Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely enjoyed this book! I’ve read the entire series so far, and I’m 100% enthralled with the story. I will say, it’s a bit of a slower paced book, but it’s absolutely fantastic. If you’re someone who enjoys sci fi, action, and romance, check out this series and the other series by the author!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a dark contemporary romance. It was a page turner from the beginning. While a little predictable, this is exactly what readers are looking for. With great characters and good world building, I’m looking forward to reading the next story.
A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I give this lovely book a big 5 stars, if I could give it more I would. The author showed the lovely Amish community and how a romance can unfold. I fell in love with the characters and loved how they interacted with one another. It was a very easy read and enjoyable from start to finish. I can imagine what each of the characters looked like and the character traits are full of love and respect for each other.
Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Being a romance author with writer’s block for six months is not easy. Even more so when romance writer Elijah no longer dreams up romance after the manipulation and abuse he went through with his ex. He never would have under any circumstance envisioned himself at Enchanted Juniper Resort. Following the negative reviews from his latest novel, he finds himself at a crossroads.
Austin had landed the job of his dreams as a head chef in a romantic heart. He loves the scenery he wakes up to, but his heart suffers from being single.
When a chance to be a fake boyfriend to Elijah arises, how could he say no? The fake relationship would hopefully spark inspiration for a novel. Will this help Elijah believe in love again?
Who would have imagined a chef and a romance writer as love interests? This drew me to the novel, as well as the cover and it being an MM romance. I don’t read a lot of these so when one catches my interest, I have to read it.
From the cover I was expecting a quick fun read, but this packed a lot more emotions from me than what I was expecting.
Seeing ‘A Lake Juniper Novel’ gives the impression that this will be part of a series. I hope there is.
Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Continue to enjoy this series and this author. The story flows easily and the characters we find are engaging and relatable. This book can easily be read on its own but I am thankful I’ve read the series in total to enjoy the author’s universe in total.
Christmas Cove by Sarah Dressler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A charming holiday book that gave me “all the feels.” I appreciate the pacing and character development the author put together in these pages. It was a fun and quick read that definitely put me in the holiday spirit.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons. This is one of those series were you really need to read the previous books to fully understand what’s going on. Its a really great series but its got some depth. We are back with Caitlin & Gio as they figure out how to make it in life. They have gotten married and had to grow up and find their way. Caitlin has a ton on her shoulders. Motherhood, becoming a wife and an Ambassador are each one equally hard but all at the same time is a lot of pressure. When an old enemy comes back on the scene & tries to ruin everything they have built she has to ask Gio for help and she sure doesn’t like to do that. Will Caitlin be able to juggle all the tasks and will she and Gio’s relationship survive everything being thrown at them? This book will have you on the edge of your seat and reading until you are finished!
Christmas Cove by Sarah Dressler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Christmas Cove is a feel-good holiday romance!!!!
America, who is an editor for a travel magazine, isn’t having quite the holiday season she was hoping for. Her parents have left for a trip to Italy, and she finds herself traveling to a town known for its holiday festivities. She resists the assignment at first because she is an editor, not a writer, or so she keeps telling herself.
When she arrives, imagine her surprise when she finds a town not at all depicted in the way she thought it would be. Not only are there zero decorations in sight but it’s almost abandoned. America likes a challenge so she teams up with the mayor, Leo, to bring some Christmas cheer back to the sad little town. However, what started as a way to save Christmas has now turned into saving the town as a whole. If she is lucky, she may just find that writer inside of her and find her true love!
This was such a sweet but very rapidly developed romance, but that is part of the magic of the book. It also has a great message for the season, Christmas isn’t in the gifts, the decorations, or a specific place, but it’s in our hearts! If you are a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, this book is right up your alley. It’s a quick, magical holiday romance that will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!!!!
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a story that will make you laugh, cry, and sigh. Kellan and Milo are brothers. We only get to meet Kellan through his best friend, Benji’s eyes. And of course, through Milo’s eyes. See Kellan has passed away. And grief does terrible things. Guilt does terrible things. Death does terrible things.
Benji believes it is his fault that Kellan has died. Milo believes that isn’t the case. And when the two cross paths again a year later, boy, have things changed. The two used to be teenage boys but both have now grown into men. And the attraction is hard, very hard to deny.
Benji fights his attraction because Milo is still Kellan’s little brother. And those feelings just aren’t right. But when you’re “bad at being good” doesn’t anything really matter?
This story hits a lot of feels! It includes parents who are struggling, themselves, with the life after the death of their adult child. Parents who place blame on the kid “bad at being good”.
Highly recommend this book, especially if you like detailed MM action and sweet innocent love. Thankfully this author loves HEA.
Do you ever start a book, and by the end of the first chapter, you’re already so invested that you know it’s going to be a real quick read.
I am now going to read the rest of the series. They can be read as standalones but are all related and intertwined.
If you like a little danger in your romance, this is the one for you.
Ruby & Hayden, Hayden’s family, the small rural town, the Wyoming setting, it’s all fantastic.
I’m not going to give you spoilers, you’ll have to read it on your own. But whether you’re into mystery, thriller, action or romance, you’ll enjoy this book.
Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am so happy, yet so sad that this series is over. I do have to say, the author tied the ending up in two perfect bows with the epilogues (yes, you read that correctly). In this novel, we finally figure out what happened with Shane and Tracey’s breakup. We also find out who kidnapped Winter and why. We ALSO find out the truth behind Winter’s sister drowning in the lake.
Like I said, this book tied up all of the loose ends and did not leave me with questions like most of the previous books in this series. However, one question I do have is: when is this author going to write more novels? Because I am absolutely obsessed and need more from this author!!
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Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good 4 star read. I really enjoyed this couple and their story. Naseer and Jade had some very large challenges during their journey. They also had people trying to interfere in their relationship. We get lies, drama, betrayal and so much more. My emotions were all over the place, several times I was very frustrated. Beware, we do get a cliffhanger at the end. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.
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A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A King so Savage by April Moran is book one in the Savage Duet. My goodness there was so much happening in this book. There was no dipping your toes in the water, we were tossed overboard within the first few pages. It is extremely dark and likely difficult for some to read. However, i was utterly addicted and needed more! Kingston is not a good man. He is dangerous, feared and downright scary… But he’s also incredibly gorgeous. Ava is completely screwed. Her brother owes millions to Kingston and that’s when he decides to use her for payment. Again, this is nowhere near a regular romance, it’s dark, edgy and downright scary but hot. I’m dying that to that ending and i need more!
Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A surprise inheritance that leads to an even bigger surprise of the existence of a magical world… it’s just too much for Tanjie to handle. She just wants everything to go back to normal. She’s now part of a world that’s been expecting her all the while she thought it was nothing more than fairytales.
Alaric is a werewolf in the town that Tanjie moves to. He knows who he is and what’s good for his kind and what’s a hinderance to his people: witches.
But what happens when there is such a strong pull, an insane connection, that it makes the both of them question what they’ve always known to be true and what they’ve been told by the people they trust. Everything is not as it seems. Secrets have been kept on both sides and now both Tanjie and Alaric are having to make choices they never thought they would have to make. Tanjie must learn how to navigate this new world and how to control her powers while Alaric must decide where his loyalties lie, and risk losing either his people or Tanjie.
Please please please take some time to read this story! It has so much going on without it being too overwhelming! I highly recommend this book, and I know I’ll be on the lookout for more work from this author!!!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oo this one was a good one. It was intense and dark and I couldn’t put it down. An ememies to lovers book that pulled me in and kept me interested til the very end. Ava & King were amazing main characters because the chemistry between the two was off the charts. But this relationship wasn’t butterflies and rainbows. They come with their own trigger warnings so readers be sure to read those before proceeding!
I enjoyed this dark read and I am looking forward to more by this author!
Happy Reading!
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding the End Zone was a cute read with amazing chemistry. The book was fun to read and I enjoyed looking up others by this author. I do feel like this book left me with a few more questions and than answers, but that’s how you read the next one? Right?!?
Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The harder you try and run away from something, the quicker it catches up to you. No matter how far you run.
Hayden Goddard lived each and every day loving his life on his family’s Wyoming Ranch. He loved his life as a bachelor.
Ruby Drake is on the run. Hiding from her dark past, keeping secrets to keep herself safe. When she comes across a cabin far away from the city and her past, she breathes fresh air almost feels like she has a chance at escape.
What happens when an overly gorgeous cowboy shows up on her doorstep with severe wounds? What emotions grow between these two as Ruby helps him heal? What happens when Ruby’s past comes to find her? What happens when she runs to the only person she can trust, Hayden?
This is a realllllllly good quick read, and I highly recommend it! I’ll definitely be looking up other books by this author! Take a moment to read it, I promise you’ll enjoy it!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holy cow Batman did this book did a number on me. I would definitely check the trigger warning before reading this book cuz it does get pretty dark. I love and hate King, but oh man does he dance and wave the red flags all over this book. I love my morally grey characters, but I wanted to shake King so bad in this book. Ava is such a sweetheart and I feel for her in this book. She has lost her parents in a tragic car accident, her brother does not treat her like a sister, but someone to profit off of, and then she is kidnapped because her brother uses her to wipe his debts clean with King. The cliffhanger at the end, made me wanting more but it was more like a small jump into a lake rather being pushed off a cliffside. I really enjoyed the story, the characters were great, the storytelling was absolutely amazing, and I can’t wait to see this wrapped up in book 2 of the duet!
Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Regan is a famous author in this story. While she is independent as well as a single mother. Her priority is her daughter followed by her writing. Pavlo is Regan’s bodyguard. His job is to keep Regan and her daughter safe. However Regan and Pavlo can’t stand to be around each other. At the beginning of this past paced romantic thriller. Will these two come around and survive this story? The story could be a standalone, but I recommend you read this series in its entirety. As you will follow along and not end up like me. As I must go back and read book 1. This author gets big praise from me, her story has it all. Romance, thriller, intrigue, deceit as well as a true page turner. Both of her characters are perfect for their parts. This is a deserved five star read.
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Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow This is not my favorite genre but once I read the first page I was hooked! This book is full of romance, love, sadness, grief and feelings of not doing enough. Benji and Kellan are best friends but when Kellan dies and Benji doesn’t save him, Benji will spend the rest of his life feeling guilty. When Kellan was alive he always told him that his younger brother Milo was off limits so he always steered clear but when he sees him and see’s how much pain he is over losing Kellan so Benji can’t take it. He leaves town and tries to clear his head for almost a year. Milo is throwing himself into dance, his one love and barely surviving as it is. He misses his brother so much but also misses his friendship with Benji. When Benji moves back to town and they rekindle their friendship, feelings become more involved. Benji is also having to deal with his mom being an addict so there are some triggers so be prepared. Wonderful story about love,friendship and loss.
Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After reading the previous book, I couldn’t wait to read this book. And I am so glad I did, it was even better than the first one. I connected with the story straight away and loved the chemistry between the main characters. Neither wanted to spend time with the other but circumstances throw them together. I loved watching their relationship develop as the story went on.
The storyline was exciting and fast paced. It is action packed from start to finish and it seemed to take no time to read it. This book is a brilliant addition to the series and one I thoroughly enjoyed.
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Heartwarming fun! This steamy and emotional course had a few interesting twists but also left a lot of questions. Hopefully the answers will be found out in the subsequent series. Such as, what did the team choose to do to Buzz? How did Tory know about the uncle?
Jamaica has a plan. She is going to study hard, get into law school, and then have a life. So far her plan is going well until she meets and is paired with Mr. Football himself, Callahan O’Reilly in the one class she can’t mess up. Not only does the professor have it out for her, her academic scholarship depends on her grades.
Callahan is not your typical jock. He is in the advanced courses because he wants to be and can handle them. As he makes this obviously clear to his new sexy project partner, Jamaica, he must find a way to crack her shell. There is just something about Jamaica that makes Callahan sizzle whenever she is around.
As Callahan and Jamaica build a tentative friendship, he slowly gets her to come out of her shell and experience everything college has to offer, football games, pep rallies, house parties and fun. Once Jamaica opens the door a little for Callahan, he comes barreling through making her also admit her feelings for him.
While Callahan and Jamaica try to figure things out as a couple, there are outside forces trying to tear them apart. As they battle those together and separately, will their relationship last?
Although Callahan and Jamaica have a H(for now)E, will the unanswered questions come back to bite them later? Can’t wait to find out!
The Magic Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Magic Man is book 3 In The Olympic Peninsula Series, as with the first 2, I am a BIG fan of them. Not only because they are just so well written, but because I actually live in Port Townsend and in the first pages, they are at Manresa Castle in which my daughter is actually the Hotel manager. So, these books have been extra fun for me to read. They are contemporary romance full of family, love, drama and all the good stuff. This is David and Maddie’s story. All of the characters are well written and interesting which makes them easy to connect with. I of course could not put it down and would highly recommend.
Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story is a quick, enjoyable read. While part of a series, I found it easy to read as a standalone. Hayden and Ruby each have their own reasons for being how they are; however, being stuck together during a storm might just start them down a new path. Could it lead to their own hea? I would recommend this book if you’re looking for an easy read.
Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an action-packed, suspenseful romance! I was impressed by this author and story—especially with how much was packed in to a shorter page count. The author really developed the two main characters fairly well. The author also gave depth to the story and it reads at a quick pace starting with action from the get go and through the developing, steamy romance between Ruby and Hayden and the suspense of lurking danger. This was a somewhat predictable, but entertaining story that kept my attention throughout. Though it is part of a series, it is easily read as a standalone. If you’re looking for a page-turning suspenseful romance, this is for you!
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read multiple stories by this author Tam Derudder Jackson. Her writing style is amazing. Always know exactly what to write to draw you in and keep you there, and to keep you wanting more. I’m loving it. The more I read the more Tam DeRudder Jackson becomes a favorite author. Finding The End Zone follows Callahan and Jamaica’s sizzling Romance. Complete opposite but totally perfect for each other even if Jamaica didnt think so at first. She soon finds out that looks (and reputation) can be deceiving. I loved this couple. The author makes them seem really realistic, with their struggles, strong emotions and the quick batter between the two. I highly recommend reading. I 100% look forward to reading more by this author! 😀
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited to find this new series by Tam DeRudder Jackson, and what a great surprise it was when I started reading it to find out it was a twist on a sports romance. Not only is our star football player, Callahan, got the looks and the physique of a star player, but he’s got the brains to go along with it! Much to the surprise and dismay of our other main character, Jamaica, who does not date athletes, well until she meets Callahan, who does not give up so easily. Sparks fly when these two get paired together as partners in a Lit Class group project, which grade weighs heavily on both of these characters because maintaining high grades is detrimental to both Jamaica and Callahan for keeping their scholarships. What a great fit these two are in this project, despite what they were both expecting, too bad Tori has a crush on our star football player and doesn’t like to take no for an answer, when she sees something, she wants, she assumes daddies’ money can buy her everything that she wants. What she wants is a star up-and-coming NFL football player, namely Callahan. Tori makes sure that she is there every step of the way to cause Callahan and Jamaica issues, making progress on their class project, as well as a possible romance between the two, even harder to explore. This was a wonderful romance, where you get to learn a lot about football, but also about the works of Austen as our two main characters complete research for their Lit Class project. I cannot wait for the next book in this series where we get to follow the story of one of Callahan’s teammates.
@Brandy Rymer
12/2023
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199057546-hidden-scars” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hidden Scars (Jade #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697688576l/199057546._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199057546-hidden-scars”>Hidden Scars</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15266964.A_Akinosho”>A. Akinosho</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6043304720″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Jade and Naseer are loved who are never meant to be. Although, both heart broken and trying to move forward with their lives. They end up crossing paths and meeting, and well fate seals the deal. They end up healing each others broken hearts and making this ever lasting love. Many people tried to keep them apart, Jade and Naseer when through so many difficult times throughout their relationship, and people trying to sabotage their relationship. It never worked they built an unbreakable bond.
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The Magic Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The 3rd book in this series and you will want to read them in order as they do overlap and the storyline keeps growing and developing from book to book. This book is mainly about David and Maddie but you get a lot of situations arising with the first two couples from books one and two as well. The tension, both sexual and otherwise, between Maddie and David is felt on almost every page. I found myself rooting for them.
