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“Love your enemies for they tell you your faults.” ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
~~~~~~~4.5 Red Stars~~~~~~
“Love your enemies for they tell you your faults.” ~Benjamin Franklin I find this particular quote fitting for Mafia Casanova by M. Robinson and Rachel Van Dyken as this book has readers questioning what if everything you love and know is one big pile of broken twisted fragments of lies, truths and pain. Do you really know your enemy? Your brother? Your lover? Your sense of worth?
[image]The reality of our love story was that it was over before it ever had a chance to begin.”
The question still remains… Do you? Yes, these are some of the questions M. Robinson & Rachel Van Dyken will have their readers asking. In the game of survival, one knows the answer.. You fight to live but what happens when love is complicated. What happens when there are two men fighting for your heart and soul? Is one man the villain? Is one man the enemy? Is one man the hero? It’s easy to judge and pick a favorite but what happens when it’s two brothers fighting for your heart? And then add in the mafia and violence into the mix, then you get one twisted clusterfuck of a story that will toy with your emotions.
[image]That’s how different the brothers were. One wanted to own my soul while the other wanted my heart.”
Mafia Casanova was that book that brought you to your knees and had your heart on the edge. It gutted you. Played with your heartstrings. And then most importantly, the authors held your heart in their grips. Every fiber of emotions and pain was dripping from this book. You were held hostage with their seductive and sinful words. They brought you inside to their mafia world where two different characters and story lines blended into one sinister and explosive world that blended beautifully together. The complexity of the characters and their flaws highlighted a vulnerability that I find relatable especially when it comes to the matters of the heart and loyalty. So if you are looking for a love story that had it all from revenge, death, love, jealousy, and seduction then this is the book for you because in this love story.... the villain might be the one to steal and break your heart.
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[image] I have to tell you my limits, because you have to trust me. So you have to know…you mean something to me. It’s never going to be a finish line with you, or something to cross off a list. It’s-I want-I need-it to be everything. ”
Addicted. That one word pretty much sums up how I feel about reading Penny Reid’s books and so it is given that Marriage of Inconvenience is my much anticipated book of 2018. In this seventh installment, Reid still has me hooked and addicted to these characters who have a special place in my heart.
The title alone pretty much gives readers as to what to expect in the storyline but the reason why you need to read this book is because Penny Reid continues to wow her readers with a heartfelt, smart, witty, and beautiful story with charming characters. And of course, Dan will steal your heart as he was the heart and soul of this book. So if you are looking for a sweet, palpable, and beautiful love story then I highly recommend you to read this book.
Smiling like a fool!!! Seriously, J. Kenner has me deliriously happy as I was reunited with one of my favorite book couples, Damien & Nikki Stark. There is just something so refreshing the way Kenner writes as she makes us revisit a couple and see where they are after the happily ever after.
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He’s strength and intelligence, commanding and tender. He’s honorable and strong, fierce and loyal. And he loves me. Loves me so much, in fact, that a tiny part of me wonders how there could be enough left in him to give to our kids. But there is. There’s more than enough, and I have no idea what I ever did to deserve him, but I wouldn’t change a thing. He’s a miracle. More than that, he’s mine. ”
Well if you have been following this couple then you are all aware that Damien and Nikki are more than each other's soul mates. Their love is so deep that they complete one another. And so in this novella, Hold Me, Kenner allowed readers to see what happens as Nikki tries to juggle motherhood, work, life, love, and marriage. Can she do it all?
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I may not know what he has in mind, but I trust Damien with my life, my body, my heart. ”
Hold Me was just an all around sweet and sexy novella that will leave a big fat smile on your face. So if you have been a fan of Damien and Nikki Stark, then I suggest you better one-click this book now.
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I watch because it’s fascinating and I’m in awe of everything that is Jordan Tuttle. His body is beautiful. I want to kiss him all over.”
Monica Murphy knows when it comes to Jordan Tuttle and Amanda Winters that she has my full attention. Seriously, I fell in love with these two instantly in the second installment, More Than Friends. There was something so right, raw and relatable when it came to these two. Though they are young and a little bit immature, I found them to be the most sensible of the cast.
Forever picks off where it last let off in the second book. Amanda is dealing with her break-up with Jordan and Jordan is trying his best to stay away from Amanda. Well, as much as Jordan tries to stay away from her, he can’t since his feelings for her runs so deep. It didn’t take long for Jordan to miss Amanda and admit that he made a huge mistake in letting her go.
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This is the happiest I’ve ever seen Jordan Tuttle in my life. This. Right now. I don’t want to ever forget this moment.”
As Jordan tries to win back Amanda, he knows that he has to let her see the real Jordan Tuttle. The man who is trying to not let his parents manipulate and use him. The man who wants to be the best version of himself for Amanda. As Amanda lets Jordan back into her life, she slowly sees the real Jordan Tuttle and let me just say you will definitely want to #CuddleWithTuttle.
While Amanda and Jordan are the main focus of Forever, Monica Murphy does reunite readers with Livvy, Ryan, Cannon, Em, and Dustin. A big part of me was so happy to see a different side to Em and was glad that she was able to find that someone who brought her happiness, joy and love. As for Ryan and Livvy, they were that high school couple who had so much drama. The ups and downs. And lots of fighting and making up. Hence, lots of growing up for them then this book is definitely for you.
Forever was a great conclusion to the Amanda and Jordan story line. I enjoyed how this book came together and how Monica showcased growth and depth as Amanda and Jordan navigated through their relationship. So if you are looking for a story where you are reminded that no matter what age you are, love is about understanding, respect, patience, and trust.
Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine invites you to join them on one spectacular beautiful epic ending of Ace & Dylan. If there is ever a story to be grinning like a fool and to be sentimental about, Wedlocked is the book for you. Think of this book as one fabulous and heartwarming journey of two souls, two hearts, two friends, and two lovers getting their happily ever after. So in other words, a whole book that was one amazing epilogue.
All I can say is prepare to swoon, have a change of undies since panties will be melting, and of course prepare your hearts to be bursting with so much love and happiness. It is bittersweet for me to say goodbye to these beloved characters that filled my heart with so much passion, love, and joy. I have cried for these two and I now I am crying with tears of love as I say goodbye to these amazing men who showed us the power of love and completion.
As always, the writing of Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine was perfection. They continue to deliver stories that is brimming with so much heat, passion, love, steam and raw emotions that you can’t help but as reader feel for their characters. With their bold statement of LOVE, Ella & Brooke will win your hearts over and over again with their heartfelt prose and charismatic characters. So are you ready to get WEDLOCKED? And the answer to that question should be a big HELL YEAH!!!!!
I am officially drunk in love with Laurelin Paige’s newest release Dirty Filthy Rich Men. If I thought I couldn’t get more obsessed with Donovan Kincaid in Dirty Filthy Rich Boys, then I am here to tell you that my obsession and addiction with him has hit an all time high. And I can thank Laurelin Paige for that. Seriously, Laurelin has that magic touch. Her words are like silk. It's seductive, intriguing, and enticing. She lures you in with her visceral prose and complex characters.
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And now he was pulling me back to that time and place, making my mind face the past, forcing memories and fantasies to merge together in a nonstop reel of filth.”
Dirty Filthy Rich Men introduces readers to TWO MEN. Yes, two equally delicious, handsome, powerful, dirty, filthy, rich men: Weston King and Donovan Kincaid. Right away, readers will have a fan favorite. He is the one that you want to LOVE and HATE but if we are truly being honest, he is the alpha man that you secretly desire and crave for.
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But it was never what he wore or how recently he’d trimmed that made him sexy. It was how he stood, how he moved. Like he owned every inch of space that he took up. Like he deserved to own it. It was how he looked at me. Like he owned me. Like he deserved to own me.”
Sabrina Lind has a past with these two men. Weston was her college crush. Her ideal man. Donovan, on the other hand, was the man that she desired and craved for. He was her dirty secret and fantasy wrapped up into one. So when, Donovan broke her heart in her freshman year of college, she never intended to see him again. Well never say never, because fast forward to ten years later, Sabrina finds herself reuniting with her dirty filthy rich men.
So when Sabrina moves to New York City to start her new job, she is reunited with Weston King, her new boss. Well, one of them since Donovan Kincaid is also her boss as well. Working with Weston should be no problem, since he was sweet, gentle, and kind to her. She could easily be Weston’s new girlfriend, but Donovan’s presence was hard to resist. A burning fire of need ignited something inside her. It awakened the sleeping dragon whose flames was an inferno of dirty, filthy, and sexy fantasies. Fantasies that are not the norm. (view spoiler)[
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Donovan Kincaid is an enigma. He is hot then cold. He is sweet then mean. He is a man that keeps to himself. His feelings are kept under lock and key but it seems Sabrina is someone who has the power to unlock his guarded heart but will Donovan let her?
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I wanted to run. I wanted to stay. I needed escape, but I needed him too— with every part of me, I needed him. Needed him to fill me and fuck me and bend me and break me, and, oh god, it was going to hurt when he did. ”
The push and pull connection brewing between Sabrina and Donovan is intense and that is putting it mildly. Honestly, there are no words to describe their connection. They just fit together as they both satisfy their wants, needs, cravings, and desires. With Sabrina’s need for dirty, filthy sex and Donovan’s fulfillment of her fantasies, they both found someone who made them feel alive. Their obsession for each other runs so deep and so when Sabrina thought she finally had Donovan all to herself, he once again finds a way to tarnish and ruin their connection. Will Sabrina finally find the reason behind Donovan’s need to push her away into the arms of Weston?
Laurelin Paige has delivered one of my favorite reads of 2017. This book was everything that I wanted, craved and needed. The writing was flawless. The execution of the story line was on point as it had me on the edge of my seat as I waited for that moment when Laurelin Paige would drop that bombshell of drama and angst. I loved how the characters of this book were introduced. They were raw, honest, and vulnerable. Laurelin allowed readers to see their flaws and beauty. Nothing was hidden to the reader. You either loved them or hated them. And let me just say, I did not hate anyone because I embraced Donovan Kincaid and Sabrina Lind’s complicated connection. Yes, their love story is not the norm but what love story is. It just happened that Donovan and Sabrina share a certain kind of sexual kink that works for them. An understanding and passion that they both can only explain. A love that is dirty, filthy and raw.
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Donovan Kincaid. So many things I wanted to know and yet didn’t need to know. And if I knew them, would I lose the attraction? Knowledge banished fear. If I understood him, would I lose the fear that drew me to him in the first place? I already knew the answer, and it was almost as frightening to face as the question. Because in between the banal thoughts, others wove in, more vague in form and heavier in weight. Thoughts like how the things I felt sitting next to this man right now were wider and deeper than lust and desire. They didn’t stop at what we’d already shared—the dirty sex, the filthy fantasies. They moved further into other realms. ”
So if you are looking for a story that will have you consumed and begging for more, trust me when I tell you that YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. Yes, shouty bold caps are needed because this book was dirty, filthy, sinful and wildly intoxicating.
If you don’t know who the hell L.J. Shen is then I am telling you. No, I’m demanding you to put her on your book radar. Seriously, not only is she one cool amazing lovely person but she is one wickedly talented author. Shen continues to amaze me every time I read her books. Her characters and words are so intoxicating that you can’t helped but be mesmerized with her finesse, sophistication, and writing craftsmanship to details and eliciting raw emotions.
So if you read Viscious, then you would have been introduced to Dean “Ruckus” Cole. In that first book, I thought Dean was the nice one of the HotHoles. That guy who was more laid back and a little less intimidating but in Ruckus, readers got to see a whole new side to him. The real Dean, who has and always had a thing for Rosie.
Rosie saw him first but Emilia was the one he dated. Hence, the complicated relationship that existed between Dean and Rosie. So fast forward to the present, Dean and Rosie are thrusted back into each other’s lives and this time Dean knows what he wants and he ain’t stopping till he gets Rosie tangled in the sheets with him.
The sexual chemistry and tension that existed between these two was an inferno. Seriously, you can’t helped but be consumed with these two. Rosie is no wallflower of a heroine and she had sass for days. Her vibrant personality corresponded to Dean’s cocky and suave personality. In other words, these two had your ovaries exploding with lust and desire.
I will say it again and again. L.J. Shen did a fabulous job with this book. Her characters were fantastic. Her writing was phenomenal. And the way she was able to consume readers with her words was intoxicating. Could you get drunk off a book? Personally, I did. I loved everything about this book. So if you are looking for a book that takes you in that proverbial literary rabbit hole where chaos, passion, angst, drama, steam, and sex are big elements in the story line then I highly recommend you to read this book. 5 stars is not enough for Ruckus!!!!
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen but combine these two authors writing then you are for sure guaranteed an amazing read. If you read their previous books Him and Us then you were all introduced to the secondary characters Blake Riley and Jess Canning, and this time these two are the first couple to kick off the spin-off series WAGS.
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It’s been a long time since anything felt so fucking good. I’m drowning in this girl and I don’t want to be saved. I keep giving it to her hard and fast, even if what I really crave is a long, slow night of it in my bed.”
Good Boy was everything I was looking for in a sports contemporary romance. It had heat, chemistry, playful banter, and that feel good feeling. The writing was on point as Kennedy and Bowen allowed readers to feel the spark and tangible connection of Blake and Jess. They allowed readers to see the real them. Everything about the interaction of Blake and Jess felt so natural and so it wasn’t hard to fall for these two. I loved that Jess was that heroine who made you feel for her as she tries to find herself and purpose in life.
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Silly Jessie. We are dating. She just doesn’t know it yet.”
I honestly don’t want to spoil the book because the best part of reading this book is getting lost in the insane chemistry and heat of Blake and Jess. I practically inhaled this book in one sitting because it was so well-written and had every element I was looking for in a romance book. You want charismatic and relatable characters. Check! You want steam. Check! You want a story that will leave a big fat smile on your face. Double Check! As far as I am concern, Good Boy was the perfect read to wrap up January and kick start February. A must read for anyone who wants a book that inspires you to believe that it is never too late to be doing what you want in life.
Egomaniac is a sexy blend of sophistication, banter, friendship, love, and steam. Vi Keeland has once again slayed the book world as she brings forth one romance that will have readers begging for Drew Jagger and his dirty-talking mouth. Yes, panties will be dripping wet and hearts will be fluttering with butterflies.
It’s no secret that I am a huge Vi Keeland fan but there was just something about Egomaniac that made this book stand out from the rest. With her sinful and steamy prose, Vi captured our hearts with her charismatic and relatable characters. She showcased a love story that was a symphony of heat, passion, and raw vulnerability.
Drew Jagger is a successful family law attorney. Yeah, he is one of those big shot NYC divorce attorneys that means business. And so when he comes back from his Hawaiian vacation, he is surprised to discover a gorgeous redheaded woman in his office floor. As it turns out, this stranger happened to get conned into renting an office that wasn't supposed to be rented out. And so feeling bad for Emerie Rose, he decides to help her out sort of the mess and file a police report.
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And I suppose all of your women are fast asleep after you take care of them.”“Damn straight. I’m like a superhero. The Prolactinator.”
Emerie Rose came out to New York City to start her career and also to earn the affection of a colleague. And so with very little money, Emerie finds herself discovering that the Big Apple took a big bite into her life savings. Not only was she a victim of a rental scam but nothing seems to be going right for her, that is until she meets Drew Jagger.
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How do I apply for the job?”“The job?” She actually seemed confused. I thought I was pretty damn clear. “Of sexual partner. I think we should have sex.”
After striking some kind of friendship, Drew temporarily lets Emerie use one of his office spaces for her personal office. And soon, these two finds themselves fighting an attraction to one another. Drew is well aware that Emerie is hung up on a man. It takes Emerie awhile to see that her crush and infatuation with this man is nothing compared to her friendship and attraction to Drew.
When Drew makes it known to Emerie that he wants her, fireworks are going off. Yes, I am talking about hot, dirty, steamy sex takes place. And for the first time in a long time, Drew begins to open his heart to Emerie. But what happens when Drew’s ex-wife comes back into the picture and stirs up drama? Will everything that Drew has loved be taken away? And will Emerie be able to finally show Drew that he is indeed worth the risk and the fight even though he is an egomaniac?
I am in utter bliss right now. Yes, I practically inhaled this book in one sitting. This book owned me. Drew Jagger was the epitome of ultimate book boyfriend when it came to his affection for Emerie Rose. Did I also mention that this egomaniac has a heart of gold? So if you are looking for a love story that blends heart, romance, and steam then this book is definitely for you.
Love In Lingerie is a deeply sensual erotic office romance that is weaved of the finest silk, class and sophistication. Alessandra Torre is the epitome of what every indie romance author hopes to be. With her smooth and heartfelt writing, she has readers like myself craving, wanting and needing more.
I can go on and write a review of what to expect but I won’t do that because this is one of those reads that has to be read. Readers need to feel the tension, the angst, the chemistry, and of course the slow burn love of Trey and Kate. This book beautifully blends heat, passion, friendship, and romance in a very tasteful and sexy manner. Like lingerie, this book entices readers to see the characters stripped in their raw and vulnerable form. Lingerie is supposed to be admired and boy oh boy did I find myself admiring and loving Alessandra’s ability to paint a literary canvas that was silky, smooth, and made of the finest lace. All there is left to say, Love In Lingerie is one deliciously sexy, tantalizing, and sweet love story. A must read and one of my reads of 2017!
A fun deliciously sexy tantalizing romance!!!! A series called Book Boyfriends....umm yes please!!!! So you can imagine my excitement when I found out that the fab duo of Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde are back at it again in delivering romance that will make your panties wet and of course have those hearts beating wildly for Wes Sinclair, your newest 2017 book boyfriend.
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Hey, I know we’re best friends and all, but I want to fuck your sister, and watching her strut around the office in her tight-ass skirts and fuck-me heels will have me sporting a permanent hard-on and spending the day fantasizing about bending her over my desk for a slow, hard, afternoon screw.”
If you read Dirty Sexy Sinner, you probably will remember meeting Wes Sinclair and Natalie Prescott and of course naturally, Carly & Erika had to entice their readers for their much anticipated new book, Big Shot. Well, let me tell you OMG!!! I freaking love this book! How could I not when you have a hot dirty talking hero that can just melt your panties with Phillips & Wilde’s description of his wicked tongue. *wink* And of course, you gotta love a sassy,fun and strong heroine who isn’t afraid to get in touch with her inner sexual minx. And then the crème de la crème is that Phillips & Wilde delivered one sinfully intoxicating best friend little sister romance.
Big Shot was just a fun, flirty, playful, and sexy read. I love that this book didn’t have any unwanted drama and angst but just focused on two frenemies who are deeply and sexually attracted to one another and it took a friendly wager for them to finally admit their attraction and feelings for one another.
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I need to know it’s okay, because I’m not going to stop at just one taste this time, and I can pretty much guarantee that once my lips touch yours, there will be no going back. My mouth is going to be all over this gorgeous, sexy body of yours . . . licking at your neck, sucking your tight, pert nipples, biting along your stomach, and if you’re real good, I might even introduce your pussy to my tongue.”
Wes Sinclair is Chicago’s premier real estate agent/broker. With his three pals, he owns of the most successful real estate business and of course, he loves being on top but it seems Wes has some major competition when his best friend’s little sister, Natalie Prescott enters into the picture. Natalie loves to rile up Wes and take his ego down several notches when she was able to land a deal before Wes could.
Natalie has always had feelings for Wes but it seems Wes never wanted to cross that best friend little sister line. And so when she overhears, Wes dismissing the idea that she works for his company, Natalie decides to turn up the real estate competition. So when Wes suggest a wager, she easily agrees but never expected to lose. And so for two weeks, Natalie has to take orders from Wes but what neither of them expected was that two weeks would lead to lots of sex. Yes, lots of hot dirty steamy sex.
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Another hard, deep thrust and he was right behind her, the pleasure so intense, so intimate and pure it forced him to acknowledge the truth. That no one had ever made him feel like this . . . this completeness, this connection, this reality. No one . . . until Natalie.”
While both agreed to two weeks of no strings attached sex, it was only a matter of time till both of them realize that this feeling that they are experiencing is the real thing. That's right, love. Natalie is a firm believer in love, marriage and kids but Wes has major doubts on the happily ever after ever since he witnessed the nasty divorce of his parents. But what happens when their two weeks are up? Will Wes be able to let Natalie go easily?
If you are looking for a book to make you smile hard, then I suggest you better one-click Big Shot now. Seriously, you need to meet your newest Book Boyfriend of 2017. Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde will not disappoint you at all. In fact, they will have you begging, craving, and anticipating for more of their Book Boyfriend Series. So are you ready to get lost in a deliciously, sexy, fun, and playful frenemy love story? The answer to that should be a big fat hell yeah because Big Shot will have you smiling, laughing, and swooning hard.
Pucking Amazing!!!!!! Helena Hunting has once again worked her literary magic of a hat trick as she has me totally smitten for that ginger hockey bad boy, Lance Romero and of course his leading lady, Poppy.
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“I savor her— taste her mouth, sample the sweetness of her tongue and the press of her body against mine. I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want her. I don’t want to claim, fuck, devour. I want to be worthy, and I’m afraid I never will be. This is exactly what makes me a bad person, because that won’t stop me. I’ll get inside her. I’ll find out how good it feels to be with her, even if I never deserve her.”
If you have been following the series, we have watched each of Chicago’s premier hockey players slowly get their pucking happily ever after and of course Helena Hunting had to save the best for last. That’s right Lance Romero is finally getting his aye happily ever after and let me just say it’s one unforgettable story.
Lance’s story was everything that I could have wanted, hoped, and expected from Helena. In all honesty, Helena has me on a Lance and Poppy high. I don’t want to say much because this book is all about experiencing and getting to know the real Lance. And the real Lance Romero is beautifully broken and vulnerable.
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“For the first time in my entire life, I understand what it means to be with someone who will give and not just take.”
From Hunting’s sophisticated prose, smart and witty dialogue, charismatic characters, and epic love story, she creates one unforgettable story that was brimming with visceral raw emotions. I can go on and on about how amazing this story is but I won’t because I don’t want readers to miss out in falling in love with Lance Romero and Poppy. So if you are looking for a story, where you want to spend seven minutes in heaven with one sexy ginger then I highly recommend you to go pucking crazy and read Pucked Off.
A sexy fast paced emotionally charged romance that sizzles!!!! In this sixth installment to the Shillings Agency, Diane Alberts throws an unexpected curve ball as she delivers a romance that has heat, passion and steam but at the same time a romance that is built upon raw emotions. And in this love story, there are no mistakes when it comes to a second chance at love.
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“I don’t know. Maybe. Maybe not. All I know is that we understand one another. And this is a tough night for you. So, I’m here”—he caught her chin between his thumb and forefinger—“and you can do whatever you need to do to me, with me, and no one will ever give a damn. Whether we drink until we both forget our names, or I just here beside you, shut up, and hold your hand, or…whatever. Anything. I’ll give it to you. ”
His Best Mistake chronicles the lives of two broken individuals. Both are dealing with a loss and tragedy and so their hearts are closed off as well. It was just supposed to be one night, no names exchanged. But what happens when these two strangers are introduced to each other by friends.
Mark Matthews had loved and he lost it. Daisy O’Rourke knows pain and heartbreak. How could two broken individuals find it in them to love again? It’s simple. Like two pieces of the puzzle, Diane Alberts beautifully connects readers to feel and experience the raw emotions and connection coursing and brewing between Mark and Daisy. Alberts allowed readers to see that the heart is a wonderful muscle as it can easily be mended with hope and love. And for Mark and Daisy, their mistake of falling in love was the BEST MISTAKE that ever happened to them.
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“He loved her, and if he was patient enough, and lucky enough, maybe someday she’d love him, too, if he could find the right words to get her to forgive him. Because after losing her, and seeing how much he’d hurt her by trying to do the right thing for them both…he’d never make that mistake again.”
So if you are looking for a fast paced romance that was brimming with sensuality, passion, steam, and vulnerability then this His Best Mistake is definitely the book for you. Diane Alberts once again writes a romance that was heartfelt, touching and swoonworthy. The only mistake you will be making is passing up on this book so you better one-click this book now.
It’s no secret that I AM A HUGE FAN of Helena Hunting and when I found out that she was doing a crossover novella of the Pucked Series and Clipped Wings, I was beyond ecstatic!!! I couldn’t wait to be reunited with Hayden, Tenley, and Chris the most since it’s been awhile since I last read Clipped Wings and Inked Armour.
What makes this novella truly epic is that the Pucked Series gang of characters are back and ready to get inked by your favorite tattoo artist Hayden. So if you want to be reunited with Violet, Alex, Randy, Lily, Sunny, Miller, Charlene, Darren and Lance then you don’t want to miss this pucking amazing novella. And oh yeah it’s not a Helena Hunting book if she doesn’t incorporate a little sexy time so you truly don’t want to miss out on this novella as Hunting reminds readers that her characters are still pucking crazy for each other and of course Hayden with his cupcake, Tenley.
A sinfully intoxicating romance!!!! If you haven’t heard of L.J. Shen then I’m here to tell you, that you better get your one click fin
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A sinfully intoxicating romance!!!! If you haven’t heard of L.J. Shen then I’m here to tell you, that you better get your one click fingers ready because Vicious is the book of 2017 that needs to be on your radar. Yes, L.J. Shen is a vicious woman indeed as she masterfully crafted a story that will having you begging for more. This book will consume you in such an insurmountable way that you will want your life to be consumed by the Four HotHoles of Todo Santos.
If you read the novella, Defy then you were introduced to one of the most enigmatic, sexy and dangerous anti-hero, Baron Spencer also known as Vicious. Keep in my mind it is not necessary to read Defy, since Vicious can most definitely be read as a standalone.
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“I couldn’t wrap my head around this physical reaction. The pain. The shame. The lust. I hated Vicious.”
Baron Vicious Spener is indeed vicious. He is calculating, manipulative, smart, cunning, powerful, rich and of course oozes danger and sex. He is everything that you know you must stay away from but yet he has that appeal that tempts you to enter the dark side.
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“We shared a history. I had feelings for him. Bad feelings, good feelings… in short, too many feeling.”
Emilia LeBlanc is beautiful, innocent, strong, and determined. She is one of those heroines that immediately pulls you into the story. She is a sexy blend of fierceness and beauty.
Emilia’s parents happens to works for the Spencer family and immediately Vicious torments Emilia. He calls her The Help in order to show that he has control, power, and money. As much as Vicious torments Emilia, there is this strong sexual tension brewing between them. It was hate, anger, lust, and passion all combined. And when Emilia started dating Vicious’s best friend, the hate/lust brewing between them ignited into a whole new level. Vicious played his cards right when he used the ultimate power move, he threatened Emilia forcing her to leave behind her family and relationship with Dean.
Fast forward to ten year later, Vicious and Emilia’s lives would collide once again. And this time, Vicious wants Emilia to be part of his master plan of revenge. Not only does he want her to be his puppet but he also wants her for himself only. You see Vicious has always had a thing for Emilia. She intrigued him in ways that no one ever could. She gotten under his skin. She tattooed herself into his black and closed off heart. And most importantly, she is the only person who knew his secret.
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“Apologize for not being mine when you should’ve been. Because Emilia , baby…” I tilted my head sideways. “It was always fucking us and you know it.”
As Vicious forces Emilia to work for him, she finds herself falling hard for him. He consumes her. Owns her body. And just like a cherry blossom, she saw the beauty, truth, and vulnerability of Vicious. She was able to unmasked the darkness and see his different shades of color. But just as delicate a cherry blossom is, she knew that giving her heart is a risk she must be willing to take as loving Vicious, one must be willing to love the scattered pieces. So can Emilia love the broken and flawed Vicious? And can Vicious win Emilia’s heart without any strings and manipulation?
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“We’ve waited a long time for this. I want the real thing. Not the watered-down version. And the real thing is not only beautiful. It is also ugly. I want your truth.”
The push and pull of Vicious and Emilia was written perfection. L.J. Shen had me loving these two hard. These two were the epitome of strong, beautifully flawed characters. Shen did an amazing job showcasing their character growth in such a visceral and beautiful manner. The transformation of their hate/love relationship made their romantic journey so palpable that I wanted to savor every moment with them.
Vicious was everything that I wanted in a contemporary romance. It was edgy, bold, consuming, and brilliantly written. L.J. Shen has written a story that was like poetry. It was cunning, smart, sexy, provocative, and visceral. The characters were portrayed in such in all-consuming fashion that layers of their vulnerability and truth held you hostage. Vicious is a story that took enemies to lovers in a whole new level. It is a hallmark of a love that paints a literary canvas of where passion, hate, love, and truth collides. So are you ready to fall in love with the splashes of color, boldness, and ferocious beauty that L.J. Shen paints with her words.
Breathtaking. Epic. Beautiful. Emotional. Raw. Aly Martinez has truly outdone herself with her latest release, Retrieval. This book was everything you could want and wish for in a romantic suspense.
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“But how do you throw a lifeline when you yourself don’t even have a rope to hold on to? I might have been able to keep her afloat for another day, but I’d never have been able to pull her back to me.”
There are truly no right words to describe how phenomenal Retrieval by Aly Martinez is but I will do my best to give this book the praise and attention that it deserves. Right off the opening pages, Aly will hold you hostage with her powerful, stunning, touching and visceral prose. THIS BOOK. Yes, this book is EVERYTHING!!!!! It is ALL THE FEELS!!!!!!!! It’s poignant, devastating, heartrendingly beautiful, raw and it’s tragic!
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“I’d lived twenty-six years of life before that night. But, suddenly, I was alive for the very first time. I knew absolutely nothing about that man. But I knew he was mine. And I was meant to be his. ”
With a symphony of raw emotions being evoked, Aly grips and demands your full attention as she takes her readers on a journey of REAL LOVE. No, I am not talking about LOVE that is superficial but a LOVE that every hopeless romantic craves, wants, and needs. A love that is timeless. A love that is raw. A love that makes you feel alive. A love that hurts. A love that burns. An unforgettable kind of love. A love that is tangible and palpable from the start. A love where there is no end. And Aly Martinez gave her readers that. She told a love story that was epic. A love story that has two sides.
On their first date, Roman proposed to Elisabeth and the very next day she said yes. You could say their love was a whirlwind and it truly was. Right from the start, Roman and Elisabeth knew that this love and connection between them was REAL. There was no denying it. It was the kind of love that was magical. They were so madly in love and wanted to start a family. After months of trying to get pregnant, Roman and Lissy decided to do fertility treatments even though they didn’t have that much money. They thought their dreams were a reality when Lissy got pregnant but that dream was shattered when they had to bury their son. Soon, Roman became distant and didn’t know how to comfort his grieving wife. Lack of communication became their downfall and so Roman and Lissy ended their marriage.
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“What I felt when Roman Leblanc took my hand was more than any poet, author, or screenwriter could describe. It was the culmination of every emotion I’d ever experienced. The high of happy, the depths of sad, and the spine-tingling chill of ecstasy.”
Two years later, Roman is still madly in love with Lissy. He has buried himself in work and sends checks to Lissy. Lissy hasn’t quite moved on as well and deep down readers are well aware that Roman owns a big part of her heart. Will Roman be able to ask for forgiveness and retrieve the only woman who owns his heart, mind, body and soul? Or will it be too late?
In the backdrops of Roman and Lissy’s story, Aly introduces readers to Claire and her daughter. Claire is married to a husband that is the opposite of Roman. Covered in bruises and beaten daily, Claire is in a marriage that she is trapped in. The only reason Claire hasn’t left her husband is for the sake of their daughter. She is afraid that her husband will kill her and hurt their child. Will someone be able to save Claire or will she be left broken?
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“Thrust after thrust, his strong arms held me to his chest as he fucked me hard and fast. It was feral, and had it been any other man in the world, it would have been punishing. But it was Roman, and he was back. He was mine. And I had always been his. No one else.”
Retrieval is by far one of the best books that Aly Martinez has written. It was sexy, suspenseful, raw, visceral, and emotional. This book was one of those reads you have to experience in order to understand Roman, Lissy and Claire. This is a story of not just one couple’s journey of repairing their marriage but it is also a story of one woman’s quest of survival. Be prepared to get lost in all the feels. So if you are ready to experience an organic and raw story on the power of love, hope, survival, and strength then I highly recommend you to read this book.
OMFG!!! THIS BOOK! AHHH….THIS BOOK IS THE BEST!!! YES, THIS BOOK IS BLOODY FUCKING AMAZING AND TWISTED!!!!! AND OH YEAH, K.WEBSTER IS AN EVIL BRILLIANT GENIUS. ALL HAIL K.WEBSTER AND HER CRAZY DARK MIND. (fyi.. Yes, bold shouty caps are needed in this review)
This Isn’t Over, Baby is not for the faint of heart. This is not your lovey dovey romance. There is no prince charming or white knight in shining armor unless you consider your Prince Charming to be a crazy obsessed killer who loves to whip you into submission. So yeah, even villains need love and this villain known as Gabe needs his own perfect mate. A queen to match his craziness and dark side. Or in this case, a much crazier lover who takes rage and killing to another level.
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“But everything happened. That night, I transformed. I became someone better. I became my own monster.”
Gabe is one of a kind. He is cunning. He is duplicitous. He is insidious. He is ruthless. He is a killer. He is today’s literary modern version of Hades. And this Hades needs his very own Persephone. And boy oh boy did he find his very own Persephone. This woman who stole Gabe’s heart was everything. She was worth killing for. And of course, Gabe killed for her and fulfilled her craving for the dark side. But in this relationship, it is about give and take and his Persephone killed for him too. Can we say Gabe found his soulmate? Absofuckinlutely.
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“One look in his protective eyes, and I don’t feel an ounce of fear. He would kill for me. That’s what his eyes say. And he did. Twice.”
I know that I am being vague as to who the heroine is and how Gabe met her. Well, the best part of this book is the crazy messed up ride that K.Webster took her readers on. Literally, she took us down the proverbial rabbit hole where there is only one way out and that is through the eyes of Gabe and his girl. And let me just say, this is one journey that you will need to strap on and hold on tight as you will get assaulted with a bloody mess of craziness. And if you are a dark romance fan like myself, then you will be left begging for more.
Was this book twisted? Yes. Was this book dark? Umm, it’s Gabe’s story so of course it was dark. Was this book fucked up? Hell, yes! Was this book brilliant?YES!!!! This book was crazy but I fucking LOVED every minute of it it. And if you thought Gabe was fucked up, wait till you meet his girl. She took craziness and darkness to a whole new level. A part of me feels sorry for Gabe because he has to deal with her but he is truly the only person that can tame and control her darkness.
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“No, you’re my fuck doll, sweet girl. You’re my woman, my soul, my motherfucking other half. But you need them and you’ll do as I say, or I’ll force them down your throat just like I forced my cock down it.”
I will say this one more time if you didn’t get the message. K.Webster is an evil genius. She has masterfully strung along readers on this crazy ride of mayhem, destruction, and twisted love. With her vivid and stunning prose, K. Webster creates and tells a visceral and palpable love story that will have you on the edge of your seats. So are you ready to discover who is the lucky lady that stole Gabe’s heart, body, mind and soul? If so, get ready because their story isn’t over yet, baby?
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“My heart is full with this girl. Fuller than it ever has been before. I love her. But she’s making me fucking crazy. It’s time to domesticate my wild animal. I’m going to have to tie her ass up and teach her how to behave.”
~LOVE! LOVE!!!! LOVE!!! THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!!!! I HAVE MAJOR LOVE FOR THIS BOOK AND THIS AUTHOR!!!!! <3 Full Review to Come. In the meantime, KATE STEWART gifted her readers our very own JAKE RYAN..... so much love for RAFE HEMBREY!! (If you don't know who Jake Ryan is then YOU HAVE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK and need to GOOGLE) LOL
Visceral. Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Intoxicating. Hands down, this is the best book that Carmen Jenner has written. Don’t let the cover of Harley & Rose fool you into thinking that this book is going to be one of those sweet friends to lovers romance book, because it is not. This book was MORE. So much more.
If you are familiar with a Carmen Jenner book then you are all well aware that she never fails to incorporate grit, sass, humor, and banter. Her books are overall highly entertaining and riveting. And so when I read Harley & Rose, I was greeted with Carmen Jenner’s humor and sass. I immediately was in love with the heroine, Rose and couldn’t get enough of her. I became her number one cheerleader as she tries to make her best friend see her. Like I mentioned earlier, this book was so much more and so Carmen Jenner had to bewitched us with a story that would steal our hearts when she slowly guided us to an emotional story about life, love, loss and happiness.
Carmen Jenner had my heart. This book was everything. It was funny, playful, sweet, heartbreaking, raw, emotional, and moving. With Jenner’s stunning prose, she captured every visceral moment in such a breathtaking fashion. Since I don’t want to spoil the plot and twist of the story, just know that Harley & Rose is a story about life’s journey. There was once a lost boy but know he found his Wendy in Neverland. So if you are ready to get lost and give your heart to Carmen Jenner, then be prepared to know that she will hold on tight to your hand as she guides you to her literary world of Neverland.