Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sylvia Black captivated me with this second book in her Masters of the Consolate Series! Christian is defiantely hot vampire on campus and his devotion to Delilah despite all the hurdles they face is just wonderful! I cannot wait to read more from Sylvia and see who they bring in next!
Repair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I would strongly recommend this book and author to anyone that enjoys a good steamy, dramatic, and emotional romance. I’m not even an emotional person, but parts of this book had me so drawn into the characters and what they were feeling and experiencing, that even I was tearing up. The character development in this book is so very well done. I’m a nurse and could totally totally relate to Charlie’s rough shifts in the ER and how she needed to vent afterwards at times. It was so satisfying to see Tank grow and mature throughout the book. It’s great to see a strong woman bring the best out in a man. Must read!
The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I want more! I just finished reading The God by Hazel Storm and I can’t tell you how much I love this world she created! I can’t wait till book 3 comes out and I’ll be really disappointed when these stories end, though they will get added to my read again rotation.
The God picks up right where The Don leaves off. It’s also a bigger exploration of Vanessa and Grey’s dynamic together. I don’t want to spoil book 1 for anyone looking for a new series to read. You need to read both and in order!
Throughout this book, I begin to fall more in love with Grey and why he is the way he is. Again there’s a lot of characters but it all works, every character fits. Hazel Storm may very well be my new romance author.
Any questions left unanswered from book 1 will be answered throughout this book, and more will come to fruition. I think the best part is these books so far take place within the same month that has yet to end.
Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Loved the continuation of the series. It has just the same amount of action and mystery. It was a nice take to do the second book in the view of another person. There is no shortage of twists and turns to keep the story interesting.
The Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved The Don by Hazel Storm! I didn’t want to stop reading once I started and I’m dying for more! I loved most of the characters, especially Grey!
It’s an interesting mix of the Greek gods and goddesses and mortal beings, that I was skeptical about going into but it all works!
Grey the Don of the underworld, has to enter the overworld(which would be the plain we exist on) to renegotiate a soul contract with a mortal named Dorian. While listening to what Dorian proposes he spots and notices the neighbor across the street Vanessa. He’s drawn to her more than he wants to be. For a god who has abstained for over 2 centuries his draw to her, he feels could break his vow of abstinence. Will Grey play with fire? Will he stay away from Vanessa? Does Grey take Dorian up on his proposal? I encourage you to pick this book up and find out.
There’s also Vanessa, a hairdresser by trade, who would do anything to save her brother Piper from his terminal cancer diagnosis. She runs into some deep issues at work, when the new office manager insists the facial and hair care products she’s using are leading to the deaths of her clients. Vanessa is very aware and captivated by Grey. She also meets and starts dating Grey’s half brother Rafe. When she starts dreaming about both of them together she starts to wonder what it would be like.
Will Vanessa get stuck in a love triangle? Does she save Piper? Is she really the cause of her clients’ deaths?
Please please please, I beg you to get involved in this story! There’s lots of interesting and witty characters, but the author makes it easy to follow them all! You will not be disappointed!
Repair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Repair (The Everyday Heroes World) by Trish Williford
5-stars
Repair was a phenomenal romance read from start to finish! I read this book in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop. I just had to figure out how everything was going to play out, and let me tell you I was not disappointed. I loved everything about this storyline, it was the perfect amount of drama, mystery, steamy moments, humour and was perfectly relatable!
Not only did I love the main characters but I absolutely loved all of the secondary characters and I really hope I’ll be able to read about them in the future! This was my first book by this author but it won’t be my last, I look forward to reading more from her asap, and I would recommend this book to anyone looking for their next romance read!
Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Erin Murphy is a nurse at a local clinic. She returned to Rosewood Bay after her marriage failed when her mother was sick with cancer to help her father. After her mother passed, she decided to stick around as there was nothing to return to her previous hometown for.
Curtis “Ripper” Bandara has a past life that he would never forget and no ties to his siblings. He currently works stripping cars, reupholstering, and repainting them for sale. He is also a henchman for the Diamonds, a group of four men, who made and run Rosewood Bay. With the influx of a group of bangers that are younger, the men have a challenge before them so that war doesn’t break out in the Bay.
Being out with a friend and being slashed by a knife is the reason Ripper ends up in Erin’s clinic. The two have an electric spark, but Ripper knows that his life is not the life for Erin. When a friend ends up in trouble he calls Erin for help. She assists in making sure his friend doesn’t die. Shortly after, Erin ends up in trouble and Ripper takes her home.
Can the two work out the mystery of who is trying to hurt her? Is it because of Ripper or someone else in her life? Will the sparks they felt the first time they met ever lead to anything more?
The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The God is Book two of the Her Three Immortal Series by Hazel Storm. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and can’t wait to read the third book! The men are described with perfection and the story itself is just great. Vanessa ends up in Hell, with Grey, but he doesn’t want her there. Little does she know the reason why until she keeps spending time, making friends, visiting relatives, and having a great adventure to save a life and keep her own. Raef is still in love with her and working on finding her lineage to see what is so interesting about her. Aroz is busy keeping his mom entertained on other people instead of Vanessa. A lot happens and it is all detailed so perfectly! Please read the Don, then this book, and onto the next! 🙂
Reviewed by @ash18235
Wow this book….the story is raw, heart wrenching and at times I had to stop and catch my breath. This story is about Gianna who falls in love with a man named Ethan. What Gianna did not know was how Ethan was abusive and cruel. From the outside you would think they are the perfect couple but behind closed doors was a totally different story. Gianna finally flees from her abusive husband and ends up in NYC. She couldn’t believe she bumps into a many named Derek, a man she met on her wedding night as he was at the hotel as well staying for the night. Gianna learns from Derek how to possibly love again but with true caution. Gianna also learns how she can fight back. Ethan finds her again and is bitter. Will Gianna finally be free of Ethan after years of abuse? This story has definite triggers of abuse but also a trigger of stalking. Overall just another fantastic story from Author Dakota Willink.
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So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent
4 out of 5 Stars
Dahlia Perez grew up thinking that Levi Vance was going to be her best friend for life. They had grown up together. He was her first crush. Dahlia had fought her desire for Levi for years because she didn’t want anything to interfere with their friendship. She had met and married another man, Trey. Trey betrayed Dahlia, betrayed their marriage vows. Levi watched it all happening. Dahlia decided that she was done with both of them. She walked out of Levi’s life 8 years ago. If it had not been for the limited interaction caused by trying to co-parent their son, Beckett, she would have been done with Trey, as well.
Dahlia’s promotion has put her at the forefront of a major project for her employer. How did Levi wind up as the contractor on this project? Levi believes it is fate, giving him another chance to make things right with Dahlia, to be together, or at the very least for her to stop hating him. Levi is going to give getting back Dahlia everything he has, if they can’t be together maybe they can once again be friends.
Renee Regent does an amazing job of creating the history and conflict of these characters. Friends, enemies, friends, possible lovers. The chemistry between Levi and Dahlia was palpable from the first time they were on the page together. Maybe it was the hate and anger rolling off Dahlia, but the pages singed my fingers!! I loved that Dahlia was a fierce momma bear for her son. Great read!! I hope that Trey is able to continue maturing to be a better father for Beckett.
The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was looking forward to this book and was not disappointed. Vanessa is now in the Underworld and abandoned by Grey in his penthouse. She becomes fast friends with the daughter of Medusa who helps her see her brother Piper, her mom, and Raef in the Overworld. Vanessa finds herself attracting the attention of gods, creatures, sons of gods, and many more. She is trying to save the life of a distant relative which causes many twists and turns all the while, trying to stay under the radar of the Queen of the Underworld. This is the one person she has been warned about. If you loved book one you will love the continuing story of Vanessa and Grey.
Dating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fun romantic comedy which takes you in from the first page. The story is fast paced and keeps you guessing. The author does an amazing job with her characters making them relatable and likeable. You could actually imagine yourself in those situations or you know a friend who’s like that.
Ivory is a successful business women with her own matchmaking business. She has loads of successful matches however the only person she can’t match is herself. Now a TV company want to interview her about her success and her significant other.
Now Ivory is stuck. If she admits there is no other half she risks her business but what is she to do.
Then in comes her Knight in shining armour in the shape of her intern Li. Ten years younger than her and absolutely stunning he would be the perfect candidate to be her pretend boyfriend. But when lines get blurred they discover its hard to work out what’s pretend and what’s real.
Dating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a breath of fresh air. It was just the right amount of comedy, romance, and drama. It draws you in from the first chapter. It’s written so well with just the right amount of descriptions. The main character was so relatable and it wasn’t just fluff. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
While this is an enjoyable read I did struggle with it at times. It seems like I was thrown into the middle and I am missing information about things that happened. Delilah‘s whole story kind of threw me for a loop. She was captured, released and then she keeps running away from Christian. Why?? I am not sure why she would do that repeatedly. Maybe if we knew about her human side before she was turned that would give us some answers or her previous relationship with Christian. Also I don’t understand why she all of a sudden felt she needed to avenge herself, Christian and the other vampires. I would think being kidnapped and everything else that was done to her would make you more timid and wary and it would take a little bit before you would runoff on your own and face shifters, vampires and the Syndicate. Chriatian is so understandable to all her antics while trying to avenge her for himself.
There are a lot of characters in here, new and old. I enjoyed seeing the characters from the previous book..how they are doing and what powers they have come into. Loved that!
Vampire books are one of my favorites and I thought this would be an outstanding series. Sadly I can’t rate it quite that high. I feel like there needs to be more depth to the characters we just met, in the last few pages, or the next master (I don’t even have a connection to him to be excited to read his story). Sorry
Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a start in a new series for me, and I certainly got sucked in quickly with the novel and the characters. The book was so good I can not express. The story pulls you in, and holds you close, and you learn more about the characters and who they are, and you really feel for them. It was amazingly good!
Erin is the main female love interest in this book. She is a nurse and very caring as well as dutiful to her duties. She had secrets of her own, ones that only her heart knew best from all aspects. She goes day by day doing what she does best which is healing others, but what if a chance came for someone to heal her wombs’? Would she take a leap of faith or let the scars consume her?
Throw in a sexy bad boy named Ripper. He has had led quite the different life than Erin has. He has the I am better off on my own attitude, but yet he seems to feel incomplete. All changes for what he knows when these two souls interact. Ripper gets hurt, and he needs some tender loving care, and he just so happens to get this beautiful, kind hearted, and free spirited nurse named Erin.
Ripper feels something not possible. She was not what he normally would go after. Having an attraction for something real more than just a good time to feel good, is normally what he likes on his dinner plate. Erin feels something too, something she can not deny, but how? Why? Would they trust their feelings?
Ripper had nothing to give or so he felt. Yet he wanted her more than anything he ever thought he wanted or would want. He had past, that the law doesn’t speak very lightly on. He knows if Erin found out this would be the end of things he’s got going, and he knows tis a good thing….but is love really worth all this risk in the end? Things take a turn when their lives get aught in that fly swatter even more, when Erin funds out but not the way he wanted. With everything brought to light, the impossible had to be asked, is what they feel have, is it worth the pain and secrets of the past that made them who they were?
I really loved these two characters, especially when their secrets and pain were brought to the surface and they really opened up to one anther, and really allowed themselves to feel things they always wanted, but never felt inside their hearts, they truly deserved. They had found their safe haven truly, but with anything as beautiful as this love, they both knew they would have to work hard to keep it, other wise it would be gone and they would have the biggest regret ever of their lives upon them.
The author brought forth two beautiful characters, despite their scars they were beautiful in their own way. I really fell in love with them both and wanted them to get their happy ending. I will defiantly be reading the next one in this series. I can not wait to see what happens in the next book in the series!
Repair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is part of The Everyday Heroes World. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 177 pages in length. This story is about a second chance – my fav! This is about Charlie and Tank. Charlie had the picture-perfect life until a secret mistress showed up. Now she is back home, where she did not really want to go, but needed to start new. Her old one-night stand, Tank, lives there. She figures she could get along with him seeing how he is her brothers best friend. Not a chance.
Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Unbreakable is the first book in the Diamonds Series by Tee Smith. I had not previously read any of this author’s work but I was intrigued by the blurb and decided to give it a try. I’m very glad that I chose to read Unbreakable as I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
As we as being the story of Ripper and Erin, we are introduced to the Diamonds and they type of operations that they run. Let’s just say it involves a lot of danger, drama and intrigue.
Erin had returned home after a failed marriage to look after her sick mother. Her mother has now passed on and Erin is trying to get on with her life and look after her father who has found solace in the whisky bottle.
Erin first meets Ripper when he attends the clinic she’s a nurse at to get a stab wound examined. He’s totally taken by the beautiful red headed nurse and over time tries to get close to her.
I loved Erin and Ripper’s story. Not only do we have the romance story between them but there is so much going on with the Diamonds which bring a few surprises to the reader and causes Erin to re-evaluate her life.
This is a really great read that had me gripped from the very beginning, right up to the very end. It’s full of danger and drama and will keep the reader entertained and not want to put the book down.
The God: A Greek Myth Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Gods above and below 😍😍😍😍
I sped through this book. This is the second in the series and literally picks up where the last one left off. I thought the first book had me hooked, the second one has me obsessed. I need the third one like yesterday. The plot focuses harder on Vanessa and Grey this go-round. I love how she is literally the only splash of color in his life. The only complaint that I have is that I read it so fast and now how to wait for the last book to be released.
Reviewed by @awesomelyamber
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Tammy Mannersly is an Australian author based in Brisbane, Queensland. She loves writing romance, has a fondness for animals, is crazy about movies and enjoys a great Happily Ever After. Her passion for writing started from a very young age and led her to complete a Bachelor Degree in Creative Industries majoring in Creative Writing at Queensland University of Technology. Her novel, Persuading Lucy, is a First in Category Winner in the 2018 Chatelaine Books Awards for Romantic Fiction, a Chanticleer International Book Awards competition, while her newest novel, Drawn to Him, placed as a Finalist in the 2020 competition.
Forbidden Mate by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Forbidden Mate is the second book in The Shadow Chronicles series by CR Robertson. I am stunned by this book. I liked the first one but I really like this second book. This book has even more paranormal elements with a bit of suspense thrown in. The characters have multiple depths to them. I fell in love with Tasha and Levi in book one, and it has grown with this book tenfold. Tasha and Levi’s relationship has sparked some bad blood between the vampires and Lycans. There will be a war but will Tasha and Levi stay together or will they be torn apart by the war? I highly recommend this book to see if the relationship between vampires and Lycans survives together and can save their species at the same time.
Dakota Willink never ceases to amaze me with her storytelling. The Sound of Silence is a suspenseful, dark romance about a woman named Gia. Gia finally finds love to find out it is never the kind you want. She finds herself in a controlling, abusive relationship but in the end finds happiness. Reading of her struggles, courage, and perseverance really pulled at my heartstrings. While nothing to this severity, this reminded me of my own story. As a teenager, I found myself for 4 years, in an abusive, controlling relationship. I allowed this behavior because I thought I loved him and that he loved me. He would be a different person behind closed doors, but then find ways to weasel himself back into my heart every time. It wasn’t until I was 18 that I had had enough of feeling like I wasn’t worth anything. About a year later, I met an amazing man who I now call my husband. Like Derek (Gia’s saving grace), my husband was very patient with a girl who was broken. However, he saw something in me that I thought I had lost – a woman who deserved to be loved and cared for with respect. So, thank you Dakota Willink for writing this amazing story of survival – I truly believe that it gives hope to those individuals out there that are struggling with similar experiences, and hopeful it will also give them enough courage to find a different path because they are all worth it.
The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Her Three Immortals series. I love the support characters in this book, a mirror with an attitude that can let you see loved ones and a pillow that is a caterpillar that eats everything. Vanessa signs a contract with the Don of the Underworld to give up her life to save her brother. She didn’t think about the people left behind that would mourn her so deeply. Including her boyfriend, who is also a brother to Grey, the jerk of the Underworld. She lands in Grey’s apartment who doesn’t want her there.
Vanessa is very caring woman who is trying to get a handle on the Underworld. Grey has a soul connection to Vanessa that he fights hard against. I love how open Vanessa is to all the weird things in her new world. I really like this series and the ending leave me wanting the next book soon!
Repair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! Wow! Wow! Repair: An Everyday Hereos book by Trish Williford was oh my Wow! AMAZING!!! A quick, easy to read, fun book with great characters, Charlie and Tank are easy to love. You are rooting for them from the beginning. I can’t wait to see more from this author and what she has in store for all of her characters!!
Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Ripper goes to the local clinic to avoid questions, nurse Erin is the one to stitch his gash back together. Both of them take notice of the other but Erin is at work and can’t flirt with a patient. Fate throws them back together again but both have issues in their current lives. Ripper has his best mate and his mate’s daughter that he is worried about as well as his not so legal work. Erin is trying to help her dad move on after the death of her mother but they keep running into each other and are inclined to give in to fate.
Opinion
This book is a great read. With short chapters, it is perfect for the person who is on the go and has to read in between tasks. The allure of the shady side of the law, for me, makes this book quite intersting. The rhythm of the words draw the reader in while Ripper’s mate’s daughter has the reader’s protective side jumping out.
This is the first book in a promising series.
Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading book 1 in this series, I was very excited to get my hand on this second instalment and I was not disappointed! Again, the pace was good and the authors writing so exciting to read with amazing attention to detail – I devoured this book in only a few hours! I loved reading about Christian and Delilah – amazing characters to read about. I loved the connection that these two characters had, there was a definite genuine love between them. I really liked Christian! He was definitely my favourite character out of this book! I am very excited to read about more of the vampires in this series!! Another fantastic 5 star read and again highly recommend!
The Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh holy gods
I believe this is the first book I have read by Hazel Storm and I instantly regret that fact. I am a sucker for books about Gods. Throw this being a reverse harem/why choose book into the mix. *insert chefs kiss here* Perfection. This book dragged me in almost immediately. Grey, Aroz, Raef, and Vanessa are life. The chemistry between each brother and Vanessa is enough to set the pages on fire. I need all the books now.
Reviewwed by @awesomelyamber
Dating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dating the Intern was an adorable RomCom by Natalina Reis that I was enthralled with the moment I picked it up. This book pulled me in the moment I met Ivory Tower and her fake boyfriend Li Qiang. I was cheering on their fake romance and hoping for much more from them. Li Qiang was the perfect boyfriend in every aspect he shielded her from the harshness she was dealt from her horrible father and helped her with dealing with the TV show. In the end she really won with him. I can not wait to read more of Natalina’s books.
This is not my first audio book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. This is an author I never hesitate to pick up one of her books or her audio books. I was pulled in from the beginning with the voice of the narrator. I loved how the change of their voice gave the characters not only a realistic feel but gave life to the character themselves. This is a dark romance suspense story that took me on an emotional roller coaster ride just waiting to see what would happen next. Gianna is a woman that has been broken in more than one way. With a determination to survive she runs from her abusive husband. Then she runs into Derek. Will he show her another way of life? I loved their chemistry and their connection. I highly recommend this audio book and this author.
So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dahlia has finally gotten a break since her divorce from her son’s father, Trey. Promoted to General Manager of Riverbank Lodge, her boss has assigned her the task of setting up a 2-day event for the lodge’s fifth anniversary. She has 6 weeks to accomplish this, but there is one catch. The Pavilion had to be built for the party, and the contractor was Levi Vance. Levi used to be her best friend since childhood, but after discovering Trey was cheating on her at her birthday party, she had avoided seeing him. Levi was Trey’s friend and had known of Trey’s infidelity. Levi had not gotten over severing his connection with Dahlia, and he was determined to rectify the situation. Both had once had strong feelings for one another, but the timing had never been right; with this in mind, he wasn’t going to allow the estranged relationship continue.
Renee Regent wrote a nail-biting romance novel with the right balance of conflict and character development. There were moments when I thought Dahlia was ultimately going to pack her bags and run away from Levi. I liked her devotion to parenting her son and how Levi developed a deep connection with him. Trey was despicable, and the twist added into his character threw me for a loop. The execution of the end is flawless, and I would recommend this 5-star novel to any romance novel lover. There are a couple of explicit scenes, so this isn’t appropriate for youthful readers.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Unbreakable is the first installment of The Diamonds series by Tee Smith. In this story we meet good girl Erin and bad boy Ripper. We get to see how they meet and fall for each other and have to overcome obstacles from their pasts that may affect their futures.
I really enjoyed how the Romance and Suspense entwined with each other. It made me want to keep reading page after page. I can’t wait for the second installment of the series. I’m hoping we’ll get to know more of the characters we were introduced to in book 1.
