Filthy Sinner (Five Point Sinners)by Serena Akeroyd -Review tour

Filthy Sinner Nyx (Five Point Sinners .5) by Serena Akeroyd -Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 24, 2023

When my father tries to force me to marry one of his cronies, I run away to my half-brother’s home.
He’s the black sheep of the family, a biker, not an Irish mobster. At the Satan’s Sinners’ MC compound, I find more than I bargained for.
Not my brother, ironically, but a man who gives a whole other meaning to ‘white knight.’
He’s dark and mysterious, a seeker of answers and a finder of truths.
Even better? He offers me an out, a shotgun wedding in Vegas.
I just don’t realize he has an ulterior motive.
But he doesn’t know I have one too

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REVIEW:FILTHY SINNER is the prequel story line in Serena Akeroyd’s contemporary adult FIVE POINTS MOB / DARK AND DIRTY SINNERS MC erotic, romance MC/Mob collection cross over series. This is Satan’s Sinners’ MC member James ‘Digger’ Banks, and twenty-one year old, Irish Mob daughter Mary Catherine’s story line. FILTHY SINNER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but many of the secondary and supporting characters have previously had their stories told in the aforementioned series.

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

NOTE: Dark and Dirty Sinners MC series was formerly known as the Satan’s Sinners MC series.FILTHY SINNER was originally released in the multi-authored A VERY NAUGHTY MC CHRISTMAS anthology.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Digger and Mary Catherine) FILTHY SINNER follows in the wake of an arranged marriage between Mary Catherine, and a man three times her age, a man with a dark reputation, and six dead wives. In the hopes of getting help from the half-brother she barely knows, Mary Catherine finds herself at the Satan’s Sinners’ MC compound, begging for help from the man she has fantasized about for the past five years. Enter James ‘Digger’ Banks. Knowing the only way to protect Mary Catherine is to claim the woman as his own, our couple set out on a cross country journey to Vegas where Digger marries the woman with whom he will fall in love but as the search for Mary Catherine continues back home, our couple must make the decision to face the wrath of both the MC and the Irish Mob. What ensues is the building relationship between Mary Catherine and Digger, and the potential fall-out as Mary Catherine’s father is determined to marry her to a high ranking member of the Irish Mob.

The relationship between Mary Catherine and Digger is one of immediate attraction. Five years earlier, Mary Catherine spied Digger from afar, and in the ensuing years never forgot about the man, one of her brother’s best friends. Fast forward to present day, Mary Catherine is desperate; her brother is out of town on MC business; and the only man who can save her, is the man she has dreamt about for close to five years. Knowing to marry Mary Catherine may incur the wrath of both the MC and the mob but Digger is determined to protect the woman with whom he will fall in love. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and powerful secondary and supporting characters most of whom have already been introduced or had their stories told in the interconnected/cross over series-Satan’s Sinners MC aka Dark and Dirty Sinners MC, and the Five Points Mob Collection.

FILTHY SINNER is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, desperation and acceptance. The fast paced premise is gritty, dramatic and engaging; the romance is exciting; the characters are determined and desperate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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NYX
(Dark and Dirty Sinners/ Satan’s Sinners MC 1)
by Serena Akeroyd
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, MC , romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 15, 2020

GIULIA

He’s dark. Dirty. Dangerous. A brother in my dad’s MC. Everything Mom told me to avoid. Everything I shouldn’t want.

But his dark, his dirty, and his dangerous are like catnip to me. He stirs fear into the hearts of men, but I hear his rage. I feel it like it’s my own.He’s a killer. Shameless. Some might even call him a psycho.

I just call him soul mate. We were born to raise hell together, born to make sick b*stards pay for their sins, born to be the king and queen of darkness…Now, the king just needs to get that memo.

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REVIEW:NYX is the first instalment in Serena Akeroyd’s contemporary, adult DARK AND DIRTY SINNERS / SATAN’S SINNERS dark, erotic MC romance series. This is thirty nine year old, Club enforcer Nyx, and twenty-four year old Giulia Fontaine’s story line.

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

Told from several first person perspectives including Nyx and Giulia NYX follows in the wake of Giulia’s mother’s death. Years earlier, as the old lady of one of the members of the Satan’s Sinners MC, Giulia’s mother, Lizzie Fontaine, tired of the infidelity and abuse, took her three young children (Giulia, North and Hawk), and left the MC life behind. Fast forward to present day, Lizzie is dead, and her children are coming home to the Satan’s Sinners MC but all is not well, as their father Dog is still a dark and dangerous member, a father who wants nothing to do with our story line heroine. Hawk and North quickly find themselves prospecting for the Satan’s Sinners MC, Giulia takes her place in the kitchen, fighting off the advances of both MC members and the club girls who want to see Giulia gone. Believing himself unworthy of relationships or love, Nyx struggles to keep his distance but the heart wants something it shouldn’t want. What ensues is the building and highly sexual relationship between Giulia and Nyx, and the potential fall-out when Giulia is targeted for sins of the past.

Giulia needs to find her position with the Satan’s Sinners MC. Beginning in the kitchen Giulia makes herself at home the opening of several new ‘legitimate businesses’ finds Giulia managing the MC bar, a position that places her in the direct line of fire. Having promised Giulia she would always be safe, Nyx struggles in the face of an attack against the woman with whom he is falling in love.

The relationship between Giulia and Nyx begins acrimoniously. Nyx once had a crush on Lizzie Fontaine but the return of Giulia gave Nyx pause about what he wanted, going forward. Battling between head and heart, knowing he was no good for the woman that called to his soul, Nyx struggled when Giulia found herself facing a psychotic killer determined to take Giulia against her will. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and provocative but the over use of a certain four letter word (45 times) was a bit much even for an MC story line.

The secondary and supporting characters include MC president Rex, treasurer Maverick, mechanic Dog, secretary Steel, Link, Storm,and several clubgirls including Giulia’s nemesis Cammie.

NYX is a story of family, friendships, betrayal and vengeance. The premise is dramatic, dark and gritty; the romance is energetic and intense; the characters are broken, desperate and determined. NYX ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Reviewed by Sandy

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USA Today and International Best Selling Author Serena Akeroyd aka G. A. Mazurke is most known for her mafia and MC series set in the Five Points Mob Universe

Avid reader of all things romance, she first started her career as a why choose author in both contemporary and paranormal.

She eventually made her way to MF romance where she found her groove with the O’Donnelly brothers, the Satan Sinners and most recently the Valentini Family.

In her back list you can find some MM, MF, MFM and Why Choose romances. HEA guaranteed!

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Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews – a Review

Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews – a Review

 

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Sometimes you gotta toss your whole life into a burning dumpster to find what’s most important…

Beatrice Archer has always done everything she’s supposed to —worked her ass off, ignored her non-existent personal life, and kept her mouth shut. Now she’s over it. The rat race, respectability…the underwire bras. She’s taking her life back. Starting with moving to Nowhere, Colorado to live life on her own terms.

Now Bea gives exactly zero forks. Beer for breakfast. Sugar for everything else. Baggy sweats and soft cotton undies FTW. Then a much younger and delightfully attractive cop is called to deal with her flagrant disregard for appropriate clothing outside the local diner (some folks just don’t appreciate bunny slippers) and Bea realizes there’s something missing from her little decathlon of decadence…and he might be the guy to help her out.

When it comes to breaking rules, Officer Austin Cooper is surprisingly eager to assist. He’s charming, a little bit cowboy, and a whole lot sexy. But Bea’s about to discover that breaking the rules has consequences. And all of the cherry pies in Colorado can’t save her from what’s coming…

 

 

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Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews is a stand-alone romance novel. We meet Beatrice (Bea) Archer, our heroine, as she arrives in Credence, Colorado, to escape the rat race she has always lived; now at 35, she is tired of being passed over on promised promotions.  She quits her job of 15 years, decides to take her non existent life back, and with the throw of a dart, she ends up in Credence. Bea spends two weeks watching TV, and breaking all the rules, doing things she never has done…drinking beer, eating sweets, wearing sweat pants and going to the local diner, for the amazing pies. 

The local residents start noticing her, especially in her strange attire, such as bunny slippers, and then she meets police officer Austin Cooper, who finds himself attracted to her strange behavior.  Even though there is a 10-year age gap (Austin is 25 and Bea is 35), Austin willingly offers to help out on her rule breaking journey. 

What follows is a fun, sexy, sweet and delightful romance with a couple that were humorous, passionate and spicy.  I loved Bea and Austin, and all the fun they had together.   I got a kick out of the cat, Princess; and the secondary characters were very good. When Bea starts receiving job offers, especially using her artist ability, she needed to decide what life she wants to continue. 

Breaking All the Rules was a vibrant, amusing and entertaining story so very well written by Amy Andrews.  I wholly suggest you read this book, as it was lots of fun to read.

Reviewed by Barb

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MAKE A WISH (Spark House 3) by Helena Hunting-review tour

MAKE A WISH (Spark House 3) by Helena Hunting-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 24, 2023

Ever have a defining life moment you wish you could do over? Harley Spark has one. The time she almost kissed the widowed father of the toddler she nannied for. It was so bad they moved across the state and she never saw them again.

Fast forward seven years and she’s totally over it. At least she thinks she is. Until Gavin Rhodes and his adorable now nine-year-old daughter, Peyton, reappear at a princess-themed birthday party hosted by Spark House, Harley’s family’s event hotel. Despite trying to avoid the awkwardness of the situation, she can’t help but notice how unbearably sexy he looks in a tutu. Add to that a spontaneous hives breakout, and it’s clear she’s not even remotely over the mortification of her egregious error all those years ago.

Except Gavin seems oblivious to her inner turmoil. So much so that he suggests they get together for lunch. For Peyton’s sake, of course. It’s the perfect opportunity to heal old wounds. Or it could just reopen them. This is one of those times Harley wishes she could see the future…

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REVIEW: MAKE A WISH is the third instalment in Helena Hunting’s contemporary, adult SPARK HOUSE romance series focusing on the Spark sisters: Avery, London and Harley. This is thirty-eight year old, landscape architect and widower Gavin Rhodes, and twenty-eight year old, nanny/co-owner of Spark House/Event hotel Harley Spark’ s story line. MAKE A WISH can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Harley and Gavin) with a final chapter from Peyton, MAKE A WISH follows the building relationship and romance between thirty-eight year old, landscape architect and widower Gavin Rhodes, and twenty-eight year old, nanny/co-owner of Spark House/Event hotel Harley Spark. At twenty years of age, Harley Spark was hired as the nanny to Gavin Rhodes’ infant daughter Peyton but Gavin was struggling in the wake of his wife’s death, and his attraction to our story line heroine. Battling his emotions, Gavin and his daughter Peyton moved across the state, leaving a heart broken Harley in the process. Fast forward to present day wherein Harley is now working for the family owned Spark House and Event Centre, she will come face to face with her past in the guise of Gavin Rhodes and his now nine year old daughter. Hoping to renew their friendship Gavin begins to include our heroine in family events, as well as depending upon Harley to help out in a pinch but all does not go according to plan when the heart wants something more, and guilt and grief threaten any possibility of a future together. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Gavin and Harley, and the potential fall-out as Gavin is unable to let go of the past, and Harley is unable to compete with the ghost of a woman who died too young.

Harley Spark had always intended to get her degree in infant and child care but Gavin’s rejection, and the need to help refurbish the Spark House meant Harley spent most of her time working for the family business. With the hopes of a children’s centre and birthday party event house, Harley’s plans are rejected, and she finds herself at a stalemate with her future going forward. The return of Gavin and his daughter Peyton pulls Harley into the family she once loved and adored but there may be an underlying issue for the man with whom Harley is falling in love. Gavin Rhodes has yet to move forward from the loss of his wife, and in his grief has allowed external forces to control the who, what and how of his nuclear family. Renewing his friendship with Peyton pushes Gavin outside of his current comfort zone, a friendship that quickly turns into something more.

The relationship between Gavin and Harley is one of second chances, of a sorts; a rebuilding friendship wherein Harley is unable to see past the obvious, and Gavin continues to hide behind a wall of grief, guilt and loss. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

All of the previous story line couples plays secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Gavin’s soon to be ten year old daughter Peyton, his parents Judith and Gareth, his former in-laws Karen and Kyle, and his friends.co-worker Ian and Lynn.

MAKE A WISH is an emotional story of grief and loss, guilt and struggle, acceptance and love, family, friendships and moving forward. The premise is impassioned and touching; the romance is seductive but heart breaking; the characters are struggling, determined and real.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
When Sparks Fly
Starry Eyed Love

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Reviewed by Sandy

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FOLLOW: NYT and USA Today Bestselling author of The PUCKED Series, Helena Hunting lives outside of Toronto with her amazing family and her two awesome cats, who think the best place to sleep is her keyboard. Helena writes everything from contemporary romance to romance comedy, sports romance and angsty new adult romance.
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BRATVA JEWEL (Ivankov Brotherhood) by Sabine Barclay-review tour

BRATVA JEWEL (Ivankov Brotherhood 6) by Sabine Barclay-review & excerpt tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 24, 2023

I can’t resist her. I don’t want to…
She’s tried to leave our life behind, but no one walks away from the bratva.
She can run, but she can’t hide.
I’ll be the one to catch her when she falls. And she will because she’s walking a fine line.
I’ll be there because she’s mine.
I’ll go to the ends of the Earth for her. She’ll discover her limits and realize only I can please her.
She’s my soulmate, and I’m hers. Heaven help anyone who gets in the way.

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REVIEW: BRATVA JEWEL is the sixth instalment in Sabine Barclay’s contemporary, adult IVANKOV BROTHERHOOD erotic, dark, Bratva, romance series. This is twenty-nine- year old Ivankov Brotherhood Avotoritet (brigadier) Mikhail ‘Misha’ Andreyev, and thirty two year old, registered nurse Katerina ‘Kitty’ Vasilieva’s story line. BRATVA JEWEL 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 dual first person perspectives (Mischa and Kitty) BRATVA JEWEL is a complicated and detailed story line focusing on the search and rescue of Kitty’s sister, attorney Larisa Vasilieva. Larisa is missing, presumably kidnapped, and Katerina has returned to Moscow in search of her sister but never expected to come face to face with the Ivankov Brotherhood, heads and members of the New York Russian Bratva. In Russia to attend a funeral, of a former informant, along with his father and brothers, Mischa Andreyev finds himself pulled into the aura that is our story line heroine. When Katerina reveals who she is, what has happened, and the family’s connection to the Podolskaya Bratva, Mischa becomes guardian and aggressor in the hunt for Larisa and the people responsible. What ensues is the quick building relationship between Katerina and Mischa, and the potential fall-out as Katerina is willing to risk her life for the safe return of her beloved sister.

The relationship between Mischa and Katerina is quick to develop and intensely sexual in nature. Within hours of meeting, Mischa has claimed Katerina as his own, under the Ivankov Brotherhood protection, and in doing so, sets into motion a series of events to locate Katerina’s missing sister. Katerina is instantly drawn to our story line hero, a man who is willing to risk it all for the woman with whom he is falling in love. There is a strong ‘daddy kink’ aspect to the relationship including discipline, bondage, $ex toys, BDMS and voyeurism and exhibitionism. The $ex scenes are erotic, provocative and intense.

Once again, there is an extremely large and energetic ensemble cast of colorful and impassioned secondary and supporting characters: Security Chief /Enforcer Anton, Sergei, and their parents Alina and Grigori; Pakhan Maksim and Laura (Bratva Darling 1), Bogdan and Christina (Bratva Sweetheart 2), Pasha and Sumiko (Bratva Beauty 4), and their mother Galina; Aleksei and Heather (Bratva Angel 5); Katerina’s sister Larisa, and their parents Vadim and Dariya; Bratva member Semyon, Yuri Preobrazhensky,Besnik and Yelena, as well as several members of the Russian Bratva, Albanian Mob, Irish Mob, Cuban and Mexican Cartels.

BRATVA JEWEL is a story of betrayal, vengeance, and obsession; power and control; family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is complex and captivating ; the romance is heavy, sensuous, vigorous and aggressive; the characters are powerful, spirited, and determined

Previous Reviews and Reading Order

Bratva Darling
Bratva Sweetheart
Bratva Treasure
Bratva Beauty
Bratva Angel

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Reviewed by Sandy

“Malyshka—”
“I am not your baby girl. Why do you call me that? You have no right.”
That’s a good question and an accurate point. But who am I kidding? I’ve thought of her this way since the start. I had plenty of time to consider what it would mean to bring her into my life and what that would look like. Surviving the upbringing I had meant being able to deeply analyze a situation or facts and come to a decisive conclusion quickly. I’ve played out various scenarios already today, and I already know where I want this to go.
“Not yet, maybe.”
“Not ever.”
I take a step closer and peer down at her. She doesn’t step away, and the defiance from a moment ago slips away. I ease my arm around her waist again, and she doesn’t push at my chest or tense. I keep my voice low since I don’t want anyone to hear us.
“I’ve never called another woman that in my life. But I think you could do with someone to look out for you. And if you were with Sem for five years, then you definitely deserve someone to take care of you.”
“And you think that should be you.”
“We both know it will be.”
“Your certainty is rather pushy.”
“But you aren’t disagreeing.”
My free hand cups her cheek, and she closes her eyes.
“How are you so gentle? No one your size should be. No one who does what you do ever is.”
“Because I will never intentionally hurt you, Kitty.”
I’m the one who tenses as that slips out. Her eyes snap open as her brow furrows.
“Why’d you call me that?”
“Instead of malyshka?”
I offer her a soft smile.
“That too.”
“Would you let me kiss you before I answer that?”
“My guess is I won’t like the explanation.”
I shrug. She waits a moment, then nods. She tilts her head back before our lips meet. Holy hell. I’ve kissed plenty of women, but nothing has felt like this. Her lips are plump and soft. Her body feels amazing pressed against mine. She smells divine. Something floral. As she opens to me, I swipe my tongue inside her mouth. I can taste the gum she must have chewed earlier. There’s a hint of cinnamon lingering. She sighs as I deepen the kiss.
When she slips her arms around my waist, I don’t stop her. I’ve never let a woman do that while I’m carrying my gun. I’ve always kept their hands away, so I don’t have to explain. But I’ve already felt her gun twice and seen it. Her hands wander over my back while mine slip to her ass. She’s wearing the sweater she had tied around her waist earlier. Her ass is soft and firm at the same time. I don’t know how, but I want to do things—dirty, dirty things—to it and with it. I squeeze, but not enough to hurt. She arches her back, so I tighten my grip. Each bit of extra pressure makes her press herself against me.
I slide one hand up her back and fist her hair. I hold her head in place and take control of the kiss. Her fingers dig into my shoulders, and she moves like she can’t get close enough.
“Is this what you like?”

Sabine Barclay, a nom de plume also writing Historical Romance as Celeste Barclay, lives near the Southern California coast where she’s a former rower and a hopeful surfer, a self-proclaimed foodie, and a lover of the outdoors. Sabine enjoys attending reader events and travels domestically and internationally for book signings and speaking engagements. Before becoming a full-time author, Sabine was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating engrossing contemporary romances that bring the steam will make your toes curl and your granny blush.

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Blush (Black Rose 1) by Helen Hardt-a review

Blush (Black Rose 1) by Helen Hardt-a review

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What he wants from you will make you…Blush

Amanda Thomas is hopelessly in love with Jackson Paris, but he will never see her as anything more than his sweet and innocent bestie. After being virgin-adjacent for too long, Mandy is officially ready to move on. She wants to learn about hot, dirty sex, so she joins an online dating app where the enigmatic Mr. Dark promises to fulfill all of her wicked fantasies…

Jackson Paris has been keeping secrets from his stunning, too-innocent best friend—like forbidden sexual proclivities and his membership at the exclusive Black Rose Underground club. But Mandy has decided she needs an education—the filthy kind. As Mr. Dark, Jackson can safely give her a taste of what she wants—and deter her from pursuing more—without revealing his identity.

But in the dim, provocative atmosphere of Black Rose Underground, there are no secrets. Here, every wicked appetite is satisfied. And for the first time, Mandy will discover who her best friend really is…just in time to shock him with a secret of her own.

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REVIEW:Blush is the first in what I hope to be a very long series. Helen Hardt never lets her readers down, and this spicy treat lives up to its name. If you don’t blush, well, have you ever really read HH then?

Mandy has been in love with Jackson for most of her life, but he has her placed firmly in the “friend zone.” Knowing that Jackson is never going to see her as more than a friend, Mandy decides she’s going to try a dating app and gain herself some experience. This action was the push that Jackson needed to finally open his eyes.

Jackson is a dominant and a long time member of a sex club. When he hears what Mandy has planned he takes her to the club in the hopes that it will scare her back into her bedroom. It does not. In fact, it opens a world of wonder for her and she wants Jackson to show it to her.

Mandy is curious and open about what she wants, Jackson not so much. You can tell that they have chemistry, and after being friends for so long, you would think Jackson would know the type of person Mandy is, however it feels like he just wants to control her. That may just be the dom/bestie in him though. Throughout the entire story, their back and forth was slightly frustrating, Jackson couldn’t make up his mind on what he was feeling, and at one point it just felt like he was leading poor Mandy around. When it finally happens, it’s a fabulous scene!

Thankfully HH is one heck of a writer and knows how to weave a really good friends to lovers romance. Overall Blush is a really good read, similar to some of her other work, but non the less a really spicy adventure. Happy reading friends!

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Reviewed by Sarah

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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RECOVERY ROAD (Torpedo Ink) by Christine Feehan-Review & Giveaway

RECOVERY ROAD (Torpedo Ink 8) by Christine Feehan-dual review & Giveaway

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Kir “Master” Vasiliev doesn’t care whether he lives or dies. He’s a burnt-out shell with no one and nothing but his club. Whatever Torpedo Ink needs, Master will put himself in harm’s way time after time. If he doesn’t make it back, he’s certain everyone will move on just fine.

Investment banker Ambrielle Moore knows her own mind, and she’s not willing to settle for anyone. So when a second-rate gangster and his thugs try to coerce her into marriage—and giving up all of her family’s money—she’s having none of it. Until they turn to cold-blooded murder.

Grieving and enraged, Ambrie is ready to go scorched earth on her captors when Master shows up anticipating a damsel in distress. But Ambrie is nothing like he expected, and everything he never knew he desired..

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Sandy’s Review: RECOVERY ROAD is the eighth instalment in Christine Feehan’s contemporary, adult TORPEDO INK erotic, paranormal romance series a spin off from the author’s Sea Haven/Sisters of the Heart series which in turn is a spin off from the Drake Sisters series. This is Kir ‘Master Vasiliev’, and investment banker Ambrielle Moore’s story line.. SAVAGE ROAD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary

WARNING: RECOVERY ROAD contains graphic reflections of , and makes reference to violence, rape, murder, torture, child prostitution, and abuse against children, women and men, and may not be suitable for more sensitive readers. The violence is a part of the history and lives of the Torpedo Ink crews. The eighteen (plus one) original Torpedo Ink members are the sole survivors of a Russian pedophile ring, and as such work towards rescuing children and women in similar situations.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Master and Ambrielle) RECOVERY ROAD follows in the aftermath of the murder of Ambrielle Moore’s parents. Torpedo Ink has been tracking a group of assassins for hire, assassins working in and out of the prison system. Kir ‘Master’ Vasiliev is their next target, in an effort to take down Viktor Prakenskii aka Czar, President of the Torpedo Ink MC. A killer himself, Master is equal to the task, taking down all four members of an elite killing team but Master’s return to the MC finds our hero focusing on their next assignment, to protect a couple from possible harm. When they realize it is too late, Master must now focus on the woman with whom he will fall in love, a woman who claims Master as her very own. Enter Ambrielle Moore. As Ambrielle and Master navigate the early days of married life, the MC continue to hunt for the people responsible for killing Ambrielle’s family, as well as the ongoing protection of the Czar Prakenskii, his wife and children. What ensues is the quick building relationship between Ambrielle and Master, and the potential fall-out as Master is willing to die to protect the brothers and sisters he has come to call family and friends.

The relationship between Kir and Ambrielle is one of immediate attraction but Kir aka Master believes Ambrielle is only with him until vengeance is served. Ambrielle is desperate to find the people responsible for the murder of her parents but not at the possibility of losing the man with whom she is falling in love. Kir aka Master believes his heart is black; unredeemable in the eyes of his family and most especially with the woman he loves but Ambrielle sees beyond the killer, she sees the boy who has lost so much. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and seductive.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line couples from all three interconnected series, as well as MMA fighter Reese Fender, and a ghost from the past that has targeted the Torpedo Ink MC.

RECOVERY ROAD is another detailed, complex and heart breaking story line of betrayal and vengeance, abuse and recovery, obsession and acceptance, forgiveness and love. The premise is haunting and gritty; the romance is captivating and intense; the characters are broken, damaged, recovering and lost.

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Barb’s Review:
Recovery Road by Christine Feehan is the 8th book in her Torpedo Ink series.  Refresher:  At the end of the Sea Haven series, Blythe married Viktor (Czar). Czar is the president of Torpedo Ink, and together with the men and women he brought with him to Sea Haven they built their Torpedo Ink MC club in Casper, which is close to Sea Haven.  Each of these members have suffered terrible abuse in their childhoods in Russia, being forced to all become lethal assassins; each still very much trying to find the light inside their darkness.  They are all determined to protect each other, and also work secretly to save children that have become part of human trafficking, as well as pedophiles.

At the start, we meet Ambrielle (Ambrie), a successful investment banker, who was forced to watch her mother and father murdered, by an evil man and his thugs. The mobster was forcing Ambrie to marry him, and eventually take all their extensive holdings; but Ambrie, who is smart, tough, independent, desperately fought off the attack.

Kir “Master” Vasiliev, is a member of Torpedo Ink, and secretly finds himself burnt out, with his constant going to prison to kill enemies of Torpedo Ink, or find information.  Members of Torpedo Ink come to Ambrie’s rescue, with Master helping to protect Ambrie.  Angry and grieving, Ambrie is determined to find the people who murdered her parents, desperately wanting revenge.  During the battle, Ambrie latches on the Master, and pushes him to marry her, before the mobster comes after her again.  Master finds himself drawn to the beautiful Ambrie, and accepts her proposal, to give her safety, and help her get revenge.

Ambrie quickly learns more about the Torpedo Ink club, and meets all the members, as well as their significant others, as she slowly becomes an asset to the club. Master is enamored to his wife, worried that his life style, will cause Ambrie to eventually leave. But she has a mind of her own, helping Master find humanity within, and willing to stand up to Czar in protecting Master. Especially knowing that Czar may need Master again, with the threat of attacks from a past unknown enemy, who put Blythe in danger.

What follows is an exciting and violent adventure, as well as a highly streamy romance between two people who ended up needing each other. This was really a beautiful love story that captured our heart, as I ended up loving both Ambrie and Master, hoping they would stay together. I loved seeing all the Torpedo Ink family; the wonderful members and wives that we have come to love. The Torpedo Ink concept of totally being loyal to each other, and always protecting the innocents, made this such a great series.

Recovery Road was a dark, emotional and steamy story line, which I loved from start to finish.  I found this to be the best book yet.  Fantastic.  Recovery Road was so very well written by Christine Feehan.  If you enjoy this series, do not miss this one.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Judgement Road
Vengeance Road
Vendetta Road
Desolation Road
Reckless Road
Annihilation Road
Savage Road

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Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author multiple times over with her portfolio including over 70 published novels, including five series; Dark Series, Ghostwalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, the Sisters of the Heart Series and Torpedo Ink. All of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestselling list as well. Her debut novel Dark Prince received 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature (PEARL) in 1999. Since then she has been published by various publishing houses including Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and currently is writing for Berkley/Jove. She also has earned 7 more PEARL awards since Dark Prince.

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Caging Dyer/Finding Reese by EC Land & Rae B Lake -reviews

Caging Dyer/Finding Reese (underground Bruisers ) by EC Land & Rae B Lake -reviews

FINDING REESE
Underground Bruisers
by EC Land & Rae B Lake
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MMA, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 19, 2023

With one wrong move, I lost it all.
Reece
For years I worked to get where I am only to screw it all up. I lost my way along with what I love most. I’ll do anything to get back in the ring. But it comes at a cost of never being in the same light I once was.
I don’t know if I can do it. Or so I thought until she showed me differently. Finding who I am isn’t what I thought I’d find by her showing me the way. The lights might be different, but what do they say about having your cake and eating it too? I want both and I’ll fight like hell to keep it this time around.

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REVIEW: FINDING REESE is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult UNDERGROUND BRUISERS erotic, MMA romance series co-authored by EC Land and Rae B Lake. This is disgraced champion boxer Reece Dyer, and social worker Haven’s story line. FINDING REESE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. There are two prequel instalments CAGING DYER by EC Land, and FACING KAI by Rae B Lake.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Reese and Haven) FINDING REESE follows in the after of the take down of our story line hero. Reese Dyer has been set up to take a fall but when he refuses , punches are thrown, law enforcement is called, and a hearing finds Reese without his license to box. Looking for an outlet to work off his anger, Reese finds himself at the local gym where he will come face to face with his future in the guise of social worker Haven, who works at the local community centre with at risk children, a centre that is struggling to keep afloat. Desperate to keep the youth involved, Haven makes Reese an offer, an offer that pushes our couple together but Reese’s past refuses to let go, forcing haven to question where everything went wrong. As Reese and Haven’s relationship quickly becomes something more, the past demands a second chance, placing Reese in the direct line of fire. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Haven and Reese, and the potential fall-out as Haven struggles with Reese’s history, and the people that have come before.

The relationship between Haven and Reese is one of immediate attraction but Reese isn’t in a good place having lost his license to box, and his sense of purpose and self esteem. Meeting Haven gives Reese purpose especially as it pertains to the local community centre but Reese’s past continues to affect his present, and his future going forward. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate but I dislike the use of certain four-letter words in my romance story lines.

We are reintroduced to Reese’s brother Rhett and Christine (Caging Dyer), attorney and underground fighter Kai Yang (Facing Kai), as well as Reese’s sister Reyna, fighters Karter and Phoenix, community centre manager Lucas; at risk youth including Benny; boxer Niko, shady promoter Ezra as well as several other promoters and agents. Phoenix’s story line is next.

FINDING REESE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, secrets and lies, misunderstanding and forgiveness, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is engaging and exciting; the romance is steamy and provocative; the characters are struggling, broken, determined and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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CAGING DYER
(Underground Bruisers 1)
by EC Land
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MMA, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 15, 2022

Fighting is my life. But so is she.

Rhett

The day my life changed was when I stepped into the ring. I followed my own path and do what I do best. Fighting is in my blood.

A fight is coming up and training is a must. That doesn’t mean I don’t take notice of her. I shouldn’t have. She’s off limits. Everyone knows it. But if not for her, I’m screwed. She’s my saving grace. I’ll fight for her as much as anything else.

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REVIEW: CAGING DYER by EC Land is a contemporary, adult, MMA erotic, romance story line focusing on MMA fighter Rhett Dyer, and college student Christina Bright’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Christina and Rhett) CAGING DYER follows the friends to lovers relationship between  MMA fighter Rhett Dyer, and college student Christina Bright. Rhett Dyer knows his coach’s daughter Christina Bright is off limits but discovering Christina at the opening of a new nightclub pushes Rhett to break all of his rules but a night spent together is the perfect alibi when our hero is the prime suspect at his place of work. Christina must come clean to verify Rhett’s alibi but revealing the truth mean revealing her relationship with our story line hero.

We are introduced to Rhett’s coach Corey Bright, his son Travis, as well as Rhett’s brother Reese.

CAGING DYER is a very quick read; a fast paced story of insta-lust to love; an erotic and steamy forbidden romance with limited character development as the story line covers a few days in the life. The premise is entertaining; the characters are charismatic and fun.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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CRUEL MATE (Alpha Shifter 18) by Sam Crescent-a review

CRUEL MATE (Alpha Shifter 18) by Sam Crescent-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 24, 2023

Ashley is riding high after finally becoming a member of the pack. On that fateful night, the best and worst things happen to her. Not only does she turn into a wolf, but she finds her mate. None other than the pack’s nomad alpha, Phoenix. He doesn’t want her as his mate. 

All he’s ever needed was his bike and the freedom of the open road—until Ashley. Phoenix knows he’s made a mistake by rejecting Ashley. Nothing else matters to him. Each time he visits the pack he hopes to see her, but she’s perfected the art of avoiding him—until he decides to stay. 

Ashley wants to stay mad at Phoenix to protect herself, but with every passing day she learns more about their aloof alpha. She wants to give herself to him completely, but will she be risking more than her body? 

He left once. He rejected her once. He’d been cruel. Is there any chance that he’s really changed?

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REVIEW: CRUEL MATE is the eighteenth instalment in Sam Crescent’s contemporary, adult ALPHA SHIFTER erotic, paranormal, romance series. This is wolf shifters Ashley Simpkin, and nomad Phoenix Marshall’s story line. CRUEL MATE 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 third person perspectives (Ashley and Phoenix) CRUEL MATE follows in the wake of Ashley’s rejection by her fated mate. Five years earlier, eighteen years old, high school graduate and having completed her first shift, Ashley was on top of the world until forty-year old, Phoenix Marshall, nomad and temporary pack alpha rejects his teenaged mate destroying her self esteem and heart in the process. Fast forward to present day, Phoenix realizes he has made a mistake, and is determined to claim Ashley Simpkin as his mate but all does not go according to plan when Ashley refuses to accept Phoenix has changed his mind. What ensues is the building relationship between Ashley and Phoenix, and the potential fall-out as Ashley wants to keep secret the truth going forward.

Phoenix Marshall grew up in the foster care system, rejected by one family after another. Never having been part of a pack, Phoenix knew nothing about fated mates, and refused to accept Ashley as his future wife.Ashley Simpkin never knew heart break like the rejection by her mate. Broken and destroyed, Ashley prepared to move on, move away, and change her appearance to make herself more attractive to a future mate. Falling for Phoenix means submitting to the man who destroyed her self esteem but living a life alone means loneliness for the rest of her life.The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic.

We are introduced to Ashley’s parents Ben and Lean Simpkin, as well as Ashley’s best friend Daniel who is desperate to find a mate of his own.

CRUEL MATE is a story of betrayal, secrets and lies, rejection and forgiveness, family and friendships. The fast paced premise is entertaining; the romance is steamy and fated; the characters are broken, energetic and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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