Sinful Attraction by Ava Connor-review

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Sinful Attraction by Ava Connor-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 3, 2025

He stole my heist. Now I have to steal it back—and resist the urge to end him… or kiss him.

Michael Rossi is a smug, insufferable Mafia prince—and the only hacker good enough to snatch my score.

The job was supposed to secure my place in my family.

Instead, I’m left humiliated, sidelined… and burning for revenge.

Then Michael shows up with a devil’s bargain: help him track down the thief who double-crossed us both, or watch us both go down in flames.

I don’t trust him.

I don’t even like him.

But when we’re working side by side, trading barbs and code, the lines between hate and heat blur fast.

One stolen kiss becomes one unforgettable night.

And one dangerous truth could destroy us both: the real traitor is closer than we think—and they’ll do whatever it takes to keep their secrets.

This is the mafia.

There’s no loyalty in love… or is there?

••••••

REVIEW: I love trying new authors and this is why! Sinful Attraction is a standalone mafia romance, standard trigger warnings for the genre be known, but otherwise, a fantastic passionate book that readers are sure to enjoy.

Michael the Mafia Prince.

Arya the survivor.

These two are the perfect definition of enemies to lovers. Michael and Arya’s family….well they frankly suck, they treat both Michael and Arya like crap and use them simply for their skills. When Michael swoops in and steals a heist from Arya, one that she desperately needs; she is beyond furious. Too bad karma comes for Michael; before he can transfer the funds into his family’s account and claim a job well done, they are stolen from him. With no other choice, he enlists the help of the only person with the skills to track the money down.

Arya isn’t too pleased when Michael comes knocking on her door asking for her help. He doesn’t understand the importance of the money he took from her, the meaning behind what it would do for her. Nonetheless, she reluctantly agrees to help him. Now the only issues are not killing one another before they get the money back….and keeping their hands off of one another.

I loved this! The family drama, the suspense, the banter between Michael and Arya, both so different, but similar at the same time. As the book progresses you can tell how passionate about life they both are, but also about each other. It takes them by surprise how good they are together, how much chemistry they share. Overall, I am pleased with the story and would recommend it to other readers, I’m curious to see what else comes from this author.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Jersey (Cerberus MC: Tennessee 4) by Marie James-review

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Jersey (Cerberus MC: Tennessee 4) by Marie James-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 3, 2025

Same story, different day.

That seems to be the theme of my life.

My new job with Cerberus is no different than the one I left before working for ICE.

People always blur together, nothing special about any of them.

Of course, my luck runs out when I’m assigned to an establishment that caters to peoples’ deepest fantasies.

There should be nothing special about the woman. Her lack of clothes is no different than most of the other people there.

Her eyes following me isn’t new. People tend to look in my direction when I walk into a room.

Yet, I find myself incapable of looking away from her.

I never expected the woman strapped to the cross to also be the children’s counselor who shows up to help a teammate’s son.

It would be my luck that the one woman who made me look twice is also off-limits.

•••••

REVIEW:JERSEY is the fourth instalment Marie James’ contemporary, adult CERBERUS MC: TENNESSEE erotic, MC romance series-a spin off from the author’s CERBERUS MC series. This is former ICE agent turned Cerberus member Roman aka Jersey Parker and counsellor Caitlyn Rudd’s story line. JERSEY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Several characters from the original series including founder of the original New Mexico chapter Diego ‘Kincaid’ Anderson, Jericho and Hemlock, cross over for cohesion and back story.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Caitlyn and Jersey) JERSEY follows the building romance and relationship between Cerberus member Roman aka Jersey Parker and counsellor Caitlyn Rudd. While on assignment ferreting out a possible sexual trafficking ring, Jersey will comes face to face with his future in the guise of Caitlyn Rudd, a woman whose aversion to touch finds her seeking touch therapy at a local club but from the outset Jersey struggles with his attraction to the woman with whom he will fall in love, an attraction he continues to deny until the very end. Caitlyn Rudd has not one but two stalkers, and in this, our heroine must face the reality of what is happening and why. With the help of the Cerberus MC, Caitlyn comes to terms with her future, and her future no longer includes the man that she loves.

The world building focuses on several pathways including the take down of a sexual trafficking ring; the ongoing therapy for not just Caitlyn, but for a young man who has seen too much pain and death, as well as Jersey’s acceptance of his past, and looking forward to the future.

The relationship between Jersey and Caitlyn is one of immediate attraction but both Caitlyn and Jersey struggle with demons from the past, demons that push Jersey out of Caitlyn’s life. As Caitlyn faces her own battles, Jersey is determined to fix everything he did wrong. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text

There is a large ensemble cast of energetic and determined secondary and supporting characters many of whom we met in the previous story lines and original series. We are introduced to Dr. Rhonda Moore, as well as the return of Zeus and Lark. The requisite evil has many faces.

JERSEY is a story of secrets and lies,betrayal and obsession, power and control, acceptance and love. The premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is passionate; the characters are broken and trouble but determined to heal.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hemlock
Ace
Jericho

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Hero complex?
Possessive?
Not afraid to speak my mind?

Check, check, and check.

I’m also President of the Cerberus MC, a former Marine, and easy on the eyes with arms made to hold a woman tight. I’m the whole package. I’m not conceited; I’m convinced, and Emmalyn Mikaelson doesn’t have a clue what she’s gotten herself into by jumping on the back of my bike.

 

Let’s see…where to begin…

I’m a full-time author, mother of two boys, and wife of 18+ years. Dog Mom to four great danes: Maximus, Nala, Freya, and Hagrid.

I’ve spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. Currently residing in a sleepy little town in East Tennessee.

Writing is my passion, and I absolutely love being able to sit down and put all of my thoughts and emotions into my stories.

I love dogs, coffee, making handmade cards, and steamy romance novels!

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Literary Lunacy / Narrative Nightmares by HP Mallory-reviews

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LITERARY LUNACY / NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES (Bewitched Books 1 & 2) by HP Mallory -reviews

LITERARY LUNACY
Bewitched Books #1
by HP Mallory
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, mystery

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 11, 2024

Bewitched Books isn’t just any used bookstore—it’s one with a magical secret…

Starting over at forty-two was never part of my plan. But after a painful divorce, I needed a fresh start. So, here I am, returning to my hometown of Laurel Falls, TN, with my tail tucked firmly between my legs.

Luckily for me, I’ve got my best friend, Rox, with me and the two of us are determined to bring back to life the bookstore I revered as a child. Little do I know, this bookstore isn’t just a haven for beloved stories—it also holds a magical secret.

Imagine my surprise when I discover that certain books in my possession have literally come to life—or at least, the characters have. As if that isn’t enough to come to terms with, I soon find myself entangled with the most handsome man I’ve ever seen.

Heath Waise is tall, dark and brooding, but he’s also got a secret, and it’s a secret he’s keeping at all costs. Not only that, but I’m pretty sure Heath wants something from me—I mean, what other reason would he have for his obvious interest and his determination to keep me close?

And that’s when the hauntings begin…

Soon I’m being targeted by a vengeful ghost, her intentions growing more menacing with each passing day. So, are you up for a wild ride? Then join me as I navigate this supernatural adventure where classic literature, magic, love and mystery intertwine in ways I never thought possible…

••••

REVIEW: LITERARY LUNACY is the first instalment in HP Mallory’s contemporary, adult. BEWITCHED BOOKS paranormal, romance series focusing on forty-two year old, Laurel Falls book store owner Eliot Gauthier.

Told from first person perspective (Eliot) LITERARY LUNACY follows Eliot Gauther as she, and her best friend Rox, return to their hometown of Laurel Falls, to take over a run down book store they will call Bewitched Books. From the outset Eliot finds herself facing strange happenings, angry ghosts, and the arrival of literary characters whose stories were once told in classic literature. From a questionable investor, landlord and handsome stranger Eliot must come to terms with the unreality of her current situation. With the help of her best friend and co-owner Rox, whose knowledge of Egyptian mythology and lore comes in handy, the duo must defend themselves against an angry ghost, while remaining friends with an ancient god, and a dark hero who has yet to let go of the past.

LITERARY LUNACY brings together several characters from some of history’s most famous classical stories. Someone is determined to take control of the bookstore but our heroine has been ‘blessed ‘ (or cursed) with the responsibility of protecting the books. The premise is enchanting ; the characters are familiar, determined, desperate and charismatic. LITERARY LUNACY ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger.

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NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES
Bewitched Books #2
by HP Mallory
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, mystery

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2025

ROMANTIC PERIL BETWEEN THE SHELVES…

When you’re caught between a brooding literary anti-hero and the most famous of the Romantic poets with centuries of seduction experience, trusting your heart becomes a supernatural nightmare…

I thought running my bookstore, Bewitched Books, was complicated enough. Between managing a bookstore with a magical shelf that brings literary characters to life and dealing with all the people who are after said magic, my hands were already full.

Then he walked in—Lord Byron himself, a man who’s beyond seductive, but I’m pretty sure he has a dark agenda and a smile that makes my heart forget to beat. As if that weren’t enough, blood-drained victims are turning up all over Laurel Falls with no memory of what happened to them.

I’d turn to Heath, my protective (and admittedly hot) business partner—yes, the Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights—but his jealousy is reaching dangerous levels. Not to mention Rox is falling hard for Byron’s exotic companion, making objective decisions nearly impossible.

Now I’m caught in a supernatural game spanning centuries, with Egyptian mythology, enchanted books, and danger swirling around me. And the worst part? I can’t tell if my attraction to Byron is real or if I’m just another pawn in his schemes.

One thing’s certain—some books are never meant to be opened, and some desires are never meant to be quenched. But telling the difference between safe and sorry might cost me everything.

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REVIEW:NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES is the second instalment in HP Mallory’s contemporary, adult BEWITCHED BOOKS paranormal, romance series focusing on forty-two year old, Laurel Falls book store owner Eliot Gauthier, and her best friend Rox. NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events of book one LITERARY LUNACY.

SOME BACKGROUND: Eliot Gauthier, and her best friend Rox, return to their hometown of Laurel Falls, to take over a run-down book store they will call Bewitched Books but from the outset Eliot finds herself facing strange happenings, angry ghosts, and the arrival of literary characters whose stories were once told in classic literature. From a questionable investor, a concerned landlord and a couple of handsome strangers, Eliot must come to terms with the unreality of her current situation. With the help of her best friend and co-owner Rox, whose knowledge of Egyptian mythology and lore comes in handy, the duo must defend themselves against an angry ghost, while remaining friends with an ancient god, and a dark hero who has yet to let go of the past.

Told from first person perspective (Eliot) NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES finds Eliot and Rox investigating the characters of classic literature, many of whom originated in the stories found at Bewitched Books but secrets and lies abound when a possible vampyre takes aim at Laurel Falls, a vampyre pulled from the classics. As Heathcliff begins a slow seduction of Eliot Gauthier, Lord Byron refuses to stand by and takes a chance with our story line heroine. Meanwhile, Eliot’s co-owner and best friend Rox is falling for Aliki Kaldun, an Egyptian woman who may or may not have an ulterior motive, a woman who is much more than she claims to be. Bewitched Books keeps it secrets buried within its’ books and its’ walls, and a hidden library that does not want to be found. Motives are dubious, and Eliot will discover how desperate the classic characters are willing to go to get what they want.

We are reintroduced to several classic characters including Heath Waise aka Heathcliff, the spirit of a very jealous Catherine Earnshaw, George (Lord Byron) Gordon, and his friend Aliki Kaldun, Dill Thomas, and his assistant Edgar, and Heath’s Irish Wolfhound Inpu, aka the Egyptian god Anubis who only speaks to our story line heroine, as well as Elliot’s landlord Mr. Guest, and Aubrey Greenwich. Not everyone is who or what they claim to be.

NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES is a detailed story blending Greek and Egyptian mythology, wrapped in classic literary characters all searching for something or someone in their lives. From ancient spells to hieroglyphics, teleportation, vampires, magical portals, jealousy and spiritual exorcisms, secrets and lies, NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES is a fanciful and enchanting tale with a little bit of romance aka love triangle, betrayal, mystery and obsession. NARRATIVE NIGHTMARES ends on a bit of cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Lethal Legacy (Lethal Legacy 1) by Paula Walshe-review

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Lethal Legacy (Lethal Legacy 1) by Paula Walshe-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 14, 2025

Love is deadly. Trust is lethal.

LUCIA

How can I love what I tried to escape?For six years I’ve run from the Orlov bratva.I don’t need to see the ink under Roman’s shirt, Or touch the gun under his jacket, To know he has Bratva written all over every muscled inch of his body.

And now he wants me in his home. Not to mention in his bed.On paper, Roman Stevanovsky is a billionaire CEO.But that doesn’t mean he isn’t a killer in practice.Which is probably why I can’t take my eyes off him.

I might have left behind my real name, and the Petrovsky fortune; But it seems that my libido remains stubbornly hardwired to Russian bad boy.

I need the kind of power Roman wields. Hellfire, to regain what was stolen from my family.But I’m as close to possessing either power or hellfire as I am to making my crazy fantasies about Roman himself come true.

ROMAN

Lucia is hiding something.You can’t fake that kind of fear.The fear of being huntedBy death itself.

I know how it feels to have no choice but run.To guard secrets that aren’t mine to tell.To live with a revenge.That I can never take.

I told myself I wouldn’t get involved in whatever storm is chasing Lucia.I only meant to give her a chance,the means to outrun it.

But now she’s in my home.Her body in my bed, her heart stealing mine.Lucia’s life belongs to me, even if her secrets are hers alone.

So if the storm decides to come for her?Well—I protect what is mine.And I’m no storm.I’m the f***ing apocalypse.

•••••

REVIEW:LETHAL LEGACY is the first instalment in Paula Walshe’s contemporary, adult LETHAL LEGACY dark, erotic, Mafia duet focusing on billionaire tech giant Roman Stevanovsky, and au pair Lucia Lopez.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lucia and Roman) LETHAL LEGACY follows the building romance and relationship between billionaire tech giant Roman Stevanovsky, and au pair Lucia Lopez. Roman Stevanovsky is the legal guardian to his late brother’s three children but when the fifth nanny quit having been terrorized and humiliated by the kids, Roman is determined to find someone, if only on a temporary basis. Having met barista Lucia Lopez a handful of times, the feisty waitress is the perfect foil for the children but a woman with many secrets she does not want exposed. As the children find themselves falling for our story line heroine, Roman is determined to claim Lucia as his own but all is not well in the Stevanovsky Bratva, someone else is taking aim, and Roman believes the nanny is at the heart of the betrayal.

The world building is detailed and edgy. Lucia Lopez is not whom she claims to be but our hero is hiding a dark secret that he also does not want exposed. As Lucia loses her heart to our story line hero, Roman is determined to destroy everything and everyone connected to the woman he thought he loves.

The relationship between Lucia and Roman begins as employee and employer but quickly turns into something more as Roman is determined to claim Lucia body and soul but all is not well as Lucia’s past returns seeking ownership, Roman discovers that all is not as it appears to be. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, questionable and dynamic secondary and supporting characters including Roman’s charges Ofelia, Mikey and Masha, and their mother Inger, uncle Nikolai; Lucia’s father Juan, her best friend Abby, and Roman’s best friend and second in command Dimitry; as well as a large assortment of Mafia types, determined to take back control.

LETHAL LEGACY is a heartbreaking story of many secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, misunderstanding and miscommunication, family and relationships, desperation and love. The premise is dramatic, tragic and twisted ; the romance is edgy and spicy; the characters are charismatic, wounded and ill-fated. LETHAL LEGACY ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

 

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Reviewed by Sandy

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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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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?

•••••••••

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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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

Copy supplied for review

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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