This author writes some of the best series I’ve ever read. I was hooked from the beginning, there is so much action it keeps you hanging on throughout the entire book. This series gets better with every book. The narrators do an excellent job keeping you engaged throughout the entire book. Pick up this series immediately you will not be disappointed. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I really enjoyed listening to this story I had a really hard time turning it off and going to work. Listening made my commute so much better. This hit me right in the feels, it was beautifully told. The narrator did a great job of making me feel like I was there. Bea is such a strong female character that has been through a lot and remained strong throughout everything. I would definitely recommend listening to this, you’re missing out if you don’t!
Into the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read this as a standalone because I didn’t know there were other books prior to reading the references within. I’m starting to read the others since I had to catch up and not be in the loop. But this book itself was so beautifully written, I fell in love with the characters, and I absolutely loved the story! I don’t wanna give it away but it was well worth the read and hopefully the others are as well.
Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I felt this was a decent read but not anything spectacular. I kept trying to grasp the plot but it fell a bit flat for me and read slower than I had anticipated. The characters were well written but I felt a disconnect from them and the relationship felt struggled and ingenuine. I love enemies to lovers plus the added bonus of dogs and cats but something failed to click. I found myself drifting off and just skimming the story in certain sections as it got longwinded and repetitive, especially the conversations between Cookie and Oliver. I wanted to love it based on the description and other’s reviews but I guess it just wasn’t for me.
The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in this particular series from this wonderful author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more. Cole and Ava are separated after experiencing a devastating loss and when Ava announces to Cole that she wants a divorce so they can both start over, he decides that is the last thing he wants and goes about proving to her that they truly are meant to be together. There is a very fascinating storyline threaded through this book that obviously threads through the entire series and I can’t wait to see where it will take us.
The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Gemma & Dominic are a pair that just can’t deny the chemistry. They want to but can’t. He runs The Lodge. She’s an entertainment reporter looking into her father’s death which she blames on him and his 3 buddies. Oh, let the drama begin. She has a grudge and threatens Dominic. He is just out to protect his investments and secrets. This enemy relationship slowly moves into friendship and more. An entertaining book that also covers some deep subjects such as sex trafficking. I loved watching the relationship develop between Gemma and Dom. Gemma is pretty independent and learns it’s okay to ask for help. Dom has to learn to let the walls down. The storyline will touch all your emotions as Ava and Cole are in it as well. They share news. A quick and adventurous read. The suspense pulls you in. I couldn’t put it down. You had to know what happens. I love this series. I can’t wait to read Jude’s adventures in the next book.
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
A determined reporter on the hunt for a story… and the world-weary champion boxer who won’t be swayed, no matter how appealing she may be. Sparks fly…. and things are about to get interesting.
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise is a contemporary sports romance with emotion, MMA fighting, drama, chemistry, steam, and finding love unexpectedly.
Looking forward to seeing what Toni Denise does next.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Toni Denise!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
“Music never Judges us but it sometimes helps us question.”
More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos proved to be a great introduction to this talented author. The story is a cleverly woven and entertaining tale full of humour, music, emotion, drama, self-discovery/finding where you belong, love, family, banter, romance, and complexity.
Robbie is a hot-shot music manager who’s been tasked with co-collaborating on a song-writing contest. Along with, Annie, who is a single mother on the brink of reigniting her music career. And Cat, who is beginning to lose herself in all the volunteer work she does- draining herself for others, her energy and finances are being bled away and she’s not sure how to stem the flow- she’s in serious need of a lifeline and influx of abundance. These three are thrown together as the story unfolds, bringing about some surprising developments.
The way the characters have been so well-developed with their own individual personalities, quirks, and flaws- and the dynamic between them- really made this story so intriguing- in a connectable, realistic and believable way. The whole music scene/contest added some fascinating elements to the overall plot.
A great read…. Looking forward to exploring more of Mr. Shomos work.
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Jim Shomos!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
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In the rubble of a massive explosion that rocked Philadelphia, bones are discovered beneath the remains of a row house.
Assistant Chief Medical Examiner Trudy Beasley prides herself on providing answers and closure to victim’s families, but the mystery surrounding the skeletal remains is something she’s never seen before. Could whoever did this still be loose in the city? Trudy’s instincts demand she pursue the truth.
Forensic anthropologist Benjamin Roberts disagrees. Ben sees the puzzle as an academic challenge, not a legal one.
As the investigation progresses, Trudy and Ben are pulled closer together, until their professional relationship crosses the line of professionalism and they find themselves in each other’s arms. Will their newfound romance survive when someone is willing to kill again in order to keep secrets buried along with those in the row house disaster?
The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars for me because it brings back the memories of when my voice was not there and it was always what my boyfriend wanted.
They say if you really love someone let them go and if they don’t come back it was never yours but if they do come back it was meant to be. That is exactly what Cole thought about Ava. He thought to play it by her rules and see where this will go because he was not ready and Ava had it with him. The game is to win it or to lose it forever but she was ready to throw in the towel until Cole had a game plan. Love will always find its way back up to the surface.
Breathless in Love (Maverick Billionaires)
Will and Harper are the first couple in this series and I loved them both so much for many different reasons.
Will is a guy who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks but I feel that he never truly fit in with that group of kids. Now he’s grown and he continues to try and make up for things in his youth.
Harper had a lot of responsibility thrown on her at a very young age. She loves her brother Jeremy and will do anything to protect him, including taking Jeremy to meet Will and his car collection.
Jeremy is the star of the parts of the book and each one of the Mavericks made me see a glimpse of what is to come in future books.
Eva Kaminsky does a great job bringing these characters to life. I forgot there was only narrator at times because she did such a great job.
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book leaves you wanting more. I loved the characters, the romance that reels you in and keeps you pinned. I finished it in one sitting and absolutely adored every part of it. The instant attraction between Chad and Kendall, and the anticipation of them being together was perfect.
Chad is this perfect, broody gentleman, who goes for what he wants, even when he swore he wouldn’t, and Kendall is this amazing woman, who will do whatever it takes to get her story. I absolutely loved the character building and the flow of the story. I’m excited to see what else Toni has in store.
Sports romances really seem to scratch that perfect brain itch, and this one hit the spot!
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
Fighting Chance is a captivating MMA contemporary romance tale. I really enjoyed this book and push and pull. It is a short story but it packs a punch. The chemistry is undeniable between the characters that you will fall in love with them.
This is the story about Kendall and Chad. Chad is a champion fighter and much sought after by all and not even one relentless reporter can change his mind, or can she?
Kendall is after the next big story and one champion MMA fighter is just that but nothing, she does will change his mind, or will he?
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
Hot on the heels of The Victor is The Hunter the second book in the The Freemasons series. Nicole has given us a delicious enemy to lover’s contemporary romance tale that is steamy and sexy and is full of fiery passion and angst, age old secrets and lies, lurking danger and mystery. I loved the characters, their banter and their hard-won feelings.
Dominic will stop at nothing to keep the secrets of the Freemasons just that – secrets even seduction at its finest of one pesky journalist that could threaten to destroy it all.
Gemma is bound and determined to find out what happened to her father even if it means exposing a secret society older that time.
I look forward to book 3.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I felt everything within this book! I could not ask for more, I do love sport based romances and this one simply nailed everything that it held within its contents! Wonderful characters as well.
The main two characters, were very relatable and realistic to me. I loved how easy they talked and seemed like they were living body people that you could run into in your daily life adventures. Sometimes with business and pleasure, there is a line that can be crossed, and when it does, holy moly! The book built up the story nicely and was engaging all the way through. I very much loved this must read romance!
Exceptional writing that flowed ever so perfectly. I was very much invested in the story as well as the characters. Could not put it down! Highly recommend this must read book and author!
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I felt everything within this book! I could not ask for more, I do love sport based romances and this one simply nailed everything that it held within its contents! Wonderful characters as well.
The main two characters, were very relatable and realistic to me. I loved how easy they talked and seemed like they were living body people that you could run into in your daily life adventures. Sometimes with business and pleasure, there is a line that can be crossed, and when it does, holy moly! The book built up the story nicely and was engaging all the way through. I very much loved this must read romance!
Exceptional writing that flowed ever so perfectly. I was very much invested in the story as well as the characters. Could not put it down! Highly recommend this must read book and author!
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great, short read. Kendall is very annoying at times, I feel like she I pressuring Chad to admit things he doesn’t want to bring to light and forcing him to reveal secrets and come out of the shadows. It seems she is just worried about her career and showing up her co-worker who thinks he can do her job better. Chad on the other hand, he doesn’t need to be so tight lipped especially because reading, we can tell he is already falling in love with Kendall, so why not take a leap of faith. Kendall’s dad Rich is my favorite character, he is a great father to her, and tells her like it is when its needed. He know the secrets Chad keeps but will not divulge the slightest hint to help her career, but still very supportive of both of them. The ending was sweet and I was very pleased. I loved the romance, drama and all the main characters.
My Bronc Riding Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Absolutely loved this book! I haven’t read anything by this author before but took a chance on this book even though it was book 6. Definitely a stand alone book and I didn’t feel I had missed any of the plot or didn’t have gaps in the characters. Having said that I am definitely wanting to read the rest of her books!
Loved the character development and the story. Highly recommend this read.
More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is one of the most entertaining books I’ve read. Annie, Cat, and Robbie have a story that will keep you engaged and eager to know what’s coming next. There is one main story and several little plots going on. I love how they all tie together so that things are flowing together smooth and easy to follow. The chemistry between Annie and Robbie took a little bit to ignite but it did finally come along. Robbie reminded me of a high school kid with a crush. Of course, with Delooney as your mentor, I’m not surprised. The man needs a new mentor. Finally, the romance kicks in. I loved the drama, the humor, adventure. The contest was fun to watch it develop. A really cute and fun story that took a weekend to finish ( I did have a child that needed sustenance, lol.) You must read this one. A worthy read.
Fighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Chad and Kendall are two people that fight the chemistry they obviously have. She’s a sports reporter. He’s a hot MMA fighter. This is an entertaining, sports romance. The drama unfolds as Kendall’s just trying to find a way to keep her job. The characters are well-developed. I can just picture walking into a gym and meeting them. They just feel so real and down-to-earth. The plot line flows smooth. The humor has you chuckling, even as a few twists are thrown in. There’s even an appearance by a “Dick Tracy” wannabe, lol. A romance read that’s perfect for that chuckle you may need. It’s modern, contemporary and I recommend you buy it.
Friends with Benies: An AMBW Paranormal Romance by T.B. Bond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Friends with Benies (Paris in Springtime Book 7) by T.B. Bond. This was such a fun book. Its a shape shifter, paranormal romance. Its about Wednesday and Ryker who have been best friends forever. The only problem is Wednesday has feelings for Ryker that’s more than friendly. The only problem is Wednesday thinks someone else is Ryker’s soul mate so she is afraid to say anything to him because she sure doesn’t want to lose him as a friend. Ryker is in love with Wednesday too but is afraid to tell her so when they decide to take their relationship to the next level with no strings things get super complicated. Read this friends to lovers, paranormal romance to find out if they are truly made for one another.
Into the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ellie and Rafael both have a crush on each other. However, Ellie has no clue about his attraction to her and Rafael attempts to hide his feelings. Rafael is best friends with Ellie’s older brother and takes on the role of a protector of Ellie’s best interests. Ellie doesn’t want to be viewed as a little sister anymore.
At Rafael’s birthday party, Ellie is wearing a tiny red dress, and Rafael is mortified when he sees other men ogling her. He shadows her and whispers about how inappropriate her dress appears. Angry, Ellie tells him off and then slips through the crowd, making it a point to not look at him. Before she leaves, she hands him his gift and leaves. He quickly follows but not before she runs into her ex-boyfriend David. David is still interested in Ellie, and she invites him to go to her brother’s wedding. Rafael and Ellie are torn into a dance of hiding their feelings or allowing their vulnerability to show.
Meanwhile, darkness from Rafael’s past has followed him. His past could cost him his relationship with Ellie and his reputation with the tiny town he has called home.
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Kendall isn’t fearless, but to get a scoop, the reporter pulls no punches, but this story takes unexpected turns that force her to stretch well beyond her reporting skills. Everything she believes about herself is challenged when she meets Chad, a stubborn fighter who takes her breath away and simultaneously sets off alarm bells in her head.
Chad is a wanted man. Champion fighters want to fight him. Women want him to love them. Major companies want to stop the small fighting operation. And a pretty and insistent reporter wants to interview him. The more she pesters, the harder he resists…
What begins as a relatively benign interview soon turns into something neither Kendall nor Chad could have anticipated. For the first time in his life, he finds himself drawn to a woman who isn’t fawning all over him, and it drives him crazy.
It takes more effort than he hoped, but when a dinner leads to a night neither will soon forget. Will she let down her guard and take him at his word or is their night together the end for them?
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Toni Denise was born and raised in Southeastern Virginia where she now raises her own children, three dogs, and lives with her husband. She has an Associates’s degree in Business Administration, a Bachelors’s degree in Human Resources Management, and is pursuing her MBA. She is an avid reader of romance as well as an author.
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Music never judges us but it sometimes helps us question.
When Robbie is delegated onto Annie and Cat’s project to run a public songwriting contest, he’s convinced he’ll connect romantically with Annie, a single mother on the verge of relaunching her singing career. Annie is furious, and Cat terrifies Robbie.
Yet the professional and relationship mayhem at Merger Music runs deeper than the contest chaos.
Annie’s ex-lover, and still legally her manager, reappears after nine years and demands joint custody of their eight-year-old son. Cat’s volunteer work is financially and emotionally draining. How much can her heart bleed for others before someone bleeds for her?
Robbie’s going to be the hottest manager of rock stars in Australia, if he can just navigate through a negative minefield: his family. And their CEO’s weakness for starlets creates a scandal that threatens to destroy everything they’re all working for.
Can you find your true self, let alone love, in a business built on sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ lies?
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Jim’s stories have skipped across film, TV, web series, songs and novels.
His first novel published in 2020, Up Here, began life as a screenplay and was shortlisted in the top-5 of the Australian Writers’ Guild’s ‘Romantic-comedy competition’ alongside international bestseller, The Rosie Project.
He has collected nominations and awards in Cannes, from Film Victoria and the Australian Writers’ Guild.
A passion for Haigh’s Chocolates, Arsenal, Melbourne Victory, cycling and blueberry muffins. Sometimes cycling for blueberry muffins.
I really enjoyed listening to this story. Beulah has moved to a small town in Texas after her grandmother passed away. She buys a merchantile store with the money she inherited and it is her new beginning. She moved from New York as she felt unwanted there not only by the people she thought were her friends, but her own parents. Poor Beulah grew up thinking and feeling like she was ugly due to a scar on her face received during an accident. This especially seems true to her after a broekn engagement to a man that didn’t want her just the fortune she would eventually end up with. The only person that ever showed her unconditional love and support was her grandmother. Lucian ended up in the small Texas town two years prior to Beulah. Although they didn’t know each other their families were in the same social circle. They both have a lot in common as they will soon come to find out. As their attraction grows both parties start to open up and reveal their pasts but are both afraid of getting hurt. Soon enough the people they were trying to get away from come barging back into their lives unexpectedly. Will they be able to keep budding romance alive or will their pasts be too much to overcome?
The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great 5 star read.
Gemma is on a mission to get some answers. But when she meets Dominic, sparks fly and he is such a charmer. Dominic finds some things out about the mysterious Gemma. What exactly is she up to? Will Gemma get what she is looking for? Can she keep her heart out of it?
Overall this was a great read. I liked both characters very much. Dominic was a hot alpha male, he always seems to get what he wants. Gemma is great, she challenged Dominic and was strong herself. The chemistry between these two came off the pages. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. If you’re looking for a great read with some mystery and strong characters this is the book for you, 1-click and get started today.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.4/5 Stars
This was my first read of the series and by the author. I do think in order to be fully emerged into this world, you will need to have read books 1-4 to completely understand what’s going on. However, I did enjoy reading this book! The characters were relatable and realistic in the way they handled the situations thrown at them.
The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ava and Cole have been living separate lives for the last six months. She has returned to the city to ask him for one last thing…a divorce. She believes it is time to put their marriage behind them. The last thing she expects is for him to say “no”. Why would he not agree to this? Doesn’t he see that she doesn’t fit in his world and the reason they married in the first place is longer an issue?
Cole is shocked to see his wife at an event after she walked away six months ago…and even more shocked with what she is asking him for. He was serious when he said his vows…and now needs to find a way to make Ava see that. Having her plan the Freemasons event is a way to get her around him on a daily basis…but will she want to stay when it’s over? And…when these two really start talking…will they be able to overcome the obstacles that prevented their marriage from working out the first time around?
I enjoyed both Ava and Cole’s characters. After what they have been through, I can see how pulling away from each other was a way to heal…but a lot was left unsaid and unaddressed in those six months. When six months of held-in frustrations and grief come to the surface, they are forced to deal with those feelings before they can even think about moving forward. They were going through marital issues that a lot of couples face and it made it feel that more real. I read the whole story in one sitting and enjoyed it.
The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 2 in The Freemasons series. Even though it is part of a series these books can be read as a standalone which I love.
Wow where to start with this story. This is definately a book for you if you like alpha males with an equally alpha female. The chemistry between them both literally flys off the page. This is an enemies to lover romance so it is full of secrets and lies but the attraction cannot be denied.
Dominic is part of the brotherhood of the Freemasons. He has vowed to protect the brotherhood from any dangers including their secrets being revealed. What he didn’t expect was danger to come in the form of a female. Now he must do everything he can to protect the brotherhood even if that means seducing and distracting the woman investigating them. But when did trying to seduce and distract turn into an attraction he can’t deny?
Gemma is a journalist, so when her father dies in strange circumstances she goes on the hunt to discover the reason behind his death. What she doesn’t expect is Dominic trying to get in the way of her finding out the truth. And as things between them become more serious what will happen if she ever really gets to the bottom of what happened to her father. Could it be one secret and lie too many or will their connection be strong enough for to move on?
Into the Light by Kate McWilliams
I dived into this book, falling in love with the characters straight away, then realised that it’s not the first book in the series…oops. Thankfully, each book can be read as a standalone but now I want to read the stories of the 2 couples who came before, who have a large secondary role in this book.
I hadn’t read any of this author’s work before so wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a great brother’s best friend romance that was filled with danger and drama too. Just what I needed to read on a wet weekend in Glasgow. I got totally lost in Raf and Ellie’s story.
Raf has loved Ellie for years but she’s his best friend’s little sister – a no-go area. Added to the fact that he has a past that he’s ashamed of and things he’s not good enough for her. Meanwhile Ellie has loved Raf for years but assumes he just sees her like a little sister and not the grown-up woman that she is.
This is an angst filled read that becomes spicy when the couple realise that they can’t hold back the feelings they have for each other. I really didn’t want to put this book down.
100% recommend.