Emissary gripped me from the very first page and never let go. Kai is an angel of death and from the moment we begin learning about him, I couldn’t get enough. He despises demons until he meets Byron. Kai couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw what he thought to be an innocent demon…because those don’t exist in his dark life. Byron has had a hard enough life, so to be spared by death was a miracle all in itself. They find an unusual match in each other, and the chemistry comes to life in this beautiful story. The author did an amazing job weaving suspense, forbidden love, and adventure all into one. I highly recommend it especially if you love MM paranormal romance! I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!
I am never disappointed by Anise Storm’s books, and this one is certainly no different! I really loved the amount of depth for each character as they each brought something to the story that felt necessary. I didn’t feel weighed down by details that could’ve easily been left out. I enjoyed the darkness of the story, but as always, the trigger warnings are deeply appreciated. Deadly Intentions is emotionally charged, full of revenge, and plenty of incredibly steamy scenes. Reading about Viviana’s elaborate quest for revenge elicits plenty of emotion…and not all negative by a long shot. I highly recommend picking this one up and giving it a chance because Anise is a brilliant author that has delivered yet another exhilarating story!
I was excited to pick this up because it’s a trilogy and I love to binge read! I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but I definitely enjoy the style of writing. I really like how she grabs your attention and doesn’t let go throughout all three stories! It’s amazing how she can make a book go by so fast, I was definitely craving more by the end. Laura Koerber writes magical realism like no other. You will feel like you’re inside each story with her in-depth characters instead of just being an observer from the outside. I highly recommend this trilogy especially if you enjoy the supernatural and dystopian genres!
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I was excited to pick this up because it’s a trilogy and I love to binge read! I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but I definitely enjoy the style of writing. I really like how she grabs your attention and doesn’t let go throughout all three stories! It’s amazing how she can make a book go by so fast, I was definitely craving more by the end. Laura Koerber writes magical realism like no other. You will feel like you’re inside each story with her in-depth characters instead of just being an observer from the outside. I highly recommend this trilogy especially if you enjoy the supernatural and dystopian genres!
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This book took me for a rollercoaster ride! I hadn’t read anything by Nadija Mujagic before, but they are definitely on my watch list now. I love psychological thrillers so this was right up my alley. When you think of moving to LA to chase your dreams of becoming an actress, you get the feeling it will be difficult but worth it, right? Once Sam graduated high school, she decided to do just that and leave quite the secret behind her. Only she didn’t realize just what was in store for her. She was receiving rejections left and right until she met Corey. He swears he can help her achieve her dreams if she does him the small favor of giving him a child. I won’t give anything away but WOW! This book kept me glued to the pages and had twists that I never saw coming. I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a go if you enjoy psychological thrillers!
I had never read a book by this author before, so this was a nice start. Dusty is a grumpy cowboy who is also a widower, and he’s not looking for much else in his life anymore. Lovely Jo comes barreling into his life with a suspicious story, but he feels like he can trust her. They have instant chemistry but neither one is prepared for it to go anywhere at all. Will they find something more than just living in their day-to-day monotony, or will it all be a disappointing bust? I feel like this was a rather good short story especially if you enjoy romantic westerns!
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I loved the first book in this series, and I’m happy to say that this one was outstanding as well! I love the detailed magical world that the author has built as well as the in-depth characters we get to follow. Witches and wizards haven’t gotten along in what seems like forever, but now their conflict is destabilizing their entire realm. Wilf really just wants to be a normal teenager, but it isn’t that easy. His stepsister is causing trouble and he must see to it that justice is served. Can Wilf help his world return to a level of normalcy, or will the decisions made be catastrophic for everyone involved? I highly recommend picking up the first book in the series to get the full experience because you may be a bit lost if you don’t. It’s worth every bit of reading, I couldn’t put either one down until I raced to the finish!
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I have never been disappointed by Sylvia Black, and Master Calabrea doesn’t disappoint! I love paranormal everything, so this series has been perfect! The chemistry throughout this book is sizzling and steamy. I couldn’t read fast enough but somehow got to the end far too soon. Master Calabrea is leading a hunt for a terrible enemy of his vampire community. When he’s partnered with Tansia, who is known to have visions and powers, will they work successfully together or be the end of each other? I’m ready for the next book to see what the author has in store for us! I highly recommend not only this book, but the entire series. You should absolutely give it a whirl because if you remotely like anything to do with vampires and paranormal romance, you will fall in love with these!
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This was an amazing read that filled me with so many emotions! I did not read the first book in the series, but after reading this one I will definitely pick it up to start from the very beginning. Grace lost her very best friend to suicide, which is heart-wrenching all in itself. The loss of her friend hits her terribly hard (understandably) but then she is faced with a difficult task; buy her parents out much earlier than she has planned, or lose their family farm altogether. Ryan enters the picture with some solutions, some a few demons, and an insane chemistry with Grace. Will they end up being a great team, or will their decisions alter their life for the worse? I highly recommend this astonishing, emotionally charged book. I’m heading to pickup the first in the series right now!
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Chatroom With a View is a dark, twisted look into the human mind. I was incredibly intrigued from the very beginning, and there is a depth to this story that I wasn’t expecting. I love psychological thrillers, so this was a great read for me. I enjoyed the twists and turns as well as the dark themes. Troy comes from a terribly dysfunctional family and knows that he’ll never fit in with the general population. When his ex-girlfriend announces her pregnancy, the little sanity Troy has left leaves him completely. His ex-girlfriend ends up finding out about Troy’s disturbing family past which leads her to make some extremely difficult decisions. Will Troy live up to his family’s violent dysfunctionalities or will he be the one to break the pattern? I was taken by surprise at quite a few things in this book and sat on the edge of my seat all the way to the end. I highly recommend reading this if you enjoy true crime or psychological thrillers!
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This is such a cute children’s book about a piggy that does NOT like to wait. I have two kiddos of my own that aren’t a big fan of patience, so we read this one together. We all loved the illustrations, and they said they understood what piggy feels like because they also don’t want to wait most of the time. We laughed and played alongside pretending to be pirates. Overall, this is a very enjoyable book and would highly recommend to families teaching their young ones that good things come to those who wait!
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This was the best Fantasy Romance book I have read in a LONG time. I had not read anything by Nicole E. Kelleher before, but this knocked me right off my feet. Wild Lavender is the magnificent first book in the Heart & Hand Series and I cannot wait to read the next. The author has such a brilliant way of creating such an all-encompassing world, I wouldn’t pass this one up. It is a gripping, fast-paced read full of romance, danger, and lots of chemistry. Heading over to pick up the second book in this series because I simply can’t wait any longer! I highly recommend giving this one a chance and you’re sure to fall in love with the beautiful world and intriguing characters.
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First of all, let me say that I absolutely loved Night Hawke, which was the prequel to Ruthless Hawke. It definitely starts the series off on the right (steamy) page, so if you haven’t read that one yet, pick it up! I love the entire Hawke family and this one is no different. Gwyn McNamee has such an extraordinary way of grabbing your attention, making you speed through the book without realizing it. The amount of natural chemistry pulls you in and feels more like being a part of the story instead of just looking from the outside in. I HIGHLY recommend this book as well as anything else Gwyn writes because her talent is just incredibly powerful. They have never disappointed me yet!
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I found this book to be incredibly relatable and felt like I was walking along Emily through the story. She’s an introvert who feels awkward, never finding her place to fit into. I think we have all been at the place in our life where we don’t answer “How are you” with a genuine answer, but a smile and avoid any real emotion. Emily feels like she doesn’t fit in and has been on a long road to self-love. I’ve never read anything by this author before, but I’m so glad I picked this one up. I recommend it highly and am looking forward to other adventures from Christine Bernard!
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I was very excited for this book, so I ended up reading it not realizing it was so far into the series. I didn’t really feel lost which was helpful for me, but after getting sucked into it now I am definitely grabbing the first three books in The Balefire series! This is steamy, mysterious, entertaining and did I say steamy? Adam and Cristy have chemistry that jumps right off the page, but will it build into something more or just stay a spark? After all the truths are revealed, you’ll have to read to find out. I won’t give anything away, but I highly recommend picking Hot For Me up (as well as the rest of the series!) I’m picking up books 1-3 now and will be following this author closely to see what else they have in store!
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Manda Mellett is one of my FAVORITE authors! I love every book I have ever read by her, and this is no exception. I lost sleep with this book because I couldn’t put it down and HAD to finish it. The author reels you in and never lets go. I loved the characters and felt like I was transported into the story. StoryTeller ends up being called back to his club from the prez, and along the way he finds a book with a special dedication inside. After he finds out it was left behind by mistake, he takes it as a personal journey to get the book back to the correct person…and what an adventure that turns out to be. I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a read. Manda is an incredibly talented author that I follow consistently to get all of her wonderful works!
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It’s hard to believe that this is the debut novel for L.R. Liverpool because this is a bombshell of a read! I was captivated from the first chapter and couldn’t read fast enough to see what happened next. I thoroughly enjoyed the mixture of drama, suspense, romance, and mystery all told from a memoir kind of perspective. The author has a great gift of making you feel for each character and really see through their eyes. There is great detail in building this world and each character which I absolutely loved. Fenimore leaves home and joins the well-known Red Evans gang to be an outlaw. Once he’s in the gang he realizes something is amiss as members are murdered in cold blood. Fenimore also begins to have romantic feelings for another member of his gang which doesn’t make his life any simpler. I loved this book and highly recommend picking it up to get lost in this amazing world the author has crafted!
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I love spicy books and let me tell you, Vaughn’s Xena is SO spicy! I haven’t read anything by M.I. Rosegold before, but I am extremely pleased with my first book. I am also excited that this is the first in a series as well because I couldn’t get enough of Vaughn and Xena. Vaughn has a few kinks and he’ll never get to share them with the woman he loves because it’s his best friend’s little sister. Will their fates be intertwined or will Vaughn forever be settling for less than what he wants? I am counting down the days until the second book in this series is released. I highly recommend picking this up especially if you enjoy the spiciest of romances!
I didn’t realize this was a companion novel to The Brass Compass, but I can say that I feel it is a good standalone book. I didn’t get lost throughout the story, but I will definitely go back and read the previous one just because it was an amazing book! I felt transported to the 1950s and was in awe of the author’s ability to paint such a realistic and suspenseful picture with each page. CIA operative Miriam is attempting to recover from a nearly-fatal mission when she finds out that an old friend desperately needs her help. After Jake gets trapped behind the Iron Curtain, Miriam panics. She doesn’t know who to trust but knows she has to get Jake before the KGB does. I highly recommend picking up this book, especially if you enjoy historical adventures!
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I LOVE books by Debra Parmley! She always knows how to grab my attention from the get-go, and Saving the Bellydancer is no exception. I enjoyed getting to know Cutter even though I would love to learn more about him. His drug of choice is strippers…and while it seems shallow, he truly admires their grace and athletic capabilities. He wonders if he will ever find anyone that will make him feel something more. Zarifah is an ex-gymnast who turned to belly dancing. When she meets Cutter, you can feel the chemistry jump off the page. There are plenty of steamy scenes as well as drama and suspense with Zarifah’s ex barging into one of her performances. Will Cutter be able to protect her, or will their journey end before it truly begins? I highly recommend picking up this book AND this series!
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WOW! The chemistry in this book jumps out and grabs your attention from the very beginning. S. Ann Cole knows how to write an intriguing story, and this continuation of the Garza family is a home run. We get to learn more about Tripp and the girl he finds beyond annoying, Soleil. Even though he can’t stand her, he is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Will they stay on each other’s nerves, or will their feelings change into something else entirely? I couldn’t read this book fast enough, it was such an amazing read! I can’t wait to see what comes next in the series!
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I always absolutely love the books by Lois Wickstrom! My kids love when I bring another one to our family reading night, and this was no exception. The illustrations are wonderful, and we all loved reading the story together. My kiddos had a fun time describing and acting out what they would do with their own hot chocolate socks. Caspian’s grandpa really knows how to make Caspian’s UnBirthday more magical than the last. This is such a cute and fun read! I highly recommend picking it up and having a blast with the kids in your life.
I am LOVING how The Talisman Series is starting out! I picked this up with high hopes and am happy to say I was not disappointed. This paranormal romance will keep your attention with the rollercoaster adventures and steamy romance! Rowan has to find his talisman on his 28th birthday by midnight, and he learns that it is Alyssa, his fated mate. Will he be able to convince Alyssa that he isn’t just looking to hook up with her, or will he face an unimaginable demise? I really loved the Celtic lore weaved through the story and can’t wait to continue this series!
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This is my first book from Susan Specht Oram, but it definitely won’t be my last! I was blown away by this psychological thriller and couldn’t keep myself from the edge of my seat. I caught myself with a gaping mouth at different points in the story. Jacklyn lost her husband and is trying to deal with her grief but some of it is (understandably) getting over on her. She starts losing focus with her business and her kids nudge her in the direction of a short retreat. Jacklyn hopes that the vacation will help her through her multitude of feelings, but later finds out that this isn’t a temporary absence at all…it’s a psychiatric facility! There are so many emotions throughout this book, and I can’t sing praises enough to this author. I highly recommend picking up Shore Lodge and giving it a whirl. I am very excited to get started on the next book by Susan to get more of her brilliant storytelling!
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This book grabbed me from the very beginning, and I read it all in one sitting! It was so captivating and I was absolutely engrossed the entire time. I didn’t realize this was a series so I am very glad to be able to go back and read them all in order. Even without reading the first two, I feel like I was able to follow along well and didn’t take away from the amazing storyline. I feel that I pick up on clues and can guess what happens next in mysteries, but this one had me puzzled and clueless the entire time! I highly recommend picking this fast-paced book up and I’m headed to start at the beginning of the series now!
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I love this author’s work, and this book is no different! J.N. Sheats instantly grabs your attention in the beginning of My Pearl Heart, and she doesn’t let go until the very end. I found myself entangled with the characters’ lives and at the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen. Jasmine is quite the businesswoman and has her hands full with work and her best friend. All seems well until she receives the most astounding, jaw-dropping kiss of her life. The problem is that the brilliant kisser is her best friend’s boyfriend…and he is now announcing their engagement. You will want to know what happens as fast as your eyes can read because this story will reel you in. Will Jasmine tell her best friend what happened, or will she try and keep the secret to save their friendship? I highly recommend picking this fast-paced romance up and getting lost in it!
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I always love Lois Wickstrom’s books! They are cute, imaginative, and fun to read with my little ones. We read through this one together and then pretended we had our own Invisible Magic Wands! It was interesting to see and hear what the kids would speed up and slow down, some of them took me by surprise. This author always gives us such an enjoyable read with the added fun of including the whole family. Turn it into a game like we did! You won’t regret having a fun time with this quick read, pick it up and enjoy!
I am absolutely blown away by this magnificent collection! It is easily the best collection I have read in the past year. The author has put in an amazing amount of detail that paints such a vivid story. Even with the thorough characters and background, this entire collection is easy to follow, and it feels more like experiencing everything IN the story instead of just being an outsider looking in. I quite enjoy sci-fi and adventure, but this feels almost like a whole new genre of its own. It is uniquely original in the greatest possible way. The author weaves a number of subjects seamlessly into these books, such as spirituality, mystery, the multiverse, suspense, sci-fi, time travel, and more. I can’t wait to see what we are in for next and will be watching closely for anything else from this author. highly recommend picking up this entire collection and getting completely absorbed into James Talisman’s world!
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I didn’t realize this was a series until I started the book, so I am definitely going back to read the first one now! Even without reading the first, I was able to follow along well enough and enjoy the entire story. I feel the author did an amazing job with this emotional romance. I especially enjoyed the beautifully written scenery throughout the story which helped pull everything together for me. It was absolutely a book that I breezed right through and needed to know what was going to happen next. I’m excited to see what the author has planned for the third book! I highly recommend picking this up and reading it in order to get the full effect.
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I am absolutely floored by the sheer genius of how this author flawlessly delivers this collection. I read quite a bit, and this is by far the best collection I have read in SUCH a long time. I picked it up by chance but I could not be happier about my choice. I was completely and utterly absorbed in these stories from page one until the very last word. Gwyn McNamee seamlessly blends each story together with plenty of steamy scenes, suspenseful action, and romance.
Savage Collision started the collection off and gave me a glimpse of what I was getting into (hint: it was amazing) After reading about Savage and Dani, I dove straight into Tortured Skye without any hesitation at all. I loved the beautifully written damaged hero and their forbidden romance.
I feel like the author picks up and continues the Hawke family stories so well with the third and fourth books in the series, Stone Sober, and Building Storm. As with the previous two, there are plenty of steamy scenes and drama abound, so buckle up! Stone Sober took me a minute to warm up to because the sibling drama threw me for a bit, but once I got further into the story, I fell in love again (no surprise). Gwyn does such an exquisite job creating not just a story to read but characters whose lives you feel part of while you’re reading. Building Storm is an incredible second-chance romance that will give you all the hope, but of course has all the drama that this author builds so well!
These shorter but equally astounding reads bring the Hawke Family Collection to an end. While I’m sad to end such an incredibly wonderful series, I am beyond happy to have found this author and the Hawke Family. I will definitely be following Gwyn McNamee in the future to see what other magical journey she has for us. Tainted Saint brings more pieces to the puzzle and though it is a quicker read, you’ll still love to see what drama and heat happens here! Steele Resolve brings everything to the close where you’ll get a resolution whether you like it or not. I loved every little bit of these books. Pick up the entire collection and save yourself the time of thinking on it, you will fall head over heels for all of them!
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