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The Intern (The Dalton Family 4) by Marni Mann-Review Tour

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The Intern (The Dalton Family 4) by Marni Mann-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 27, 2022

In the legal world, everyone knows my last name. So, when Declan Shaw—the hottest, most ruthless and sought-after litigator in the state—comes in to mentor my class’s mock trial, I decide not to reveal that piece of personal information.

I want a one-on-one with him like I’m any other law student, especially when we go out to celebrate after class.

But the one-on-one ends with us in the alley behind the bar.

With us stripping off our clothes.

With me screaming his name.

It’s desperate-to-have-you, no-holds-barred, downright filthy sex.

And then, he ghosts me, like a complete alphahole.

But a few weeks later, when I walk into The Dalton Group—my family’s law firm—where I’m starting my internship, my new boss is waiting for me.

The man I despise.

The man I can still taste in my fantasies.

Declan Shaw.

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REVIEW: Are you ready for a sizzling hot, enemies to lovers romance? Strap in fellow readers, this one’s gonna knock more than your socks off. Declan is officially Alpha Hole of the year! This was the perfect book to keep me warm during this lovely snowpocalypse we just had.

The Intern is the fourth installment in the Dalton Family series by Marni Mann. Each book can be read as a standalone, but as always I recommend reading the series in order.

Declan and Hannah have a fiery connection, one that starts at a slow simmer, but quickly boils over from their chemistry. Declan alone, -feminine sigh- is what every smutty reader would call the ultra, over the top alpha. Growly, gruff, and just the right amount of alpha hole. When Declan and Hannah get together though…fire ignites and nothing can stop it.

A chance encounter in Hannah’s mentoring class leads her to Declan. She wants him. He wants her. They have a single passionate tryst, and what does he do? Ghosts her. Low in behold, a few weeks later Hannah starts her internship at her family’s company; The Dalton Group, and who is there? Declan himself.

Declan is angry at both of them, and embarrassed. Because of this he lashes out at her, making her internship a living hell. Even though Declan is determined to make this difficult for Hannah, she isn’t backing down. She knows what she wants, and will fight to make it hers. Declan may think that Hannah is young, but he quickly realizes that she is going to one hell of a litigator. He also has to accept that he won’t stop wanting Hannah. He doesn’t do relationships, but Hannah is changing his mind on that. While they try to work out whatever it is that they have, Declan still feels guilty for wanting his long-time friend’s cousin, not to mention he’s also his new boss.

Oh how I loved this series! Declan and Hannah are literally everything I could have asked for. Their chemistry, their fight, their growth as characters, their spicy bits, OMG their spicy bits! I thought I loved The Dalton brothers, but I think I may have just been won over by Mr. Declan Shaw.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Lawyer
The Billionaire
The Single Dad

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Reviewed by Sarah

Best-selling Author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Mann was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts sexy, titillating stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotion. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and their two dogs who subsequently have been characters in her books. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling to new locations, and devouring fabulous books.

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The Heretic Royal (Scarred Earth Saga 3) by G.A. Aiken – Reviews

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The Heretic Royal (Scarred Earth Saga 3) by G.A. Aiken – Dual Review

 

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Gods save the queen!

Ainsley Farmerson has always planned to break free of the family business—and the family drama. But what was once farming, smithworking, and bickering over the dinner table has turned into open warfare between sisters. Sides have been taken, lives are on the line, and Ainsley has no doubt which sister must be queen. She’ll do whatever is necessary to take down the soulless Beatrix. Even if that means joining forces with angry battle nuns, irritating monks, and overbearing centaurs.

Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan has no time for human beings. And yet . . . there is something about the uncontrollable princess that he can’t ignore. Maybe it’s the way her eldest sisters underestimate her. Or her bravery facing down dragons and mad queens from distant lands. Whatever the reason, Gruff is willing to fight by this human’s side. Not only for the entertainment value, but because she’s right. Beatrix must never be queen. So whatever he has to do, whoever he has to destroy, Gruff will battle beside Ainsley. Fast. Hard. And with absolutely no mercy

 

Barb’s Review:
The Heretic Royal by G. A. Aiken is the 3rd book in her The Scarred Earth Saga series. I am a big fan of G.A. Aiken (aka Shelly Laurenston), and as I have said before, I will read anything she writes; as she is one author who I look forward with high anticipation to read her books, which are fun, exciting, enjoyable and so much laughter along the way, with crazy and wonderful characters.

Ainsley is the third and good sister, with Queen Keeley and Gemma having had their story previously. Keely had become Queen of the Western Lands, with Gemma protecting her sister from the evil Beatrix (Queen of the East). Ainsley, who is excellent at shooting an arrow, steps up in this story.  Beatrix is the evil sister, who is determined to kill off all her sisters, as she continues to build her own kingdom.

Ainsley has always been the quiet sister, who likes to climb up to the trees to get away from the constant bickering between her sisters. Ainsley knows that she must join the fight against Beatrix, who must never be queen; even joining with centaurs, monks and to her surprise, Dragons

Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan is a Centaur, whom we met with his sister and brothers, in the previous book.  Gruffyn rarely talks, just likes to grunt, but finds himself being attached to Ainsley, even talking to her; as well as protecting her. I really enjoyed the slow built romance between Gruff and Ainsley, which was at times funny. 

Of course, this is G.A. Aiken, which means the entire story was suspenseful, action packed, but totally hilarious; especially with the return of the Dragons.  It was so great and hysterical to see all of them again; as these wonderful zany characters are so much fun. We did not miss any of the amazing dragons, and Annwyl from the start, played such a major role. I loved every minute of these wonderful, wild, insane and violent characters, who spent time working closely with Queen Keely, Gemma and Ainsley. 

What follows is a wild, exciting, non-stop action adventure filled with bloody battles, deaths, and our fantastic dragons. The entire book has so much humor with me constantly laughing from start to finish.  I loved that Aiken brought the Dragons back, and allowed us to revisit these insane wonderful characters, who are bloodthirsty, violent, fun and totally entertaining.

The Heretic Royal was a fun filled, exciting amazing ride, with fantastic characters that G.A. Aiken creates so well.  It blew my mind that the Dragons returned, giving us a wonderful trip down memory lane. If you enjoy Aiken/ Laurenston, you need to be reading this series.

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Sandy’s Reviews: THE HERETIC ROYAL is the third instalment in GA Aiken’s adult SCARRED EARTH SAGA fantasy series set in the author’s DRAGONKIN world. Although focusing on several characters, and intersecting plot lines, THE HERETIC ROYAL follows the building relationship between Ainsley Farmerson , and Gruffyn, centaur of the Torn Moon Clan. THE HERETIC ROYAL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion as there is an ongoing premise throughout.

SOME BACKGROUND: Beatrix Smythe was prophesized to become queen, and her sister Keeley grew to protect her older sibling but Beatrix’ assent into power was driven by madness, and in the ensuing time everyone would come to fear the all powerful queen.

Told from several third person perspectives including Ainsley and Gruffyn aka Gruff THE HERETIC ROYAL is a flight into the fantastic as the author brings together our favorite dragons, their kin, the centaurs, and an assortment of undead horses, demon wolves, war monks and mythological gods.

With the appearance of Annwyl the Bloody, aka the Mad Queen, and a large assortment of squabbling dragons (Fearghus, Briac, Gwenvael, Gwenvael’s son Unnvar Reinholdt, and Morfyd, Bram, Ghleanna and Queen Rhiannon), Ainsley Farmerson and her sister Queen Keeley Smythe, knew all was not well with the world. Annwyl’s reputation has far surpassed all imaginable rumors but when Annwyl suspects one of the human queens is enslaving children and teaching them to kill, Keeley and Ainsley must come to an arrangement that proves to the Mad Queen that someone else is responsible for the annihilation of innocents. Meanwhile Ainsley has found herself with a guardian, so to speak, in the form of centaur Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan, a centaur who is willing to sacrifice himself to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love. As Beatrix’ armies advance on Queen Keeley’s territories and lands, the Dragons find themselves making an alliance with Keeley, in advance of the terror that is about to reign down.

THE HERETIC ROYAL has a large ensemble cast of fabulous and fantastic secondary and supporting characters many of whom we have met in previous story lines. There is humor, snark and sarcasm as per G.A. Aiken’s style of writing. Once again, the back and forth banter between siblings in both dragon and human families is fast, furious and frenetic, as is the requisite crazy uncle, long suffering parents, and oblivious but powerful kin.  The inventive premise is detailed and fanciful with plenty of action, violence, blood shed, and fun. The characters are numerous, familiar, powerful and charismatic; the slow building romance is passionate and intense.

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ANCIENT VENGEANCE (Ancients Rising 6) by Katie Reus-a review

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ANCIENT VENGEANCE (Ancients Rising 6) by Katie Reus-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 27, 2022

She’s been sheltered her entire life…

Stella is from a fierce and ancient dragon line, but when her kingdom was invaded and half her family slaughtered, everything changed. She’s been taught to fight, to protect herself, but now that one of her sisters is back after being thought dead, she realizes it’s time to make some changes. After years of being smothered, she needs freedom, to spread her dragon wings and experience life. So when her grandmother tasks her with a job in New Orleans, she jumps at the chance to strike out on her own and prove herself.

He’s never met anyone like her…

Dragon shifter Rhodes is a killer. An assassin. And he’s been ordered to kidnap the dragon princess Stella as vengeance against her clan. He’s always finished his contracts—until he meets her. Now he’ll do anything to keep her safe. To claim her forever as his mate. But first they’ll have to overcome the danger stalking her—and then he’ll have to figure out how to get her to forgive him for betraying her.

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REVIEW: ANCIENT VENGEANCE is the sixth instalment in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult ANCIENT RISINGS paranormal/fantasy romance series. This is dragon shifter and assassin Rhodes, and Nova Princess dragon shifter Stella’s story line. ANCIENT VENGEANCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

SOME BACKGROUND: Months earlier, several dragons rose from their sleep, and in the aftermath destroyed much of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, in an apocalyptic showdown known as The Fall, but in doing so revealed the existence of the supernatural world to humankind. Ancients Rising focuses on the recovery of the city, and the group of supernaturals and dragons who have come to call New Orleans their home.

Told from several third person perspectives including Rhodes and Stella ANCIENT VENGEANCE focuses on the building romance and relationship between is ancient dragon shifter and assassin Rhodes, and Nova Princess dragon shifter Stella. Princess Stella has lived a shelter life in the Nova Realm in the years her beloved sister had gone missing and was presumed dead. Wanting her freedom Stella volunteers to head to the Earth realm to search for a stolen crown, but all does not go according to plan when our heroine is attacked, shot full of poison by the Domincary Fae, left to struggle on her own.Enter her savior and downfall, dragon shifter and hired assassin Rhodes, the man/dragon with whom Stella will fall in love. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Rhodes and Stella, and the potential fall-out when Stella discovers Rhodes has been hired to kidnap and take her to the Dominicary Realm.

Stella never expected to come face to face with her future in the guise of ‘rogue’ dragon Rhodes but without our hero Stella may have never survived. Healing in the Earth Realm in New Orleans, Stella has lost her ability to shift but finds her inner dragon wants something more from our story line hero. Rhodes has no intention of taking Stella to be tortured by the Fae but Rhodes never expected to find his fated mate in Princess Stella but disobeying the King of the Fae places Rhodes in the direct line of fire.

The relationship between Rhodes and Stella is one of immediate attraction predicated upon circumstance, a lie, and a poison arrow.Rhodes inner dragon wants to claim Stella as his own but the truth will push Stella out of his life. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Stella’s sister Juniper and her mate Zephyr, their parents Soleil and Ares, as well ancient vampire Christian, and feline shifters Axel, Harlow and Brielle. There is something developing between Axel and Christian. The requisite evil has many faces.

ANCIENT VENGEANCE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, desire and acceptance , forgiveness and love. The premise is captivating and entertaining; the characters are powerful and energetic; the romance is seductive and provocative.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Ancient Protector
Ancient Enemy
Ancient Enforcer
Ancient Vendetta
Ancient Retribution

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Reviewed by Sandy

Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, and IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it.

However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense. Her book Avenger’s Heat recently won the Georgia RWA Maggie Award for Excellence in the fantasy/paranormal category.

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SAVED BY THE OFFICERS (In Clear Sight 3) by Kennedy L. Mitchell

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SAVED BY THE OFFICERS (In Clear Sight 3) by Kennedy L. Mitchell-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 26, 2022

After weeks on the run, the US Marshals relocate me to a small West Texas town. I’m exhausted and lonely with no friends or family to lean on—until my two sexy-as-sin neighbors stop by. I shouldn’t fantasize about our friendship growing into more but can’t stop my growing attraction.

I want them both.
And both want me.

Shade with his brooding scowl and Trap with his flirty smiles work in tandem igniting heart-pounding passion and provide the unending support I desperately need while in witness protection. Add in the way they are with my daughter makes me never want to leave. I finally feel safe, protected—wanted.

But when you’re on the run from a monster, everything can change in the blink of an eye.
Not even my two protectors saw this coming.

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REVIEW: SAVED BY THE OFFICERS is the third instalment in Kennedy L Mitchell’s contemporary, adult IN CLEAR SIGHT erotic romantic suspense series focusing on Grandger, Texas. This is Texas police officers and best friends, thirty-six year old Shade, Trapper Cain, and code writer Georgia Day Graves’ MFM, reverse harem story line. SAVED BY THE OFFICERS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from three first person perspectives (Shade, Trap and Georgia) SAVED BY THE OFFICERS follows Georgie Day Graves and her twelve year old daughter Grace in the wake of the discovery her husband’s illegal activities. In the FBI Witness Protection program, Georgia and Gracie are placed in Grandger Texas where Georgia will meet her future in the guise of best friends, military buddies, police officers and her neighbors Shade and Trapper. Struggling to keep her sanity in the face of what happened and how, Georgia quickly discovers that even with the protection of Shade and Trap, the bad guys have a way of getting through. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Shade, Trap and Georgia, and the potential fall-out as Georgia’s husband’s partners take aim at our story line heroine.

Georgia Graves has no idea as to her husband’s dark, fraudulent, and illegal schemes but revealing everything she knew to the FBI placed our heroine in the direct line of fire. As the CIO, founder and owner of Day Inc, Georgia found herself suspect in her husband’s dealings, dealings of which the FBI had already known. Meeting Shade and Trap gave Georgia the peace of mind she had always wanted but Shade and Trap wanted something more than friendship from their beautiful neighbor.

The relationship between Shade, Trap and Georgia is one of immediate attraction but Georgia didn’t want to come between friends, and suspected the men were in a relationship together. Shade and Trap have loved and lost, three years since the death of the woman they once shared but with the arrival of Georgia, Shade and Trap saw a second chance at love and their own happily ever after. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word used liberally throughout the story.

The secondary and supporting characters include Georgia’s troubled daughter Gracie, and FBI Agent Carleigh; Max and Rachel (Guarded by the Officer 1), Grayson and Anne (Cherished by the Agent 2),and Caradee The requisite evil has many faces.

SAVED BY THE OFFICERS is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, love and acceptance, friendship and family. The premise is fascinating and intriguing; the romance is passionate and seductive; the characters are broken, energetic, and compelling

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Kennedy lives in Dallas with her husband, son, and 80lb Goldendoodle who still believes he’s a lap dog. A bookworm at heart, Kennedy loves to snuggle up in bed or by the campfire with an unputdownable book. She began writing two years ago with Falling for the Chance and has no plans of stopping. Her novels are witty, action-packed, and offer enough steam for a great facial. If you like strong heroines and sexy, tattooed men who can’t keep their hands off them, then this author is the one for you.

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Snowflakes and Wallflowers by Lauren Smith – a Review

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Snowflakes and Wallflowers by Lauren Smith – a Review

 

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Becoming the Earl of Castleton wasn’t something Arthur Brynnwood was expecting. Yes, his great-uncle was old, but Arthur had always imagined him living forever. But after he learned of his great-uncle’s passing he went from being just another gentleman to one of the highly sought after prizes by matchmaking mamas of the ton. Suddenly the responsibility of running such a vast estate was thrust on Arthur’s shoulders. The estate accounts were a mess and it was clear his uncle’s steward had been embezzling from his uncle for years. When he arrives at the castle and sees the gross mismanagement of the properties he loses his temper and orders the new steward to let people know their rent were rising – either pay or move.

To his surprise a lovely young woman name Matilda comes to him the next day, pleading prettily for leniency for herself and her ailing aunt who had been living in a cottage free for years. Too used to the wiles of women, Arthur remains unmoved by her words and tells her coldly there will be no reconsideration of his orders. He is the new Earl of Castleton and he will be obeyed. The next thing he knows, he’s choking on a snowball thrown at his face and Matilda is marching away, back straight and head held proudly high. Once again, his temper explodes. He grabs her and wrestles the shrieking, kicking woman to a bedchamber and locks her in until he decides what to do with her.

He find himself intrigued and reluctantly impressed by her show of spirit. She’s not the usual, simpering, coy type of women who all but worship at his feet in London. And her beauty… he feels an unexpected lust when he imagines her long, russet hair and eyes the color of good whiskey. Deciding it’s been too long since he’s had a mistress, he knows exactly how to solve the problem of Matilda: he’ll allow her free use of the cottage she lives in for the rest of her life in exchange for being his mistress this Christmas season…

 

Review:

Snowflakes and Wallflowers by Lauren Smith is the 2nd book in her Christmas Wallflowers series.  We meet Matilda (Mattie) from the start, when she receives a letter outside her door.  Mattie lives in a very small cottage, with her ailing aunt; they have lived there rent free for many years, as the Earl of Castleton always looked out for them, until his death.  Mattie reads the letter, which was sent by the new Earl, who tells them they have to move out quickly, or pay a high rent; which they cannot afford.  She quickly runs in the bad snow storm, to talk to this new Earl, and plead their case.

Arthur Brynnwood, is now the Earl of Castleton, having inherited the land and title from his deceased distant Uncle.  Arthur has no idea how to run the estate, and works his steward reviewing what is needed to repair the terrible condition of the mansion and land; as well as previous mismanagement.   He then orders the steward to have people living on the estate, to raise rents or make them move.  When Mattie arrives to talk to the new Earl, he is belligerent and arrogant, telling her he will not change his mind; she loses her cool, and on the way out, throws a snow ball that landed on his head.  Arthur is now angry, and takes Mattie and locks her in a room.    Learning about her ailing aunt, Arthur orders they pick up the aunt to bring her to the mansion, and have a doctor into her health.

Arthur finds himself intrigued by the spirited and feisty, Mattie; as he is not used to women not listening to him and fighting his every move.  Arthur will make a deal with Mattie, increasing her stay at the cabin for months, if she will become his mistress for two weeks.  Mattie, who is a virgin, does feel lust when Arthur kisses her, and decides to accept the deal.

In a short time, both Arthur and Mattie find themselves falling hard for each other; as their relationship escalated into a steamy affair, with Arthur treating Mattie like a queen. Arthur will also learn to his shock, the conditions that Mattie and her aunt lived in (tiny cabin, little food, heat, etc.), and begins to make changes to fix and add on to the cabin they lived in.  When friends of Arthur surprisingly turn up for the holidays, he begins to see a different light to those he used to call friends and their terrible behavior.

After the bad start, I really liked Arthur and Mattie together, and loved watching them fall in love.  Arthur turned into a sweet and caring man, who changed him totally. Snowflakes and Wallflowers was so very well written by Lauren Smith.  I loved the story, and the main characters, and especially loved the epilogue.  I suggest you read Snowflakes and Wallflowers, as it was a sexy heartwarming read.

Reviewed by Barb

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Santa Biker (RBMC: Tonopah MC) by Nikki Landis-review tour

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Santa Biker + 3 more (RBMC: Tonopah MC) by Nikki Landis-review tour

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Diablo:
I’m a savage and a killer.
A man with nothing to lose.
As the cleaner for the Royal Bastards, I do the dirty work for the club.
When I’m called in, it’s my job to ensure nothing is left behind.
But it’s the blood that speaks to me, revealing hidden secrets and exposing the truth.
Blood contains all the agony of my past, and I can’t escape it.
Years ago, I loved and lost a young woman and her son.
Two souls ripped away in a cruel twist of fate.
Evil wormed its way into Nevada, and now it’s here again, chasing more innocents.
My heart is dark, the pain buried far down where nothing can reach it.
Until her.
Gina is a single mom with two sweet kids.
She’s beautiful, strong, independent. And so fierce.
When her past comes looking for her, I swear my protection but keep my heart guarded.
I don’t expect a single tattoo in my shop and her blood to reveal more secrets.
Now I’ve got three new souls who need a holiday miracle.
But opening myself up again means trusting fate won’t ruin me a second time.
It’s operation Santa Biker, and I intend to give Gina a Christmas to remember.

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REVIEW: SANTA BIKER by Nikki Landis is a contemporary, adult, erotic, paranormal MC holiday romance found in the multi-authored RBMC series. This is Jesiah David Holmes aka RBMC cleaner Diablo, and single mother Gina’s story line. SANTA BIKER can be read as a stand alone but for back story I recommend reading PRAYING FOR THUNDER by India R Davis.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Diablo and Gina) using present day and memories from the past, SANTA BIKER focuses on the building romance and relationship between Jesiah David Holmes aka RBMC cleaner Diablo, and single mother Gina. Diablo has lusted after single mother Gina, best friend of Sasha (Biker’s Gift) but Gina is a single mother struggling to raise her children in the face of an abusive past that has come back to haunt our heroine. Having moved several times to stay ahead of her ex, Gina finds herself with a personal protector in the guise of Diablo, and the RBMC. Diablo and his ‘inner Reaper’ knows Gina is the one, having loved and lost in the past but Diablo’s special ability has revealed the heart ache and pain that the woman he loves has suffered, and the abuse at the hands of a man she once loved. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Diablo and Gina, and the potential fall out as Gina’s past returns to destroy her life.

The relationship between Diablo and Gina is one of immediate attraction but Gina battles between head and heart knowing her first priority is the safety of her children; and Diablo doesn’t want to cross a line between friendship and love, friendship with Sasha and his brother Bodie. As Gina and Diablo’s relationship quickly grows into something more, someone else is waiting to take back what doesn’t belong. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense.

The secondary and supporting characters are colorful, dynamic and energetic including the return of Diablo’s ‘son’ Thunder.

SANTA BIKER is a story of obsession and vengeance, power and control, love and acceptance, family and friendships. The fast paced premise is emotional and heart breaking; the characters are charismatic and powerful; the romance is seductive and hot.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Previous Reviews

Twisted Devil
HAUNTING CHAOS

THE BIKER’S GIFT
(RBMC: Tonopah, NV 1)
by Nikki Landis
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC , romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 25, 2019

The past never stays buried.
Bodie Whitman lost everything six months ago.
When a rival MC took away his woman and his pride, he swore absolute and brutal violence.
Nothing was standing in his way, Including the brotherhood.
He’s a wildcard. A Rogue. A goddamn mess.
When his president offers the chance to seek vengeance, Bodie doesn’t hesitate to make his move.
But one simple choice brings a painful confrontation from his past,
And the Royal Bastard isn’t prepared for the shocking surprise.
Some gifts are unexpected.
This Christmas Bodie is in for one hell of a ride.

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REVIEW: THE BIKER’S GIFT is the first instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary, adult RBMC: TONOPAH NV erotic, paranormal, MC romance series, a part of the multi-authored RBMC. This is Bodie Whitman, and Sasha Pratt’s story line.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Bodie and Sasha) THE BIKER’S GIFT follow the building relationship between RBMC member Bodie Whitman and Sasha Pratt. Six months earlier Bodie’s ole’ lady was murdered by the Scorpions MC, and in the aftermath the MC president Grim sent away Tricia the woman he loved. Not having heard from or known the whereabouts of Tricia, Grim sends Bodie on a mission, a mission that will reunite the past with the present, a past that looks the same but isn’t. What ensues is the quick building relationship between Bodie and Sasha, and the fall-out as the Scorpions MC takes aim at the club, going first for the women, instead.

Sasha Pratt lost everything to a killer six months earlier, and has been hiding in plain site for almost as long. The appearance of Bodie Whitman stirs something deep within our story line heroine but Sasha has been targeted, and in an effort to protect her only friend, Sasha places herself in the direct line of fire. Bodie Whitman has no idea what is happening or why. Sasha looks like the woman he once loved but Sasha is not the woman he lost. Hoping for a second chance at love, Bodie takes steps to claim our story line heroine but not before Sasha finds herself in the hands of someone else.

The relationship between Sasha and Bodie is one of immediate attraction but both struggle with the who, how and why. Bodie has loved and lost; the appearance of Sasha brings back too many painful memories, memories that about to come to live when Sasha is targeted for sins of the past. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic.

We are introduced to the members of the RBMC: Tonopah NV-a group of ‘reapers’ whose demons take control when danger is near: Club president Grim, Lucky, SAA Rael, Mammoth, Wraith, Xenon, as well as several ole’ ladies, and Grim’s ex Tricia. The requisite evil has many faces.

THE BIKER’S GIFT is a fast paced, erotic, romance of insta-lust to love; a second chance (of a sorts) for one man who lost everything including his shattered heart. The premise is intriguing and entertaining; the romance is provocative; the characters are powerful, energetic and determined.

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BLOODY MINE Holiday
(RBMC TONOPAH, NV 2)
by Nikki Landis
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC , romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 23, 2021

The past can always come back to haunt you.
Bodie has learned that the hard way.
Two months ago, he met a ghost from his past and everything was turned upside down.
Sasha rocked his world.
To keep her safe, he’d do anything.
Bodie’s never been afraid to seek vengeance. Now there’s more reason than ever.
He’s always been a wildcard. A man who makes his own luck.
When Sasha’s life is in danger, he doesn’t hesitate to protect his woman.
But one simple choice brings a shocking realization he doesn’t see coming.
And the Royal Bastard isn’t prepared for the unexpected surprise.
Love isn’t always easy. Sacrifice demands a price.
This Valentine’s Day Bodie hunts with the Reaper, and he’s one hell rider on a mission.

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REVIEW: BLOODY MINE: Holiday is the second instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary, adult RBMC TONOPAH NV erotic, MC, paranormal romance series focusing on the members of the RBMC Tonopah NV. This is the continuing story of club member Bodie Whitman, and his ole’ lady Sasha Pratt. BLOODY MINE can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order as Bodie and Sasha’s story begins in The Biker’s Gift.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Sasha and Bodie) BLOODY MINE fast forwards the series approximately two months with the approach of Valentine’s Day. Bodie and the RBMC knew one man had escaped the wrath of their Reapers, and the club had been anticipating another attack but a hit and run left Bodie on the road, and Sasha, once again, in the hands of the enemy.

Meanwhile, Sasha’s neighbor has found herself in a little bit of trouble, trouble that comes calling when Sasha is home. Possibly connected to the demons from her past, Bodie discovers that threats against the neighbor are also threats against the woman he loves.

The relationship between Bodie and Sasha continues to be erotic and intense, highly sexual in nature, and not without an unexpected surprise.

Most of the previous story line secondary and supporting characters return as well as Papa, Exorcist, and Sasha’s neighbor Gina and her children Olivia and Rev. The requisite evil has many faces.

BLOODY MINE is a story of family and friendships, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, love and acceptance. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is sensual and provocative; the characters are lively and charismatic.

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DEVIL’S RIDE
(RBMC: Tonopah NV 4)
by Nikki Landis
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC , romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 10, 2020

I’ve always been a selfish bastard.
As president of the RBMC I’ve learned how to live and ride hard.
I take life one day at a time, never looking back at my past.
But I’ve got a dark and deadly secret.
One that could ruin any chance I have with the one woman who owns my black soul.
Trish Holloway.
She’s been my weakness since the day we met.
All it takes is one wrong move and her life is in danger.
My enemies surface from every corner.
Lies, deceit, and carnage threaten to tear us apart.
If I’m going to finally take her as my own, I’ve got to tear down every obstacle in our path.
Problem is – the Devil’s Ride shows no mercy . . .
And bloodshed is the only way to truly stake my claim.

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REVIEW: DEVIL’S RIDE is the fourth instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary adult RBMC: TONOPAH NV dark, erotic, paranormal MC romance series. This is RBMC president Dexter ‘Grim’ Lanford, and Tricia Holloway’s story line. DEVIL’S RIDE can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion I recommend reading the series in order.

NOTE: Some of the events of DEVIL’S RIDE cross over with, and run parallel to, the first three instalments (The Biker’s Gift; Bloody Mine; Ridin’ for H*ll) in the RBMC: Tonopah NV series.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tricia and Grim) with a final chapter from Patriot, DEVIL’S RIDE focuses on the building relationship between Tricia and Grim, and Grim’s introduction as one of Lucifer’s reapers. Eighteen years earlier Dex Lanford lost two of the most important people in his life at the hands of the Scorpions MC. The resulting chaos came with the arrival of Lucifer Morningstar, offering Dex death or a chance at vengeance. Choosing vengeance, Dex would awake on the side of the road, when a little girl would offer her bear in cautious commiseration. Fast forward to present day wherein Dax Lanford, now known as Grim, as in the Grim Reaper, is the president of the RBMC Tonopah, will come face to face with the past in the form of Tricia Holloway, the young girl now woman he has never forgot but falling for Tricia proved to be more difficult than Grim could have ever imagined when threats against the RBMC and the woman he loved forced Grim to push Tricia out of his life. Months would pass, Tricia found herself on the run, used and abused, until the time came to push her way back into Grim’s life, seeking vengeance for the people she has loved and lost. What ensues is the second chance relationship between Grim and Tricia, and the potential fall-out as Tricia is determined to seek vengeance on her own.

The relationship between Grim and Tricia is a rekindling romance but Tricia must come to terms with the reaper that is part of the man she loves. Tricia has struggled with the monster, the beast that is now part of Dex Lanford’s life but it is the reaper that will inflict the vengeance against the real monster in her life.Grim has struggled with the disappearance of the woman he loves but Dex’s need to protect is about to override when the truth is revealed. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters, most of whom we have met in the previous instalments.

DEVIL’S RIDE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, murder and mayhem, power and control, acceptance and love. The premise is fast paced, intriguing and engaging; the romance is intense; the characters are broken and determined but saying that, Tricia Holloway is a little TSTL (too stupid to live) constantly placing herself in the direct line of fire; an easy target for monsters and the men taking control of her life.

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Reviews by Sandy

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Nikki Landis is the USA Today & International Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author of over 50 romance novels in the MC, reverse harem, paranormal, dystopian, and science fiction genres. Her books feature deadly reapers, dark alpha heroes, protective shifters, and seductive vampires along with the feisty, independent women they love. There’s heart-throbbing action on every page as well as fated mates and soul bonds deep enough to fulfill every desire.

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House of the Devil (Hellish Ones 2) by Crea Reitan-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 24, 2022

The lines between good and evil have blurred.

After our eight year old son accidentally wrote a letter to Satan instead of Santa last Christmas, our lives turned pretty hellish quite quickly. The pasts of my husbands and I caught up and suddenly, we find ourselves relocating to Hell to live in the House of the Devil.

Here’s what you need to know:

Satan enjoys tampering with biology. When he adds his blood to someone else’s, he refers to them as one of the Hellish Ones. The results are never what you expect and eventually, their household becomes hunted for termination by angels.

The ghost that has haunted one of my husbands for years has suddenly become somewhat corporeal, leaving us with a whole lot of questions.

And at least one angel has been involved with child trafficking but not as a hero – as an abuser. I

When the angels unintentionally reveal more secrets, we’re quick to realize that there’s something bigger going on and it matters which side of good and bad you’ve aligned yourself with. The problem is deciding which truly has the evil intent.

This is a polyamorous story with content not suitable for those under 18 years of age due to graphic scenes and situations.

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REVIEW : You definitely need to read the first book before reading this one, as book one sets the scene, and book two continues with the story. 

Seren and her family now live in Hell, courtesy of Satan…… it’s taken a lot of adjustment for Seren and her men (yup, more than one) Satan likes to pop in whenever and wherever he likes!! And the past of each character came home to roost (see that’s why you need to read book one) this puts a strain on their relationship. We read about how Seren and her family combat each problem, we watch as a few bumps in the road almost end this relationship. 

I did like the family unit is already established and that they have a child. It’s not a new relationship, and it’s good to read that it’s still a work in progress, it’s not all sunshine and roses. I love their son, he’s such a character. And all the animals that live in Hell. The author certainly let her imagination run wild with a few of those creatures. ? 

There are a few surprises that caught me out, and I did have a few OMG moments….. The angels were a great addition, as they don’t behave like angels are suppose to! Through in a few ghosts….. and we’ve got mayhem aplenty. 

I’m hoping we get another story in this series. A few questions that need answering. And I’m sure Satan hasn’t finished with this cute family. 

A highly recommend read, but I’d definitely pick up book one first. 

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Reviewed by Julie B ?

Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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