into misery as he starts to doubt his own sexuality and finds himself falling in love with a fellow male gang member whom he had just recently dreaded and detested. While the Man in Black, a strange dream character, keeps him up at night.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.
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By using the rich fabric of her personal life, psychology degree, varied work experiences, and amazing characters she’s met, Manda is able to populate her books with believable in-depth characters and enjoys pitting them against situations which challenge them. Her books are full of suspense, twists and turns and the unexpected.
Manda lives in the beautiful countryside of Essex in the UK. As well as writing books and reading, Manda loves walking her dogs and keeping fit. She lives with her husband of over 30 years, who, along with her son, is her greatest fan and supporter.
Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really like reading a book series and this one hasn’t disappointed me yet. The author does a great job of world and character building. I especially like that we’re provided with a different character, Jolie’s point of view in this book. She is a new member of the force and gets immersed in a case of a missing girl.
The story kept my attention, between the characters from earlier books, the new characters, some drama, and even a romance mixed in. All of that means I couldn’t stop reading!
Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fun entertaining read. Morgana does a great job at developing the story and keeping you engaged.
This book follows the story of Ceri and Alex. Ceri has moved on and is ready to start her new life and forget the past the best she can. Things started falling apart when she went to the local courthouse to get her marriage license for herself and her new fiance. She learns that unfortunately, she is now going to have to face the one man in this world that broke her heart.
Alex has been living most people’s dreams. He is a famous rock star and gets to travel the world and have his pick of women. He is more than willing to give Ceri what she wants but only at the small cost of a three-month tour with his band.
Will old flames return? Can you truly forget and move on from your first great love? Can you prove to someone you changed when they don’t want to believe you?
Read this book to find out how this tour goes for these two.
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wild Lavender was the first book I’ve read from Nicole E. Kelleher. Honestly, wow. I was blown away by how good this story was. I’m not typically someone who enjoys a period piece but this was very well written and kept my attention until the very end. Anna is one incredibly strong and determined woman. After realizing her arranged marriage was going to be anything but loving and romantic, Anna needs to be bigger than her husband. Thankfully he tends to be away for long periods of time which allows her to become close with the people. This book does have quite a bit of everything. Steam, romance, treason, resilience. I greatly enjoyed the relationship between Anna and Larkin. I wasn’t sure about reading a medieval times book but I’m very glad that I did. I’ll definitely read the others in this series!
The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love historical romance and when I saw this I immediately had to read this. The story was written so well and I could not put it down, I was obsessed. I have not read a book by this author and I absolutely love the writing style. I cannot wait to read more books by this author. This is a wonderful story and will be added to my reread list when I cannot find another book to read right away.
Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When I say I am obsessed with this book I am obsessed! I could not put it down. The way that their story unfolds through the chapters was one that I enjoyed reading. I enjoyed reading this book. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!!
Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was hooked from the beginning of this book! The chemistry between the characters was something that was insatiable! I was unable to put this book down, it was so good! I cannot wait to read more books by this author! I cannot wait to read the other books in the series because I was OBSESSED with this book.
House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a fantastic fantasy story that will have you hooked from the first page to the last. It has some brilliant storytelling, from an author that has created an imaginative and intriguing book. So much seems to happen and I found it all to be exciting and fast paced.
The characters are just as good as the story. They were strong, interesting to read about and certainly kept me entertained. This book is exactly what I have come to expect from this author and I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book by this author that I have read and I was not let down. I really could not put this book down. I really liked how the author was able to create the world in which this series is built in. The characters seemed to just jump right off of the pages and I felt as though I was in the midst of the action and adventure. I really like how the book has a good balance of drama and romance. The main characters just are so unique and their chemistry is phenomenal. I really look forward to reading more from this author as well as this series in the near future.
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No Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was definitely not a normal read for me. It was definitely more of a dark book and into alternate lifestyles. The storyline flips between different time frames often, and sometimes that was hard to keep up with. Tang is a writer who discovers a woman she had been involved with was in a car accident. The problem is that she has kept that from her girlfriend, Layla. Dee is the woman she was involved with, and Dee has a string of men and women. It was an interesting read, and it keeps you wanting to find out what happens.
Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 6th book in the HiddenValley elite series. This is the conclusion of Phoenix and Aspen’s story. The story took twists that I totally was not expecting. I am completely hooked on this whole series. The characters are so real and deep. The relationships are so well developed.
Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Isla Vaughn keeps me tied to her stories of Aspen and Phoneix. Those two in the story suffer so much but how much will love and secrets can be handled? In this part of the story, Aspen loses the memory of Phoneix and their baby. But Phoneix loves the man that Aspen has become but when the memories come back to the top how much love does Aspen have to forgive the past and move forward? I can’t believe how much I love those two together but really who is in steak them or the baby? You just have to find out. I fall in love with her books and I know people will too.
Before reading this book I recommend you start from the beginning of the Hidden Valley Elite series.
The stories are so amazing that I have all of her collection in my wishlist as the physical books. I am hoping to have them all.
Lies – Truth – Love by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just loved this book. I just could not put it down. The story of Olivia and Ethan was just perfect. The twists and turns. The miscommunications and half truths. All of it added up makes for an engaging book that had me on the edge of my seat until the end.
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was ok for me. I’m not really into the western themes or some of the other themes of the book. I thought the story was engaging but I didn’t connect with it. It was a little long for me and I did have a hard time getting through it. If you are someone that is into this genre, you would probably enjoy it. The characters are well done.
Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick read. I enjoyed the story and thought the characters were well designed. The chemistry between Brian and Amanda is good and develops nicely throughout the story. The author’s writing style is engaging and this book can definitely be read as a standalone. I would read others by this author.
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just loving this coverart ! You can feel it’s going to be an epic !
Lady Aubrianne ( Anna) loves her people and she will do anything to protect them , she’s beautiful, brave and strong . Look , I think her marriage left her more than a little disillusioned, what she expected and what she got is worlds apart . Lord Roger , her husband is a cruel and nasty piece of work but his wife is no fading wallflower and is up for the challenge and on more than one occasion she stepped in for someone else and bore the brunt of his cruel sadistic nature .I admire her strength .
Then there’s Larkin and he has a history with our Anna and I so wish things could’ve been different from the start for them and one could feel the tension between them …..
Not an easy read because of the hardships and cruelty endured but getting lost in the secret passages and the steamy scenes relieved a little of that emotional scarring 🫣😉
