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

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Sandy

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

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 1, 2025

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.

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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.

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

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Barb

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 2^nd 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

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Sandy

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

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Sandy

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

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Sandy

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

Just Drive: A Formula 1 Omegaverse by Devyn Sinclair -review tour

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Sandy

🩷Just Drive: A Formula 1 Omegaverse by Devyn Sinclair -review tour🩷

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 28, 2025!

Being the first female Formula 1 driver in the sport’s history is like being struck by lightning. Powerful, electrifying, and dangerous. Don’t get me wrong, it’s incredible. Plenty of racing fans are celebrating. Plenty more are enraged, hoping I either quit or crash.

They can hope all they want. I’ll never quit.

But there’s more than Formula 1 fans to worry about. Like shaking hands with my Team Principal for the first time and his scent turning my entire world upside down. Like the rest of his pack—including the current Formula 1 champion—matching with me too. One breath, and we belong to each other, body and soul.

In their arms I’m more than just a racer. I’m an Omega. I’m safe with them. For the first time, I can be what my designation craves instead of what my sport demands. Soft, spoiled, pleasured, and loved. Their fierce desire to win is only matched by one thing—their passion for me.

But the rookie Omega in a pack with her boss, the champion, and her crew is a PR disaster of global proportions, and I won’t be the only one with a target on my back. If the five us want to make it through the racing season? No one can ever know.

Just Drive is a standalone why choose Omegaverse. No choosing, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA! Content warnings available on the author’s website.

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REVIEW: Winning in Formula 1 is hard enough. But a woman! An Omega! Well it’s never been done. But Vanessa is going to change that. Getting her chance to race in this arena has always been her dream. Raised by her beloved grandfather after losing her parents. He took her to races and gave her the big.

Signing her contract was a highlight. Sharing it with her best friend Annika and her grandfather Vance (who she’s named after and was a famous driver himself, no pressure then😉) It’s all done over a video call so no first meeting until the news conference they will have in a few days time. Over the video chat Vanessa finds Grayson hits all her hot buttons 😉

Meeting her Team Principal (the team principal is the person who is in charge of a constructor team and its personnel. They are usually responsible for issuing team orders and making day-to-day decisions) changes all her plans!

Grayson is stunned! Vanessa is his Omega! But better than that, she’s a scent match (scent matching is like the holy grail of matches.)

He can’t wait to show her to his pack.

The rest of the pack is made up of Beck, a race engineer, and Alpha. Then beta Elias (who we find out is Brittanian nobility) who is the teams mechanic. And River, another alpha, he is a two-time world champion, (but sadly drives for another team.)

But this causes problems that no one could predict! They can’t announce it to the world like they want to, (some will say it’s favouritism to their new Omega!) So they have to keep it a secret.

And someone isn’t happy with her becoming not only the first female driver, but taking a valuable place that could face been given to a better (male) driver!

Sabotage/mystery and a whole lot of underhanded games then ensue.

And can Vanessa really relax enough to be their omega? when she’s worked so hard to be where she is! And what will happen when their secret is finally revealed?

I love reading Devyn’s work. Her Omegaverse is always so diverse. And this one has to be her best so far.🩷

I loved Vanessa and her pack. Cried buckets when things in the book happen, and don’t read it at work (spicy parts will have you blushing 😜)

I loved the part when River (who has a massive crush on Vanessa,) finds out she’s their omega and has to wait to meet her in private. (Being scent matched takes over all your common sense, and Grayson,Beck and Elias are worried River would give the game away!)

I liked the news snippets we get at the beginning of each chapter.

And at the end, we get the playlist and the terms that were used in the book.

🩷why choose
🩷scent matched
🩷Omegaverse

🦋 Reviewed by Julie

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DANE’S WAR/ Corbin’s Conflict by EC Land-review tour

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Sandy

DANE’S WAR/ Corbin’s Conflict (Spiked Raiders MC 3) by EC Land-review tour

Dane’s War
Spiked Raiders 3
by EC Land
Genre: adult ,contemporary, paranormal romance

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Fate sent her to me when neither of us expected we were meant to be.

Dane

We all have our wars within. There’s always something that gets to us. For me it’s not something I talk about. It’s not something I ever want to deal with. No one needs to know the story.

I figured because of this; I’d live life the way I’ve always done. Free and easy. What I didn’t expect is to find my mate or find that my mate was human.

Finding her out in the middle of the night, on a deserted road, trouble surrounding her, I had to do something. When I did, something inside me shifted. I don’t know what, all I knew was I had to protect her.

Nothing else mattered.

To make matters worse, she was raised by shifters and is the sister to a member of another club. I didn’t know what to do about her. What I won’t do is let her reject me. No way will I let her make assumptions without knowing who I am. What we can be.

Now I’ve got two wars on my hands. The one within. But that’s nothing as important to keeping her safe when she needs me most.

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REVIEW: DANE’S WAR is the third instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult SPIKED RAIDERS MC erotic,paranormal, MC romance series. This is wolf shifter and MC Road Captain Dane, and Raine’s story line. DANE’S WAR 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 (Dane and Raine) DANE’S WAR follows in the wake of an attack against our story line heroine. Raine is a human raised by shifter wolves but when her brother Bandit mated her best friend Sloane, Raine often felt like a third wheel . Refusing an invite to the Spiked Raiders MC clubhouse, Raine decided to forge ahead on her own only to find herself the victim of her volatile ex, and the men he hired to do a job until a shifter wolf comes to her rescue, a man who claims Raine is his fated mate. Dane doesn’t do relationships, and has a bit of a reputation, having broken the heart of Raine’s best friend Sloane but discovering his ‘brother’s’ sister is his mate push Dane in another direction, a direction that will reveal a deeper connection than he could have ever imagined.

The world building focuses on the search for the truth. Raine was adopted as a baby but herein lies a twist to the story, our heroine is more than what she appears to be. With her ex on the hunt, Raine will need the help and protection of the Spiked Raiders MC, protection that threatens the man with whom she will fall in love.

The relationship between Dane and Raine is one of fated mates. As Dane succumbs to the probability of of his own happily ever after, it will take some time to convince our heroine, that he is a changed man. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of various types of shifters and witches with the return Corbin and Karsyn, Tucker and Lake, Cyrus, and Corbin & Cyrus’ father Big Daddy; Coby, Dane’s father Daniel, as well as Sloane and Bandit. We are introduced to Raine and Bandit’s parents, as well as Raine’s ex Brady.

DANE’S WAR is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, acceptance, friendships and love.The fast paced premise is enchanting and intriguing; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are dynamic and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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CORBIN’S CONFLICT
(Spiked Raiders MC 1)
by EC Land
Genre: adult ,contemporary, paranormal romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 9, 2024

This life is a choice. One you make with or without confliction.

Corbin

Things are happening in my town and my county. We’re split between two clubs. Rivals that share blood and a common enemy.

Witches.

I hate them. All of them. I have my reasons, but fate seems to have other plans. Plans I don’t care much for.

The day she comes into my life, I want to throw the raven-haired, emerald-eyed beauty out, but she can help in ways we need. The question is, can I resist the bond between us when the heat grows hot?

Danger swirls around us and we’re left with no other choice but to trust one another. Conflicted, I decide to let my instincts lead, even when that decision puts her in my arms.

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REVIEW: CORBIN’S CONFLICT is the first instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult SPIKED RAIDERS MC erotic, paranormal, MC romance series. This is alpha wolf/MC president Corbin, and earth witch Karsyn Syndey’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Karsyn and Corbin) CORBIN’S CONFLICT follows the building relationship between our story line couple. Upon her escape from captivity, earth witch Karsyn Sydney finds herself a prisoner of the Spiked Raiders MC, and the fated mate to their president and alpha.. Enter wolf shifter Corbin.Corbin and his wolves only know Karsyn is a witch, the mortal enemies of the supernatural world but something about Karsyn is different, and Corbin is about to discover Karsyn’s connection to them all. What ensues is the quick building relationship between Corbin and Karsyn, and the potential fall-out as Karsyn is willing to sacrifice herself to protect the mate with whom she is falling in love.

The world building reveals some of the issues within the pack: the enemies, the frenemies; the potential for betrayal. Karsyn’s special abilities help the pack with what is and what will be but another fated mate is quickly following in her footsteps .

The relationship between Corbin and Karsyn begins acrimoniously as the wolves are taught not to trust the blood witches. Karsyn is an earth witch with a connection to both the blood witches and the pack, and in this she may be a bigger threat to them all. Corbin knows immediately Karsyn is his mate, and his wolf is determined to protect her at all costs. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense.

We are introduced to several members of the Spiked Raiders MC, as well as Corbin’s brother Cyrus, Big Daddy; Cyrus’ daughter Jazmine, Corbin’s daughter daughter Sage; Karsyn’s father Daniel, and her brother Dane. The requisite evil has many faces.

CORBIN’S CONFLICT is a story of power and control, betrayal and madness, magic and mayhem, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and engaging; the characters are energetic and charismatic ; the romance is fated and fierce. CORBIN’S CONFLICT ends on a bit of a cliffhanger- you have been warned

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Reviewed by Sandy

A little about E.C. Land

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies.

Now 2 times USA Today Bestselling Author.

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Ruthless Oath (Cruel Empire 1) by Ella Jade-review tour

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Sandy

Ruthless Oath (Cruel Empire 1) by Ella Jade-review tour

RUTHLESS OATH
(Cruel Empire 1)
by Ella Jade
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, Mafia romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 27, 2025

Kidnapped by a savage enemy.
As heir to the throne in a royal mafia family, it’s my job to get the information needed to bring my father home. And that means kidnapping a rival’s spoiled mafia princess daughter.
At the time, I don’t know the man is in negotiations to marry her off to a brutal arms dealer, but when I discover how difficult of a captive she is, it kind of makes sense. Soon, she foolishly starts to see me as the lesser of evils, but while she seems willing to be my captive, she’s mistaken to believe I’m doing her any favors.
I can’t allow anything to distract me. Especially not some naïve woman who doesn’t realize we’ve just set off a mob war. Now the only way to stop what I started and be reunited with my father is to let her go.
Problem is, I’ve fallen for my hostage, and while I have the guts, power, and resources to keep her as a willing prisoner, if I make the wrong choice, it could cost my family’s empire everything.

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REVIEW: RUTHLESS OATH is the first instalment in Ella Jade’s contemporary, adult CRUEL EMPIRE erotic, Mafia romance series. This is thirty year old heir to the throne Marchello Accetti, and twenty-one year old Mafia princess Lissia Gallanti’s story line.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Marchello and Lissia) RUTHLESS OATH focuses on an impending war between the Accetti and Gallanti families. Lissia and Marchello met at a fund raiser, held at the Accetti owner luxury car dealership but a shoot out found Marchello protecting the woman who would be his eventual Achille’s heel. Lissia’s father has promised his daughter to a brutal man, and our heroine is desperate for help, even from her father’s enemy. Enter Marchello Accetti. Marchello knows to get involved could mean an all out war but ‘abducting’ LIssia was the last thing he wanted, but the first he thought to do. As Marchello’s hostage, Lissia planned a slow seduction of our story line hero as Marchello struggled to gain control of his collapsing empire. What ensues is the building relationship between Marchello and Lissia, and the potential fall-out when Lissia discovers the truth about her father’s business, and her value as a pawn for power and control.

The world building focuses on a fight for control; a battle for power in the world of organized crime. With his father in exile, Marchello Accetti is left in charge but Marchello struggles with his attraction to a woman that could lead to their downfall.

The relationship between Marchello and Lissia begins as a rescue but Marchello wants nothing to do with a spoiled Mafia princess. Believing women were the downfall of powerful men, Marchello saw an opportunity to negotiations , an opportunity that would collapse when the truth is revealed. Seducing Marchello was easy but Lissia is determined to prove her father is an honourable man. As the relationship between Marchelllo and Lissia turns into something more, Marchello will become distracted threatening his long faught control of the Accetti family. The $ex scenes are aggressive and provocative .

The secondary and supporting characters include Marchello’s brother Milo; guard Ricardo; Lissia’s father Gian, and his newest associate Danny Collins, a man who claims Lissia as his own.

RUTHLESS OATH is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, dysfunctional family values, madness and war. The premise is dramatic, edgy and intense; the romance is fated; the characters are determined and charismatic. RUTHLESS OATH ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned

Reviewed by Sandy

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USA Today Bestselling author Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can’t be stopped.

Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband, two boys, and two feisty Chihuahua writing companions. She can often be found creating sexy, domineering men and the strong women who know how to challenge them in and out of the bedroom. She hopes you’ll get lost in her words.

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