Beelzebub The Gift of Gluttony by J.C. Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was the first book I’ve read by both authors and it will not be my last. Who knew that I would want my own demon after reading this. It wasn’t that “Zee” is smoking hot and has feathered wings but he is pretty hilarious and a smarty pants. I am needing more of this world. I can’t wait for the rest of the series!
Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Deacon Saint is a man dealing with a lot of pain. Coming off a painful injury from his racing career, he returns home for his best friend’s funeral and finds many secrets in Alama. It’s time to take care of those secrets. With the help of his childhood buddies, he is able to fight through demons and secrets from the past. He also learns to let his friends help him. He learns that the woman he always loved never betrayed him so he and Olivia get to work through their challenges along with helping his mom find help and resources for her Alzheimers. This book was fantastic. Though staring with a funeral, the action pulls you right in. You can feel Deacon’s and Olivia’s emotions throughout the whole story.. There are some large emotions. The author gives you some big twists and turns in the story. I feel like you had at least two different storylines going but they melded perfectly into each other. I felt like I was dealing with people I knew from high school. Such well-written characters, great job done with Clyde. Grumpier than Oscar the Grouch.The tone of the story being just Deacon and Olivia makes it feel personal. This is the story that leaves you wanting more. I can’t wait to read more. This is going to be a wonderful series. I would give it more than a 5 if I could.
PREORDER 
She needs a knight in shining armor
Juliet Auclair was used to being on her own. Abandoned by her parents, she teamed up with her best friend Ten to survive. They soon find themselves in trouble after Ten decides to try cage fighting and injures his opponent, who now wants payback.
Unfortunately, his is more than a little tarnished
Jonathan Gage had given up on finding love and happiness when an enticing woman and her best friend stumble across his path. Stepping in as a savior was something Gage never saw himself doing but he feels responsible for the plight Juliet and Ten now find themselves in. Gage invites them into his home, along with an offer to explore the explosive chemistry between them all.
Now to save her, he needs to dig deep and become the hero he never thought he’d be.
As passion flares between the three, Gage decides to make the ultimate sacrifice to save Juliet, and Juliet finds herself having to choose between her best friend and the man who has stolen her heart.
Will they risk it all in the underground world of illegal cage fighting where only the strongest survive?
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love reading books by this author and this series is one of my favorites! The connections the mafia bosses have with each other and their wives are important and strong. And the families in Chicago have been through so much together which keep them connected. They work very well as a team.
Book 5 introduces us and delves into the relationship between Luc and Summer. They haven’t known each other long but they have a connection they didn’t expect after a one night stand. Summer has not had a great life but is very resourceful and strong. The new couple mixed in with the mafia families well and we see them support the new couple as if they have been part of the group all along.
The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just love diving into a great vampire book and this book was fantastic!! This is the story of two characters that are just different, one being a vampire while the other is a vampire hunter.
Layla is strong and feisty and hunts vampires and comes from a family that is famous for being vampire hunters. Sam is a Navy SEAL but also arrogant and can come across cocky at times. Sam is powerful more than you know. When a chance encounter and a failed op bring Layla and Sam together, the roller coaster of a ride really takes off. Layla wants to capture Sam for her own purpose, but what happens when things do not happen as planned? Definitely read and find out!! This book has some sizzling hot moments, banter, deception all wrapped into a great read! I cannot wait to get my hands on book 2 to continue this story of Layla and Sam!
Until there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I love a good contemporary romance but she exceeded all my expectations. These characters drew me into their story right from the start. I could not put this book down until the end. It only took me a few hours to devour this amazing story.
Regan is ready to leave her town for good. She just graduated and now she is ready to make that reality until she meets him. Regan meets the gorgeous Jeremy as she is working her tables. She just thought he was just another rich kid but she was so wrong. Regan and Jeremy can’t get enough of each other but fate always interferes. Will Regan and Jeremy find their happy ever after or will they be torn apart?
Review by @heatherbass
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Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another fantastic installment in the series. I loved the outside looking in feel of this book and the introduction of two new characters. Luc and Summer, a classic enemy turned to love story. These two fit perfectly with the current mafia bosses and wives. Once again, you can feel the love and pain that each of these characters feel. I connected to Luc and Summer more than the previous characters as they were not born into the Mafia. I really enjoyed this book in the series and am intrigued to find out what comes next.
Shamrock & Clover: Fields Apart by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was a nice and easy read. The characters have some touches of personal tragedies, but the reader only gets a snapshot into the gorgeous playboy Shamrock and the innocent point of view of Clover. I enjoyed the perspectives of both Clover and Shamrock, but they were still very mysterious and that made me want more. I think I would’ve enjoyed an extended view of their background or day-to-day with these characters. When reading it went by really fast for me personally, and there were times I would’ve liked a more defined time frame. This is the first time I have read this author and will be looking into more of her writings.
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the fifth book in this series and it did not disappoint. This book can be read as a standalone but it is my suggestion that you read them all in order for a better experience and you get to know all the characters that make up the five families. This author always does a great job pulling me into the story. This has been a great series, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.This is Summer and Luc’s story and you won’t want to miss it. This book is full of romance, action, danger, suspense, family, love and so much more. I highly recommend this book.
Shamrock & Clover: Fields Apart by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a sweet romantic comedy. It was a shorter read but I loved it.
This story is of a couple quite unlucky in many ways but definitely in love. They don’t see what fate has in store for them but as we follow their journey, they’ll figure it out together.
This story was well written and it really pulled me in. The characters chemistry really added to the story. The characters were relatable which added another great aspect to the story. All in all it was a great read!
Shamrock & Clover: Fields Apart by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
For a super short book, this one sure packs it all in!! I laughed, I cried, I smiled, and I wanted to smack someone all in the 30 minutes or so it took me to read this lil gem!
Shamrock, aka Patrick, is the town’s playboy. He loves to go out drinking with his buddies but soon realizes that he’s tired of the single life. He is ready to final settle down with “the one” instead of a one night stand.
Clover, who’s one of the unluckiest people ever, is having a hard time. Her job’s not great, grandma’s not well, and life isn’t treating her kindly.
What’s the odds that these two meet up looking for a change?
It’s a super cute rom-com that can be read in a short span of time. This is my first read by this author but I’ll be looking for more of her books.
Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4
The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A team of vampires is waiting in the dark, watching for their target, Roman Brown. Sam waits patiently as he watches the establishment run by vampires. To his astonishment, three women enter the bar, and he wonders why humans would choose this particular bar. Then Roman, the rogue vampire, arrives with a Shifter at his side. Sam makes his move only to find vampires racing out of the bar. Entering the building, he sees the three women were shooting darts into the vampires, which caused them to fall unconscious. One of them is holding a gun against one of his team members, Ben, who is half human. Another has shot Roman several times, but the rogue remains awake without the ability to move.
Rianne threatens to shoot Sam with a dart, but the vampire is too fast and manages to invoke a spell on the girl. Layla, her sister, comes to her aid, but Sam has already freed Ben. Before the two flee, he warns her to leave before Roman can move. Jordyn and Layla carry their sister to a car and drive out of the city to their house backing up to the woods. Sam’s spell on Rianne has made her unable to speak, and she seems to have lost any cognitive ability. Layla debates with Jordyn on how to help their sister. Unfortunately, the decision ends up forced upon Layla when Roman arrives and snatches Jordyn. To save Jordyn, she has to seek help from the vampire that cast a spell on Rianne. Sam, her intended target, is the only one that can help her sister. Seeking him out goes against everything she has ever known. A vampire hunter pairing up with a vampire? Would he help her before Roman decides to kill Jordyn?
A romantic vampire fantasy story, this is the first book of a Vampire Navy SEAL series. The characters are well-developed, and the tension is boiling. Throw in several outside stories that imply secrets that could be Earth shattering, and this book will captivate your attention.
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ruthless Heir is the 5th book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley, I think this was one of my favourites in the series so far. Each book in the series follows a member of one of the main 5 Chicago Mafia families and the nice difference in this book is that Luc doesn’t know he is part of the elite, through the mother he never knew he is the rightful heir to one of the 5 families. A successful businessman in his own right, he is surprised when he is forced to go to Chicago to discover his true heritage, taking his reluctant assistant Summer along with him. Summer is on the run from her past and doesn’t want to get involved with anything to do with the mafia but finds protection in the strangest of situations. I really liked this book, I have been enjoying all the books in the series, there is lots of actions, strong female characters and interesting storylines. Highly recommend, looking forward to book 6!
Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is the first in a series and I can say that it starts off with a bang! This book was so good. I read it in one setting. It’s also pretty cool that it takes place about an hour from where I live. I live in the middle of nowhere, so it’s pretty cool that small towns get their own little world. I am excited for book 2!
The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sam is a vampire who is part of an elite team of vampire Navy SEALS. Each vampire of this team is strong in their own way but especially Sam and his family the Masons.
Another vampire by the name of Roman is known for selling vampire DNA to the highest bidder. Sam and his team go to a nightclub on a mission to scout Roman but all hell breaks loose when 3 beautiful women show up and vampires start to drop all around them.
Layla and her two sisters are struggling vampire hunters. They were hired to do one simple job. Get a vampire by the name of Sam Mason. The “easy” job was anything but. Sam was stronger than they were prepared for.
Instantly Sam and Layla have a connection, unsure if it is love, lust or even blood thirst. All Layla knows is she should get away from this man before anything happens but destiny has other plans for this couple. Things happen causing Layla to get closer to Sam for help.
This book was sexy and steamy. Both characters were lovable bad asses. I loved how they interacted with each other, constantly teasing and tormenting. Layla is snarky and brave while Sam is cocky with a big ego. I would highly recommend reading this sexy romance story unfold.
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 5)
Once again she delivered a great book. She has become one of the authors I will read without reading the synopsis and not be disappointed.
Luc and Summer are a great addition to this series. I loved them both instantly and looking forward to their story to continue in the next book.
Luc is a self made successful man and oozes confidence and success. He takes care of his family and will stop at nothing to do that.
Summer has potential but bad luck. She thinks she was able to start over far from home but ghosts from her old life have the potential of messing all of that up.
I enjoyed every minute of this book and was a little sad to see it end. I really fell in love with these characters and of course love all of the couples from the previous books.
I hope Nicole is able to find happiness in the future, she deserves it.
Until there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the first I’ve read by this author. I absolutely loved the characters and everything about them.
Regan is just a good girl in a horrible situation trying to get by. She’s working at a diner about to graduate. Her home life is horrible. Her mom is useless and only cares about one thing.
Jeremy is in town doing business with his company he hopes to own one day soon when him and his clients stop at the diner for lunch. He immediately spots Regan and she is aware of him too. I love how Regan has her best friend Phillip who will always be in her corner cheering her on and trying to help her even if she doesn’t want him to.
He keeps asking her for a date which she doesn’t really want to give in to because they are totally different people from totally different worlds but she finally agrees. They end up running into each other the night before their “date” at a club and the fireworks are lit! Regan may be from the south side but she knows how to handle people especially when they see her as anything less then themselves.
She handles herself amazing when she is talked down to because people think she is much less then them.
Jeremy and Regan have perfect chemistry and are perfect together no matter what his family or
friends think. When Regan is given a choice her family or her happiness ( which may not be good for someone close to her ) which does she choose?
A love a book that has a great story but also has some steam and packs a good punch. This book has you going thru different emotions. One minute I’m sad for the character and the next I’m literally laughing out loud.
“Whatever, fine. There’s a hump. I’ll just stay close in the case the floor decides to attack you again.”
Cannot wait to read more by this author
review by @xchellex
Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
Checking Boxes
By: Magdoline Ward
Grace is a young adult who is trying to find herself in this world after she’s been thru some of her own personal Hell. Ian is the hot, young neighbor that lives in the same building. Fate would have them living together after Grace had enough with her roommate. The intensity, ferocity, and force of this story will be sure to keep you up turning the pages. You won’t be able to put down this story because you’ll want to keep with the pace that the author wrote.
Grace and Ian both have their own demons to work thru but doing that together may leave them broken. If you love love and if you love steamy romance, this is the book for you!
A Tormented Man’s Soul by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the fifth book in this series which I have loved reading from the first. I highly suggest reading all of this series to help your enhancement of this author’s writing skills as well as her characters. This is a series that just keeps getting better and better with every book. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I love being pulled into the story from the beginning by the characters. They are connectable, strong and supportive to each other. I enjoyed how the author brought them to life which just added to the story. This is a well written story that will take you on an emotional roller coaster as well as a dark romance journey. I loved Chains and he is my favorite of the story. He is hot, steamy and I really felt for him as he is so tormented. The growth of the characters as well as the plot is great throughout the story which made it easy and entertaining to read. This is a hard to put down story that is fast paced and engaging. I loved reading this book and I highly recommend it. You don’t want to miss what happens in this story.
Review by @bjwagner
Reunion in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wraps up the series brilliantly
Loved being back in Bunya Junction and back amongst friends. I did not want this book to end as it is last book in the series. I fell in love with the Carruthers clan and the town of Bunya Junction from book 1 and have loved watching them all get their HEA. This is Yolanda and Michael’s story. It’s all about the volatility of keeping secrets and working through the hard times that can happen even in the strongest relationships. This can be read as a stand-alone but I highly recommend reading the series from start to finish. Going to miss Bunya Junction.
Forbidden Love – Book 1 of The Forbidden Duet by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Absolute nail biter! Begs the question can love really conquer all? This book was thrilling, truly something you couldn’t stop once you started! A first for me from K.M Lowe but definitely won’t be the last! Love the chemistry, the passion, and the suspense! Was a great read with good flow and attention grabbing storyline. Characters were easy to fall in love with and have you rooting for them to get a happily ever after!
Forbidden Love – Book 1 of The Forbidden Duet by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First, if you get triggered by talk of miscarriage, rape, or any kind if abuse you will want to fund another book.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I was hooked! Poor Kally was forced to marry the brother of the man that she loved. Should Clark have made his feelings known sooner? Yes! Would it have made a difference? Probably not, but we may never know. His father knew exactly how much it would hurt Clark to have his brother marry the woman who held his heart. It was cold and heartless, but neither Kally or Clark had any power to stop the wedding since she signed a legally binding contract. Will they be able to get their happily ever after? Or will Kally be trapped in a loveless marriage?
Reunion in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Michael and Yolanda Watson are high school sweethearts. They are very much in love still years later. They have an adorable toddler named Jayne and Yolanda wants another baby. Michael is very much against the idea because Yolanda had a miscarriage previously and almost dies as a result. Drs advised to be very cautious if they decide to have another baby and that she would definitely be high risk. She can’t get over the fact that he doesn’t want another baby and she feels like he puts his chef job before his family. Because of these feelings she leaves to go back to her hometown to stay with family and get away for a while. Michael is completely distraught over losing his family even for a week (so he thinks). He tries to give her her space until a week turns into two, then three and he wonders if she will ever come home. Then Michael loses his beloved chefs position because the owner unexpectedly sales the restaurant. He needs/wants Yolanda more than ever. He decides to go back to his hometown and get his family back. Yolanda is very surprised and distant when he shows up. She finds out she IS pregnant again and doesn’t tell Michael. Michael doesn’t tell Yolanda he has lost his job. They are both keeping secrets. Yolanda very much still loves and misses her husband but she is pregnant and Michael has already said he doesn’t want another baby. She doesn’t know what to do. Throw in Yolandas very protective family and it is a very stressful situation. Do they work it out? Do they decide to stay separated? What will happen to Yolanda and the baby? This book is so good and there are so many great characters. I love Yolanda’s close knit family. They love fierce and are protective of their baby sister but they do also care for Michael. He is a good man and she hasn’t told anyone why she left him so they are left speculate what has happened. The author did an amazing job of showcasing the love of siblings and true love between a husband and wife.
Reunion in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A realistic story of a couple working through the ups and downs of marriage. The wife working toward resolution with her husband at times felt a little forced and repetitive but not so much I wasn’t able to enjoy the story. Once the secrets were finally revealed the couple was able to have their happily ever after.
Shamrock & Clover: Fields Apart by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I don’t think I have ever seen so much packed into a short story before. This highly creative author manages to take her readers on such an emotional ride with characters who have so much more depth to them than you would first expect. Shamrock and Clover grab hold of your heart and they just don’t let go.
Forbidden Love – Book 1 of The Forbidden Duet by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story takes on the dark side of love. Heartfelt, heartbreaking, and heinous sides of love are shown in this tale. You will experience an emotional roller coaster as you watch what our characters endure and experience the light slowly start to dim within them. Kally and Clark tell a story of a love that was meant to be until it wasn’t. A future planned for their life together is ripped away when Kally is forced to marry Clark’s brother Colton. Her sacrifice becomes a life of horrific abuse from Colton who is more monster than man. As Kally becomes a shell of who she use to be its Clark who is planning in the shadows to get his girl back. The evil that has taken place, the hurt that cannot be undone, and the difficult fight for a forbidden love all come out within this book. You question if these 2 can ever find a HEA when they get their second chance, or was their love never meant to be.
The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I adored Sam and Layla. The chemistry and connection despite the differences really brought the story to life for me. This author is new to me and this was a great first time read. The story itself kept me fully engaged and the characters were lovable and relatable.
The Vampire Navy SEAL and his Vampire Hunter are drawn together even though their families are enemies. Sam is meant to be Layla’s prey but they come together for a common good that turns to much more along the way. However when tough decisions must be made you are not sure where things will go.. Their story of angst, drama, and forbidden love will definitely keep you on your toes.
Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a way to open a series! Intrigue, friends, frenemies, enemies, lies, new lovers, old lovers, wannabe lovers, secrets and family. Strong women supporting each other is great to see.
So much going on and with questions left unanswered, it will be hard to wait for the next one.
When Deacon Saint comes home for a funeral he doesn’t want to attend, his old life slaps him in the face and makes him take notice of what is important. Between rekindling old friendships and finding out what happened to his best friend, Deacon must make a decision between his career and his loved ones. The right decisions never felt so wrong.
Forbidden Love – Book 1 of The Forbidden Duet by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
I know I may have said this before with some of K.M Lowe’s other books- but this is definitely my favourite read of hers, so far- even though she left me hanging on a cliffhanger lol.
Forbidden Love is the first book in the Forbidden Duet by K.M. Lowe. It is a bit of a dark romance, with triggers, tension, drama, suspense, and plenty of emotion. I was quickly absorbed by the story, finding myself completely invested in the characters and their story, reading it all in one sitting just so I wouldn’t miss a thing. A forbidden romance that held me in its grasp till the very last word and has left me needy for more. Can’t wait to get my hands on Reacquainted Love which will complete the duet- it’s set to be riveting.
Bring on Book #2!!! Can’t wait!!!
Thank you, K.M Lowe!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was my first mafia book so I don’t know what to expect but I can honestly say, I plan to read the rest in the series for sure!
It took me a bit to get into it and understand the families and characters but after a couple chapters, I was sucked in!
I have to say, it was better than I expected!
So much angst in the beginning but it quickly turned into chemistry and passion between Luc and Summer!