Best of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dre is a strong character but has some issues. I didn’t like this character at all at first it was just her attitude I didn’t like then we see what Dre truly like . Shanya is depend on Dre and you can see why. Erick
The love scene are very well written. I enjoy this authors scenery writing very well.
Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. This is a shorter story about second chances and it packs a punch with romance. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning. This is a story that has characters that are relatable, engaging and kept me turning pages. This is a story about Braxton. He is a chef that is well known. When an incident puts him in prime time, it also puts him in the path of her. Hearts are made for breaking and putting back together. Will these two get a second chance? Will Braxton learn that sometimes the things we want the most are worth the bumps in the road. This is a great story that I really enjoyed. The characters bring so much to the story and I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Executive’s Decision by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I first read the synopsis for this book it sounded like a story I would enjoy and I was right! I really enjoyed the book and I am definitely looking forward to more from the series. I guess the story was a little predictable but that didn’t bother me, I liked the characters and the story flowed really well. The romance I love in a story was there and a little bit of humour mixed in. I fell in love with Zachary straight away – Regan took me a little time to warm to but I really liked them as a couple.
Overall a good read and I look forward to more to come.
Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry by Kira Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you’re looking for a book to bring on those tears then look no further! Learning to Live is an emotional read that I loved from beginning to end. The way in which the author had written it I could tell she had really put her heart and soul into these characters lives, journey and story. Ciera was probably one of the strongest female characters I have read about in a long time, after everything she went through in the story I really admired her strength. I really enjoyed reading about her story and Topher as well.
This is definitely an emotional read and one that had me thinking about it long after I had finished. I highly recommend it to others and I look forward to reading more from Ms Adams again in the future.
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What happens when your world falls apart with a simple act or then again does it?
Braelynn is working her dream job, although she is not prepared to go just as far as their senior partner Wexler as he bent the rules in the past, she is looking forward to them announcing the new partner in the business and she is top of the list.
But, she is hiding a secret that if found out she could loss everything she has worked for but the more it goes on the more she does not want to keep it a secret anymore.
Seth is part of the biggest Mafia family and has certain rules which he has to follow, but when he is forced into situation where he requires a good lawyer in, she walks and oh my he can’t take his hands off her. Until one night their relationship shifts a gear were, he would do anything for this woman. Even go against his family!!!
OMG, this was brilliant I can’t not explain how engrossed I got within the story, well I read it in one sitting and it took me a few hours. The utter brilliance of the story was well written and did not seem to pad out the action. The two characters was so perfect for each other as she was sweet with a hint of danger and Seth well HOT is all it can say. The secondary characters were riveting and I had to check out the story of Dale as there is a brilliant excerpt at the back of this book and was gutted its not out you. Oh how you tease. This definitely a worthy read and I very rarely give out five stars but this book had me at the first word till the very last teasing sentence. As this is new authors, I have been busily trying to get my hands on more so. Thank you for bringing me into a new world.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Price of a Rose: a Beauty and Beast tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2o by Byrd Nash
Price of a Rose is a beautifully written retelling of Beauty and Beast This was one of my favorites growing up and this author as yet again outdone themselves. I’m a huge fan of historical romance and Fairytale so this is a perfect fit. Find out what happens when a card games is lost and daughter’s are traded away for a rose to the local Beast(recluse). I highly recommend reading this book there’s some twists but definitely worth the read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
R.L. (Robin) Dunn resides with her family in the beautiful and artistic community of Sea Cliff, New York. After a twenty-five-year career in Emergency Medical Services as a provider, instructor, chief and regional faculty, illness changed her life path.
Having always had a love of writing, Robin returned to creating stories, She is a member of the Romance Authors of America since 2018 and the Long Island Romance Writers since 2018.Her leadership training in the first responder community has served her well in her former role as Secretary and her current role as President of LIRW.
Her first novel Blood Obsession, written in her college days came off the shelf and was reworked at a time when she was given just a little chance of survival. Her second, third fourth, and fifth books, Secure Desire, Secure Again, Secure Heart and Secure Her followed after she assured her doctors there was no expiration date stamped on the bottom of her foot. Secure Decision is due for an April 2021 release.
As far as the future goes, Robin hopes that she can continue to live a life worth living. She continues to use her professional background, medical contacts, law enforcement contacts and military contacts to write many more romantic suspense novels in the future.
Can Dreams Come True? by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
Can Dreams Come True? is the first book in The Cecily Taylor series by Krysten Lindsay Hager. It is a cute, sweet, YA, coming of age story- about friendship, crushes, first love, teenage angst, jealousy, and following your dreams. This is my first read from Ms. Hager, so I was interested to see what this was all about.
It is definitely a YA story- as it is quite sweet and a little ‘fluffy’. As I have grown older, I have found that I like my stories a little ‘meatier’- but still enjoy exploring YA stories as they are usually fairly light and easy to read and make great ‘palate cleansers’. This is definitely the case here- a lovely story with just enough angst and drama to keep things interesting and well suited for the younger reader.
I am interested to see what happens in the next instalment- following Cecily and Andrew on to the next stage of their relationship with “In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety”(Book #2).
Thank you, Krysten Lindsay Hager!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander
Book one in the series and I’m ready to start the second since I know it will be as good as the first. I loved this book! I laughed more times than I expected and I then needed to take a break from reading to refocus.
Ace was amazingly charming and seemed a bit bashful while trying to charm Ella. His friends were entertaining and I’m looking forward to reading the stories about how each one of these boys falls.
I love how confident Ella’s was for being a curvy woman I know there are a lot of curvy women out there with an amazing amount of confidence, but I’m not one of them. I could only dream of having Ella’s confidence.
I have been fortunate enough to read several books by Ms. Alexander and she hasn’t disappointed me yet.
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
From the description I knew I would love it. Seeing Sonya Jesus involved I knew it would be captivating. Not. Disappointed. At. All. This dark suspense filled romance was everything I didn’t know I was looking for. It moved quickly and had plenty of punch. I was so captivated I got to the end without realizing it was there. Shaw and Seth – wow. Loved this book and look forward to reading more from this dynamic writing duo.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
A Hole by Phoebe Alexander is the first in the Alpha Bet Series. It’s a novella length rom com type. Ace & Ella’s story is different when it comes to romance. Ace is a comedian, Ella a bank teller. I gave this novella three stars because it was hard for me to get into it. Phoebe Alexander is a wonderful and talented writer, but for some reason this novella didn’t grab my attention the way her other novels have. A Hole is hilarious and funny but can be series when needs to be.
10 Days by KJ Holliday
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this entertaining romantic comedy featuring a city boy and a country girl who fall in love in ten days during a camping trip. Best selling novelist Alexander Jones is struggling with writing his second book and so his best friend Luke convinces him to take a trekking and survival boot camp in the wilderness to cure him of his writers block. The only problem is he hates the countryside and camping. Both Luke and his childhood friend Penny Foster take Alex to the mountains where they camped as children. Alex is completely out of his element almost straightaway but with his friends help he manages ten days. However, a surprising outcome of the trip is that within that ten days Alex has fallen in love with Penny, but is unsure how she feels or what Luke will think when he finds out.
This lighthearted and fun romance had me laughing out loud. The characters are all very realistic and relatable and the chemistry between Alex and Penny really comes across in the narrative. I liked how the book is written solely from Alex’s point of view which gives us a different perspective from the usual female viewpoint in most romance novels. I particularly liked Alex’s witty and sarcastic inner voice and found Alex to be an unusual but very likeable male lead, and was really cheering him on hoping he would get his girl, Penny. The author made the setting along with the camping and survivalist elements really come alive through her descriptive narrative which made me feel immersed in the story, and as though I was camping with them. An engaging and heartwarming read which I read in one sitting as once I started reading I could not put the book down. A great read for some much needed escapism during the continuing lockdown here in the UK.
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. I have read books by both these two authors, this one is my favorite from both. Their writing skills and attention to details not only made the story feel realistic but also made the story engaging and just a great story. This is a well developed story about Braelynn who is an attorney but also a woman who now finds herself on the other side of the law. What will happen when she has to turn to a former client, a bad boy and she is in love with to boot. As she learns there are consequences to everything you do, she finds herself involved with the Mafia and they are not happy about it. What happens next is for you to read. What will fate have in store for her and this bad boy? Will she find her way out of trouble? I really enjoyed these characters. They are unique and give life to the story. They are strong and Cassie is my favorite and what she brings to the story is awesome. I highly recommend this book and these authors.
Review by @bjwagner
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato ) by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus. This is a novella about a Crime family and their attorney. It is so very good and even though it is short it makes you feel like you have read a 400 page novel. The characters are amazing. Its the story of Braelynn Shaw who is the attorney for the Sindicato Crime Family. She just recently represented Seth Girodano and they fell in love with one another which is a big no no not only because of her profession but also because of her race. The Crime family does not approve of interracial relationships. Now that Braelynn has murdered someone in self defense it muddies the waters even more. The only way she sees out is to get help from Seth and the Sindicato but if she does that their relationship will come out. If that happens she risks everything in her life falling apart. Once she opens the door for the mafia family to help her she will be involved with them on a level she never wanted. Will Braelynn survive this trial and still be able to have the career she loves afterwards? Will she be able to share her life with the man she loves? Read Sons Of Sindcato to find out!
10 Days by KJ Holliday
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute romance story that has a touch of humor to it. This is a well written story about a city boy and a country girl. This story will show you how much things could change if just given 10 days. Alex has given himself 10 days to embrace the country. His friends including a girl named Penny are determined to help him with this. Will Alex and Penny find themselves embracing more than something out of their element? They made the story fun to read and entertaining. I laughed a couple of times out loud at them. They made the story for me. I highly recommend reading this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Braelynn has a secret and is a great female lead. I love how brave she is whilst still having fenemine side. The combation of both these works very well. This is a amazing short story which grips you right from the start.
10 Days by KJ Holliday
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
10 Days by KJ Holliday is a great book with strong, relatable characters. They completely made this book for me and are what had me turning the pages. Everything about them was so easy to imagine. I could vividly picture most of their conversations happening and it really made me feel like I was right there with them. The story itself I found to be quite fun. I expected it to feel a bit rushed given that it was mainly going to happen over 10 days but this was not the case at all. The author really took the time to build the story to make it a great read. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I am looking forward to reading more from them in the future.
8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek is a short enemies to lovers story that will definitely leave you wanting more. The characters are great to read about as they have a strong chemistry between them. I connected with them as soon as I started reading. Although the book is short the author does a great job of building the story up so it doesn’t feel like you have missed out on anything. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry by Kira Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Learning To Live: An Enemy To Lovers Ugly Cry is the first book in The Infinite Love Series by Kira Adams. The first thing I have to say about this book is that the author got it spot on when putting ‘Ugly Cry’ in the title. I have to admit that I sobbed like a baby reading this book. Tissues are a MUST when reading this book. I don’t cry a lot when reading books but when I do I know it’s a sign that the author has done an amazing job to set my emotions off so much.
I had never read any of Kira Adams work before reading this book but this certainly wont be the last book of hers I read. I’m already desperate to read the 2nd book to see what happens to Topher next.
I have to admit that Enemy to Lovers is one of my favourite romance tropes. I love reading the thought process as a character begins to realise that their feelings towards their ‘enemy’ is changing. Ciera and Topher’s story fulfilled this really well and I loved reading their story.
Ciera is one of the most amazing characters I have ever read. I loved her from the beginning of the book and as her story progressed I loved her even more. She really put me through the wringer.
I would 100% recommend this book to others and don’t forget the tissues. I guarantee you are going to need them.
Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Seconds (Internet Famous Collection #6) by Cam Johns is an original second chance romance story. It is not your normal fairy-tale. It is a unique modern dark retelling of Rapunzel as you have never seen before. There is angst and drama, laughs and heartbreak, tears and struggles and so much more. Cam’s writing style keeps you engaged and the unexpected dark twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato ) by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus
5 Stars
I had a feeling going into this book that I was going to love it and I was so right. The start of a new series has me wanting more and loving these characters. Although a quick read it had everything I would want in a mafia type story and then some. If I had not seen that this was written by two authors I would have never realized it. The writing was so smooth and never once felt like I was transitioning from one author to the next.
Braelynn could possibly be one of my favorite female leads ever. Her strength and take no crap attitude while still having a vulnerable side was awesome! Oh and..That Slap!! I’ll never forget that scene and I was reading along like Holy Crap woman what were you thinking, but that’s who she is and I love it!
I can not wait to get my hands on what’s to come for all of these characters. I can’t recommend this story enough, I have found that I love books written with the mafia theme, and this one was incredible!!
Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry by Kira Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow where to start with this book. It is the first book I have read in a long time that has reduced me to tears several times over. It is so beautifully written that the emotion jumps right off the page and effects the reader so much.
Ciera is an outcast at school. She has spent her life being bullied for being poor and unpopular but she keeps her head down and gets on with life. Little does anyone know she is dealing with a serious illness which could end her life.
Topher is a popular guy and a main part of the A-Team. He is rich and self centred never caring for anyone but himself. When he dad revels a secret to him his life starts to unravel and he finds himself drawn towards Ciera.
Together they shouldn’t work. They are too different. But they do work and work well. Both of them find strength in each other and the will to starting living life instead of just existing.
8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book Review: 8 Second Ride
Author: Shannon Nemechek
four stars
This is a very quick short story. The build up is great and will leave you definately wanting more.
An enemy to lovers story, Tuck and Jess cannot see eye to eye on anything and they fight about everything. He is a farm hand on her father’s farm and she is a spoiled only child. Can they overcome their differences or will they continue to despise one another? The characters are developed well and the story line is there, I just want more.
KLH
Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this book was going to go one direction and it took me to a completely unexpected place. I really enjoyed how the author set up the story in the first chapter and how the entire story unfolded. The characters were intriguing and I wanted to know more about why the female lead seemed to be so different. Her past defined her present but her future seemed to be potentially so much more. I really am interested to see how this develops as the series continues.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh my! Wow just wow! This steamy quick read is amazing! I really enjoyed this story about Braxton. The story took so many twist that I was not expecting! I loved reading about Braxton’s trials and triumphs in love and business. Cam Johns sure knows how to keep you reading late into the night! I am definitely reading more books by her!
Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry by Kira Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Learning to Live is the first book I have read by Kira Adams, but I can’t wait to read more. There plan to be 5 books in this series, which I am totally stoked for! There is so many deep topics in this book, which brought out all the feelings. It is somewhat a coming of age story, but so much more. You will read about topics such as bullying, suicide, depression, death, love and loss. Ciera and Topher have been going to the same school for most of their life. However, Topher hardly knows she exists, except that his friends bully her daily for years. Ciera is to the point of just trying to be invisible to avoid it…counting down the days until graduation. But when life brought them together, it turns out they were the best thing for each other. The thing they never knew they needed. Wonderful characters, all so real and relatable. Grab a box of kleenex and a comfy throw, and curl up with your kindle. You won’t want to put this book down.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Beckoned: Born of Darkness (Book 1) by R.B. Fields is a story full of paranormal and romance. It was a fascinating read. It was steamy. For people who are into vampire romance, this is the book for you.
Four sexy vampires with an attitude. A female hunter whose life is a very threat to the vampire race. Yet, she can’t help but fall in love with all of them. She is a serial killer hunter but a daytime emergency room nurse. Vampires aren’t allowed to kill their own, but one vampire has killed to protect her.
Every chapter was a fun read. The romance was very intense loved every page of it.
Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bound by Secrets is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. This book brings you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and you will cry a little. I had trouble putting this book down and cannot wait to read the next book. This book follows Kayla and Jaxon through many twists and turns. Kayla is running from an abusive relationship and doesn’t want to put her parent’s lives at risk. This is where Jaxon comes in to the story, he is her brothers best friend and the safest place for her to go. Jaxon is a navy seal who has wanted Kayla since graduation. But can he uphold the promise he made to his best friend? Can he keep Kayla safe?
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns & Sonja Jesus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sons of Sindicato by Sonya Jesus & Cam Johns is a romantic suspense story.
This dark tale is the start of this Mafioso series that is engrossing and captivating. This compelling read will keep the pages turning and keep you awake because you need to know how it finishes. I found myself invested in the characters and fell in love with them. Sonya and Cam as a writing pair works well.
The colour of her skin doesn’t matter in the court room but her relationship with the son of the mob could see her disbarred. He has seen and done it all but the one thing that could get him disowned is the one thing he loves.
I look forward to the rest of the series.
Reviewed by @jennadb
10 Days by KJ Holliday
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
10 Days by KJ Holliday. I loved this book. Its the first book I’ve read by this author but it won’t be my last! Its the story of Alexander Jones who is an author and wanting to write a book about outdoor survivalist. Alex is not familiar with the outdoors much at all so this is a whole new thing to him. His best friend Luke offers to take him camping like really camping not glamping! Alex decides it will be more fun with his long time best friend Penny. Alex finds out he is so not into most things camping especially fishing and is taking all the jabs from Luke about it. He also learns that Penny is pretty badass and can do just about anything. During the 10 days you get to see Luke and Alex get along like brothers and also see the feelings develop between Alex and Penny. All 3 in a tent is tight quarters especially if 2 of the parties have feelings for each other. This book is such a fun Romcom and you will be so glad you took the time to check it out!
