GHOST (Soulless Kings MC: Marble Falls TX 3) by Andi Rhodes

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GHOST (Soulless Kings MC: Marble Falls TX 3) by Andi Rhodes-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 3, 2025

Ghost…

Marble Falls, Texas is where I grew up, but I left to chase my dreams. Unfortunately, my fiancée didn’t follow me to Oregon, and the relationship failed. When my dream turned into a nightmare, the Soulless Kings MC became my family, and now, more than ever, they’re my life.

Family obligations brought me back to Texas, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. With my mom barely recognizing me most of the time, my chosen brothers are all I have. But I can’t keep up with her care on my own, so I hire the one person I trust with my mom even if it means risking my sanity.

Ember…

I‘ve always wanted to be a nurse, and caring for the elderly is a passion of mine. My life’s mission is to provide comfort to those whose family has abandoned them in their time of need. I’m good at what I do and count myself lucky to be able to do it.

Then he hires me to care for his mom, and as much as I want to turn down the job, I can’t. There was a time his family would’ve been my own, but life had other plans. Now that we’re in each other’s lives again, I’m not sure I’ll be strong enough to walk away again when the time comes.

Dreams tore them apart, life brought them back together, and danger lurks in the shadows. Can Ghost and Ember survive the storm, let alone each other?

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REVIEW: GHOST is the third instalment in Andi Rhodes’ contemporary adult SOULLESS KINGS MC: MARBLE FALLS TX dark, erotic, MC romance series, a spin off from the author’s SOULLESS KING MC series. This is MC member Parker ‘Ghost’ West, and nurse Ember Tamlin’s story line. GHOST can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storylines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ember and Ghost) GHOST follows the rekindling relationship between MC member Parker ‘Ghost’ West, and nurse Ember Tamlin. Approximately fifteen years earlier, Parker West and Ember Tamlin made plans for the future, including preparing for a wedding that would never take place. Fast forward to present day, Ghost’s mother is losing her battle with Alzheimer’s disease, and several nurses have already tried and failed. As a final resort, Ghost calls in a favor from his club president but never expects to come face to face with the woman who destroyed his heart. Ember Tamlin watched as the man she loved walked away without looking back but their lives are about to come full circle when Ember is contracted to take care of a woman she once called mom but all is not well in Marble Falls, and Ember and Mrs. West will become pawns in a war between the Soulless Kings MC and the Cartel.

The world building focuses on the second rebuilding relationship as Ember and Ghost must come to terms with what happened and why. As Ghost struggles with his mother’s deteriorating health, the MC is pulled into a war not of their making.

The relationship between Ember and Ghost is one of second chances, a relationship destroyed by a lack of communication and a broken heart.Ghost battles between head and heart accepting the reappearance of the woman he once loved, as Ember assures Ghost she is only helping his mother, and nothing else. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and colorful. We are reintroduced to Addison and Crow, Journey and Wren, Poker, and several MC members, as well as Ghost’s mother Mrs. West.

GHOST is a story of heart break and loss, power and control, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic, captivating and entertaining; the characters are determined, spirited and sassy; the romance is fated and edgy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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Andi Rhodes is an author whose passion is creating romance from chaos in all her books! She writes MC (motorcycle club) romance with a generous helping of suspense and doesn’t shy away from the more difficult topics. Her books can be triggering for some so consider yourself warned. Andi also ensures each book ends with the couple getting their HEA! Most importantly, Andi is living her real life HEA with her husband and their boxers.

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THE SEVENTH SNOW (A Meddlesome Moirai Tale) by Rose Wulf-review

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THE SEVENTH SNOW (A Meddlesome Moirai Tale) by Rose Wulf-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 29, 2025

A lifetime of lies.
A stepmother set on killing her.
A power locked inside.

Teasha Blanchette would never have believed she had any of those things. Not until the day she inadvertently shattered her stepmother’s mirror, triggered a wave of nonsensical visions, and her stepmother did, in fact, try to end her life.

The other thing Teasha wouldn’t have believed she had?
A lover reborn from lifetimes past.

But as soon as they met, both gathered by curious circumstance at a reclusive dwarven community, Teasha and the man of her waking dreams became inseparable.

Knowing her stepmother wasn’t going away, Omar vowed to stand beside and fight for her. Even if he and his sword were all that stood between Teasha and her stepmother’s ancient magic. He would not waver.

They were only going to get one more chance at their happily ever after

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REVIEW: THE SEVENTH SNOW by Rose Wulf is an adult, urban fantasy story, a retelling of Snow White focusing on Prince Omar Flores, and Teasha Blanchette.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Omar and Teasha) THE SEVENTH SNOW focuses on the seven lives of our story line couple. Throughout the centuries, Prince Omar has fallen in love with Princess Snow but something or someone will destroy any hopes for a future, taking the lives of our story line couple. Fast forward to present day realistic dreams will pull our couple together, dreams revealing their numerous past lives, and the loss of life at the hands of the Witch Queen, a woman Teasha knows as her wicked step-mother. Magic is a powerful part of the world in which our couple live, magic that appears to have skipped our story line heroine but hiding with a group of cave dwelling dwarves will reveal Teasha’s powers have been hidden behind a veil of dark magic. Training for the inevitably of once again facing their deaths, Omar and Teasha begin training in the hopes of surviving what’s to come.

The world building reveals the past, their life and deaths, and the ultimate betrayal, over and over again. Determined to never repeat history, Omar and Teasha find themselves facing assassins, and former friends tasked with taking them down.

The relationship between Omar and Teasha spans hundreds of years as our couple are fated to repeat history one more time but one more time may result in their final death. Omar is determined to protect the woman he loves, a woman who will discover her magic in the face of the ultimate betrayal. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters including Teasha’s step-mother Griselda, several dwarves, soldiers and mercenaries, security guard Lars, Kahn the owl, as well as Omar’s parents the King and Queen Marwood.

THE SEVENTH SNOW is a story of betrayal and jealousy, obsession and murder, survival and love. The premise is entertaining and interesting; the romance is fated ; the characters are determined and desperate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Swept Away by Beth O’Leary – a Review

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Swept Away by Beth O’Leary – a Review

 

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What if you were lost at sea…with your one-night stand?

Zeke and Lexi thought it would just be a night of fun. They had no intentions of seeing each other again. Zeke is only in town for the weekend to buy back his late father’s houseboat. Lexi has no time for dating when she needs to help take care of her best friend’s daughter.

Going back home with a stranger seems like a perfect escape from their problems. But a miscommunication in the dark, foggy night means no one tied the houseboat to the dock. The next morning, Zeke and Lexi realize all they can see is miles and miles of water.

With just a few provisions on the idle boat, Zeke and Lexi must figure out how to get back home. But aside from their survival, they’re facing another challenge. Because when you’re stuck together for days on end, it gives you a lot of time to get to know someone—and to fall in love with them.

 

 

Review:

Swept Away by Beth O’Leary is a wonderful exciting, intense & romantic novel. Zeke and Lexi meet one night at the bar, and they end up at his house boat for a one-night stand. In the morning, when they wake up, they discover that the boat was not tied up and they have drifted out to sea. Thus, begins eight days lost at sea, with no phone signal, little food, storms & unable to handle the boat.

As the story continues, they have no power in steering the houseboat, hoping someone will come to their rescue. With each passing day (they end up with 8 days), they learned to limit the food, drinks; Zeke and Lexi faced so many life and death experiences at sea. Being alone leaves them exposed with angst; strengths, weaknesses, fears, issues, storms, accidents, that they end up discussing each day. Will they survive?

I really loved both Zeke and Lexi, as they were wonderful and amazing characters.  The chemistry between escalates along the way, as they were very compelling and complex characters; whom we couldn’t help but root for them.  After the 8th day, they were finally rescued, with family and friends waiting for their arrival. 

The final twist close to the end, was a total surprise; with Lexi learning something from Penny, causing her to ignore Zeke. However, Penny will reveal the truths about the past, and all well be well.  Zeke and Lexi will eventually have their happy ending.

Swept Away was an exciting, romantic, intense, adventurous, thrilling and addictive story. Both Zeke and Lexi made a wonderful endearing couple. Swept Away was so very well written by Beth O’Leary.  It was also a great epilogue. 

Reviewed by Barb

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Saving Blood (RBMC: Tijuana MX #2) by Barbara Nolan-review tour

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❤️‍🔥Saving Blood (RBMC: Tijuana MX #2) by Barbara Nolan-review & excerpt tour❤️‍🔥

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Blood:

As VP of the Royal Bastards MC Tijuana chapter, I’ve defended our club and my prez against the shady dealings of the cartel. Women sharing my bed~~absolutely. No drama. No commitment. I like to keep things simple.

Until . . . Maxine

A badass woman with mad skills in the cage, and a body made for sin. Only one problem—she’s got a wise ass mouth and every time we get within two feet of each other we end up in a pissing contest.

I can’t control the dirty thoughts running through my brain and when we finally fall into bed it’s more than we expected, but I know she’s got secrets and I’m no savior.

Every street-smart bone in my body tells me to run, but I can’t—even if it means screwing the only family I’ve ever know~~The Royal Bastards.

Maxine:

I’ve trained and toned my body to expel the demons from my past. Fighting in the cage is my sanctuary leaving no room for a filthy-mouth biker with a gladiator’s body.

Men like Blood are my kryptonite so of course I fall into bed with him. Worst decision ever especially when the secrets from my past can get us both killed.

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REVIEW:SAVING BLOOD is the second instalment in Barbara Nolan’s contemporary, adult RBMC: Tijuana MX erotic, MC romance series, set in the multi-authored RBMC series. This is cage fighter Chastity ‘Maxine’ Parker, and RBMC: Tijuana MX vice president Blood Collins’ story line. SAVING BLOOD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Blood and Maxine) and third person (Chastity) SAVING BLOOD follows the building relationship between cage fighter Chastity ‘Maxine’ Parker, and RBMC: Tijuana MX vice president Blood Collins. Maxine is a cage fighter but a fighter who has been used and abused, and is about to be used once again. An upcoming fight finds Maxine training and fighting for the RBMC: Tijuana MX club but a series of lies is about to expose the real nature of Maxine’s involvement. Blood is determined to trust the woman with whom he is falling in love but Maxine’s secrets are about to threaten Blood and the RBMC.

The world building focuses on the reality that is Maxine’s life. No longer under her own control,Maxine finds herself at the mercy of a mad man, a man who is taking aim at the RBMC.

The relationship between Maxine and Blood begins professionally as Maxine prepares to fight for the RBMC but all is not as it appears to be, and Blood finds himself battling between head and heart as Maxine’s secrets reveal a hard fought life that is only getting harder to land. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

We are introduced to several colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters-the premier members of the RBMC: Tijuana: Club president Smoke & Marisol; Enforcer Bolt, Club secretary Ricky, treasurer Manny, and prospect Diesel, as well as club runner Javi, and Cartel Kingpin Hector Rodriquez.

SAVING BLOOD is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, retribution and acceptance, forgiveness and love. The fast paced premise is dark and dramatic; the romance is limited but raw; the characters are dangerous and dynamic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one Loving Smoke

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Reviewed by Sandy

When the hard a$$ biker gets close to finding out your secret so you use sex as a diversion.

“I also know you’re using sex to change the subject.”

Her fingers work the inside of my thigh. “Do you want me to stop?”

I shake my head slightly. “Nah, but you already know that.”

“So, what’s the problem?” She wraps her other hand around the back of my neck and leans in for a kiss.

I take my fill, pull back and huff out a harsh laugh. “The problem is, I know you’re lying your a$$ off. I also know you’re either working for Rodriquez outright, or he’s pressuring you to somehow get to me and the Royal Bastards.”

“No, that’s not—”

I press my forefinger against her lips. “The thing is, I don’t give a fv(k. I should, but I don’t, ‘cause I never had a woman in my bed who fv(ks like you.” I snake my hand up the nape of her neck, grab a clump of her hair and pull.

“But if you try to hurt me or the Bastards, you’ll find out why they call me Blood.”

BARBARA NOLAN is an Amazon Bestselling Author who lives in the Garden State, New Jersey. She writes gritty, realistic stories filled with strong men and the women who tame them. Her passion for reading and words make this a journey of love.

She considers reading a luxury and writing a necessity.

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Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q. Sutanto – a Review

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Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q. Sutanto – a Review

 

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Ever since a man was found dead in Vera’s teahouse, life has been good. For Vera that is. She’s surrounded by loved ones, her shop is bustling, and best of all, her son, Tilly, has a girlfriend! All thanks to Vera, because Tilly’s girlfriend is none other than Officer Selena Gray. The very same Officer Gray that she had harassed while investigating the teahouse murder. Still, Vera wishes more dead bodies would pop up in her shop, but one mustn’t be ungrateful, even if one is slightly…bored.

Then Vera comes across a distressed young woman who is obviously in need of her kindly guidance. The young woman is looking for a missing friend. Fortunately, while cat-sitting at Tilly and Selena’s, Vera finds a treasure Selena’s briefcase. Inside is a file about the death of an enigmatic influencer—who also happens to be the friend that the young woman was looking for.

Online, Xander had it a parade of private jets, fabulous parties with socialites, and a burgeoning career as a social media influencer. The only problem is, after his body is fished out of Mission Bay, the police can’t seem to actually identify him. Who is Xander Lin? Nobody knows. Every contact is a dead end. Everybody claims not to know him, not even his parents.

Vera is determined to solve Xander’s murder. After all, doing so would surely be a big favor to Selena, and there is nothing she wouldn’t do for her future daughter-in-law.

 

 

 

Review:

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto is the 2nd book in her Vera Wong’s series.   Vera, is a sharp-witted 61-year-old, who once again becomes involved in a new mystery for her to investigate. She is surround by wonderful family, and a bustling shop, but she does become slightly bored. 

Vera meets a young distressed girl, Millie, who is looking for a missing friend.  Her friend, Xander was a successful social media influencer and Vera helps Millie to look for her friend, who turns up dead. Vera begins to collect a group of young characters, who knew Xander, to help her solve the crime. The way Vera captivates the people around her is delightful, and loved by her new young friends. She brings humor into this story, especially with her meddling in their lives.  Vera is determined to discover who was Xander, especially since those friends, who really did not know his real name; she will gather those friends and find the truth. This was an interesting plot, filled with suspense, as well as Vera keeping them under her wing; as well as always bringing huge amounts of food, and her famous tea. 

Besides her regular family, as well as her young friends, others become concerned with many worried about her interfering and gaining the attention of dangerous people, who are possible behind the murder.  Her son, Tilly’s girlfriend is Officer Selena Gray (who worked on the previous case), and Selena is not too happy with Vera, becoming involved, and putting herself in danger.

I really got a kick out of Vera, especially her wonderful grandmotherly affection for the very young, who call her grandma; as well as her social media influence friends. They teach Vera new skills, even becoming quickly well-known on social media.  Vera is always there for each of them, to build their confidence. 

What follows is Millie will tell Vera the truths about her evil mother and father, and who is truly behind the murders. Vera was injured, and Selena will get the department to find the bad people committing the crimes. 

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man), was a wonderful, fun, exciting, heartwarming story with a group of new people who Vera helped and protected.  Once again, Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping was a delightful story, so very well written by Jesse Q. Sutanto.  I look forward to more from Vera Wong.

Reviewed by Barb

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Loaded Laces (Eagles Hockey 2.5) by Elise Faber-review tour

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Loaded Laces (Eagles Hockey 2.5) by Elise Faber-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date MARCH 31, 2025

A decade ago she broke me.
Now she’s back…with a kid in tow.
Belle Harrison dumped me right before I got my first big contract, breaking my heart and sending me straight into a life of singlehood.
Once bitten and twice shy, and all that.
Of course that was before she showed up after a decade, asking questions in the locker room after a game.
Questions that make me rethink everything I thought I knew.
And remind me why I never wanted to let her go in the first place.
And why I won’t ever let her go ever again.

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REVIEW:LOADED LACES is the third (2.5) instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary, adult EAGLES HOCKEY, erotic, hockey romance series. This is single mother and PA Belle Harrison and hockey player West Stevenson’s second chance story line. LOADED LACES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Belle and West) LOADED LACES follows the rebuilding romance and relationship between Belle Harrison and hockey player West Stevenson. At the ages of sixteen Belle and West were best friends and lovers but West was drafted into the junior leagues, and Belle pushed West out of her life. Fast forward ten years, to present day, Belle is struggling, and crossing paths with the man whose heart she broke, brings the reality of her situation up close and personal. Reconnecting with West finds Belle focusing on a future for her and her son.

The world building is short and sweet. A little reflection about the past, the break up, and a possible future.

The relationship between Belle and West is one of second chances; a rekindling romance in the face of past betrayal. As Belle continues to struggle with hopes of a future, West sees the possibility of his own happily ever after. The lone $ex scene is passionate.

We are introduced to Belle’s son Quinn, and her boss Jace Henderson.

LOADED LACES is a fast paced, quick read focusing on secrets and lies, forgiveness and love. The premise is entertaining and captivating but I was hoping for a little bit more. The romance is subtle; the characters are determined and dynamic

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

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The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper-review & giveaway

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The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper-review & giveaway

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 1, 2025

When a young librarian discovers historic dollhouses in a hidden room, she embarks on an unexpected journey that reveals surprising secrets about the lost miniatures.

Tildy Barrows, Head Curator of a beautiful archival library in San Francisco, is meticulously dedicated to the century’s worth of inventory housed in her beloved Beaux Art building. She loves the calm and order in the shelves of books and walls of art. But Tildy’s life takes an unexpected turn when she, first, learns the library is on the verge of bankruptcy and, second, discovers two exquisite never-before-seen dollhouses.

After finding clues hidden within these remarkable miniatures, Tildy sets out to decipher the secret history of the dollhouses, aiming to salvage her cherished library in the process. Her journey introduces her to a world of ambitious and gifted women in Belle Époque Paris, a group of scarred World War I veterans in the English countryside, and Walt Disney’s bustling Burbank studio in the 1950s. As Tildy unravels the mystery, she finds not only inspiring, hidden history, but also a future for herself—and an astonishing familial revelation.

Spanning the course of a century, The Library of Lost Dollhouses is a warm, bright, and captivating story of secrets and love that embraces the importance of illuminating overlooked women.

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REVIEW:THE LIBRARY OF LOST DOLLHOUSES by Elise Hooper focuses on the discovery of a secret room at the Belva Curtis Lefarge Library in San Francisco, a library and museum that will struggle to remain open in the wake of changing times.

Told from first person perspective (Cora Hale) and third person (Mathilda ‘Tildy’ Barrows) following several (non-linear) timelines from 1910-1974 and 2024, THE LIBRARY OF LOST DOLLHOUSES is a story of historical fiction that focuses on Tildy Barrows as the journeys through the past in the hopes of discovering the truth about the what she found in the secret room at the Belva Curtis Lefarge Library. In 2024, Tildy Barrows is the Head Curator at the archival library, and finding a collection of exquisite and detailed miniature dollhouses pushes Tildy to unravel a centuries old mystery including the history about a painting titled Young Woman in Hat but as Tildy begins her search for the truth, the reality will change the course of history for not only for Tildy but everyone involved.

The backstory begins in 1910 when we are introduced to a young woman named Cora Hale, and for the next six decades we are up close and personal with the talents of a woman forced to hide her true self but a woman who also hides the stories of the woman who have been purged from history, for who they were, and what they did. As Tildy begins to dig deeper into the past, her own family history will become entwined with the stories buried in the miniatures and Cora Hale.

THE LIBRARY OF LOST DOLLHOUSES is a slow building story blending some historical fact with fiction focusing on secrets and lies hidden by the talents of Cora Hale. From two world wars, to the inception of Disneyland and beyond, the fictional Cora and her talent tell a story that remained hidden for close to one hundred years. The premise is detailed and imaginative; the characters are numerous and unique.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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A native New Englander, Elise Hooper spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting a MA and teaching high-school literature and history. Her debut novel The Other Alcott was a nominee for the 2017 Washington Book Award. Three more novels—Learning to See, Fast Girls, and Angels of the Pacific—followed, all centered on the lives of extraordinary but overlooked historical women. Her next book, The Library of Lost Dollhouses (releasing 4.1.25) is inspired by a dollhouse that’s been in her family for five generations. Elise lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters.

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Sweet Obsession (Dark Olympus 8) by Katee Robert-review

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Sweet Obsession (Dark Olympus 8) by Katee Robert-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 1, 2025

He was mine to protect. Mine to adore. Mine to lose forever.

*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus.*

Icarus may not have flown particularly close to the sun, but he has fallen…right into the rough hands of Olympus’s own Poseidon. Being held captive by the gentle giant wouldn’t be so bad if Olympus wasn’t on the eve of destruction…or if Poseidon stopped looking at him with those irresistibly stormy eyes.

Poseidon doesn’t have time to babysit his increasingly bratty prisoner, but he has no choice: Olympus is officially at war, and someone has to keep their best bargaining chip out of harm’s way. The thing is, the longer Poseidon is with Icarus, the more he starts to care for his sworn enemy…and the more he realizes that Icarus isn’t the villain he’s been made out to be. There’s a warmth to him, a vulnerability, that Poseidon finds difficult to ignore or deny.

Now with Circe and the Aeaens at the gate and Olympus a hair’s breadth away from falling, Poseidon will have to make a difficult choice: about himself, about his allegiances, and about the man who woke his heart from its long slumber only to threaten to break it for good...

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REVIEW:SWEET OBSESSION is the eighth instalment in Katee Robert’s contemporary, adult DARK OLYMPUS erotic, urban fantasy series, a modern retelling of the gods and goddesses of Olympus. This is Poseidon, and Icarus Vitalis’ story line. SWEET OBSESSION can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion as there is an ongoing premise throughout.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including same $ex scenarios and BDSM situation, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

SOME BACKGROUND: Not all is well in Olympus. The barrier between Olympus and the rest of the world is collapsing, and the attacks in the upper city have become dangerous and deadly. The fight for power and control within the ruling circle of Thirteen has resulted in a number of deaths-someone is determined to destroy that which is no longer theirs to control.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Poseidon and Icarus) SWEET OBSESSION follows the building romance and relationship between Icarus and Poseidon as the gods and goddesses of Olympus prepare for war. Icarus is Poseidon’s prisoner, a prisoner who is determined to ease the darkness that is choking the man with whom Icarus will fall in love but war has come to Olympus, and Icarus may have the ammunition to keep the enemy at bay.

The world building follows preparations for war as the gods and goddesses take sides in a fight for power. Family will target family, friends must take control before everything and everyone is sacrificed.

The relationship between begins when Icarus becomes Poseidon’s prisoner but Icarus suspects Poseidon is struggling with his place in Olympus, and his need to give up control to someone else. As Icarus begins a slow seduction of Poseidon, others see a potential for betrayal by someone who has already been judged. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense including same $ex scenarios and BDSM situations.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and powerful secondary and supporting characters including the return of Hera, Zeus, Hermes, Hades and Circe.

SWEET OBSESSION is a story of power and control, obsession and acceptance, forgiveness and love. The premise is dramatic , intriguing and entertaining; the romance is passionate; the characters are captivating and desperate.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Neon Gods
Electric Idol
Wicked Beauty
Radiant Sin
Cruel Seduction
Midnight Ruin
Dark Restraint

Please Note: The author has also release several novellas and short stories that are not included in my reading order

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Reviewed by Sandy

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