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Hurt Me Sweetly (Dark Alliance 6) by Kira James-a review

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Hurt Me Sweetly (Dark Alliance 6) by Kira James-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 23, 2023

I’m onto the story of a lifetime, but when I find myself falling for one of the key players, I’ll have to decide what really matters. Love or justice? Knowledge or desire?

Ryan Doyle is unlike anyone I’ve ever met before. Half human and half… something else, something dark that he desperately wants to keep hidden.

As our unexpected dance of seduction brings us closer, I discover that he’s the key to understanding everything. And although he’s willing to open his body, he will do anything to keep me from unlocking his mind and all the sinful secrets that lurk in its shadows.

Just how far am I willing to go to find the truth? And what all am I willing to surrender in its pursuit? I’ve never met anyone like Ryan before, but what if he’s not really who he claims to be… What if loving him will mean losing myself?

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REVIEW: HURT ME SWEETLY is the sixth full-length instalment in Kira James’ contemporary, adult DARK ALLIANCE paranormal, romance series originally release as the Shadowkeepers. This is para demon Ryan Doyle, and journalist Andrea ‘Andy’ Tarrant aka Allison Stahl.

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

Told from third person perspective HURT ME SWEETLY follows the search for a killer, or group of killers targeting the world of the Shadowers. A badly beaten and fatally injured weren is desperate to locate our hero, para demon Ryan Doyle, who works at Division 6, and the PEC (Preternatural Enforcement Commission), a Division of Homeland Security. Ryan Doyle and the PEC suspect a well orchestrated faction of the human population is targeting the supernatural races. Journalist Andrea ‘Andy’ Tarrant knows a story when she sees it, and her recent run in with the ultimate evil in the guise of Kyle Creevey, suggests the world of the supernatural truly exists but Andy has never been a believer until someone close reveals the truth about one of our heroine’s darkest hours, years before. Pulled into a group who call themselves the Dark Warriors, Andy will come face to face with her future, Ryan Doyle, a man she believes is nothing more than human. What ensues is the quick building relationship between Andy and Ryan, and the potential fall-out when Ryan goes in undercover with the Dark Warriors, only to have his identity revealed from an unlikely source.

The relationship between Andy and Ryan begins with an accidental meeting. Andy is led to believe Ryan works for US Homeland Security but never expected to be pulled into a world she only thought existed in fantasy and fairy tales. Discovering Ryan Doyle is a para demon means Andy must choose sides, a choice that will play Andy in the direct line of fire, and against the people she loves the most. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and seductive.

The secondary and supporting characters include several members of the Shadow Alliance: Lucius Dragos aka Luke-Lieutenant Governor of Los Angeles; Luke’s wife and mate Sara Constantine, an attorney with Division 6; Nikki Leviathan (Director of Division 6) ; vampire CeeCee Jane Gantz and Luke’s ward; half-demon PEC Agent Ryan Doyle ; enhanced human Agent Severin Tucker, with the ability to read the thoughts of the recently deceased. We are introduced to Andy’s father Andrew Tarrant , her cousin Kevin, Kyle Creevey, and leader of the Dark Warriors Paul Vassalo. The requisite evil has many faces.

HURT ME SWEETLY is another fast paced and intricate story of speciesism and discrimination, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing and entertaining; the romance is fated and animated; the characters are powerful, energetic and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

If you haven’t started the series, the introductory novella  CRAVE ME ROUGHLY is FREE  at Bookfunnel

Crave Me Roughly .5
Embrace Me Darkly
Torture Me Gently
Tempt Me Deadly
Crush Me Tenderly 4.5
Hold Me Wickedly
Claim Me Sinfully

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Twisted Glass (Twisted Intentions) by Savannah Rylan-review tour

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Twisted Glass (Twisted Intentions 2) by Savannah Rylan-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2023

I’m not who they think I am—and my life depends on making them believe it.

How does a woman without so much as a speeding ticket find herself taken hostage by a biker gang with a vicious grudge?

Ask the twin sister I never knew I had.

Staying squeaky-clean has always worked for me, and I love the life I’ve built—but evidently my sister can’t say the same, and her choices have led the Road Raiders MC straight to my door.

Being dragged into their world is a total shock to my system, but I can’t deny the connection I feel with Axton, Dante, and Maverick. I see through their rocky exterior, and part of me wants to explore what’s between us, if only I can convince them of my true identity.

Unless they kill me before I get the chance.

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REVIEW:TWISTED GLASS is the second instalment in Savannah Rylan’s contemporary, adult TWISTED INTENTIONS, erotic, reverse harem, MC romance series. This is primary school teacher Brielle Lancaster, and MC members President Axton, enforcer Dante, and Maverick’s story line. TWISTED GLASS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including graphic violence against an innocent woman, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from four first person perspectives (Brielle, Axton, Dante and Maverick) TWISTED GLASS follows in the wake of the abduction and torture of our story line heroine. Axton’s MC has been notified to be on the look out for a dangerous and deadly woman, and believe they have found their mark in our story line heroine but Brielle is an innocent; a woman who knows nothing about what is happening or why but she is about to bear the brunt of a vicious interrogation meant to harm and destroy. MC member Maverick begins to struggle with the attack against a woman who denies any involvement, a woman who is about to discover that someone else may be the ultimate target. What ensues is the torture of, and ultimate forgiveness by our story line heroine when a search reveals a twin sister Brielle never knew she had.

Brielle Lancaster was adopted at birth but her critically ill twin was left behind. Fast forward to present day, vengeance at the perceived betrayal has been fixated on anyone who crosses Brielle’s sister’s path, vengeance that is now aimed at our story line heroine.

The relationship between Brielle and her three abductors begins acrimoniously; a tortured woman who is unaware of what is happening or why; an abused heroine who is paying the cost for the sins of someone else. Forgiveness comes quick in the wake of the truth but club president Axton continues to struggle with what he did and why. The $ex scenes are intimate erotic and intense with all four participating in aggressive sexual contact.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are introduced to Brielle’s adopted parents, her sister Rachel Ludick, as well as Blaze, Joules, Jax, Doc and Wolf.

TWISTED GLASS is a story of betrayal, mistaken identity, abuse and forgiveness. The character driven premise is fast paced and heart breaking; the romance is provocative; the characters are troubled and determined.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one TWISTED METAL

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Savannah Rylan is a romance writer that spends most of her time writing and reading with her cat, Gris. When not writing about sexy bikers and the women that love them, you can find her on the beach with a drink in her hand or at the gym testing out some strange new position. Yoga, obviously. She lives in Southern California with her husband and Gris, the true love of her life.

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Brutalize Me (Corrupted Royals 3) by Michelle Heard-review tour

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Brutalize Me (Corrupted Royals 3) by Michelle Heard-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: March 23, 2023

Home. It’s the one thing I want more than anything. A husband I can love. Children I can give the world to. A house I can call my own. To many, it’s a stupid wish, but to me, it’s everything.

When my adoptive father demands that I marry one of his business partners, Karlin Makarova, my dream becomes nothing more than that – a dream. Karlin is a vile monster, a nightmare for any woman he crosses paths with.

I dread the time I have to spend alone with Karlin and hide the bruises that fill me with deep shame.

But then my beloved brother steps in and arranges a marriage with one of his best friends.

Armani DeSantis is known to be coolheaded, aloof, and calculative. Sure, he’s heartbreakingly attractive – emphasis on heartbreakingly – but it’s clear he sees me as his friend’s little sister that’s become his problem.

Then again, I’d rather have my heart broken by Armani DeSantis than be Karlin Makarova’s punching bag.

And so, my dream of a happily ever after turns into a cold-blooded war between the two men, and I find myself praying that somehow I’ll survive.

But life has taught me prayers are never answered.

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REVIEW: Brutalize Me is a stand alone book in the Corrupted Royals series by Michelle Heard.

Tiana Petrov is a twenty one year old Bratva princess. But she isn’t like the other princesses in their world. She is the sister of Bratva enforcer Misha Petrov. Her brother has fiercely protected her ever since their days in an orphanage. And even though she is twenty one she is completely innocent to world around her. Misha continues to protect Tiana til this day. But, with Misha getting married he relies on his best friend and Mafia Enforcer Armani De Santis to keep an eye on his sister while he is on his honeymoon.

Unfortunately, while Misha is away their adoptive father has secured and arranged marriage for Tiana, to Karlin Makarova.

Makarova is an arms dealer and enemy of the Bratva. But her future husband doesn’t even want her, he only wants what the marriage brings for him. And from the moment he is alone with Tiana, she becomes his punching bag. Tiana tries to wait until her brother returns from his honeymoon, but the abuse gets so bad she has no choice but to run and call Armani for help. What Tiana doesn’t know is that she has already been promised in marriage to Armani by her brother. And Armani intends to keep that promise.

What ensues is a beautiful chaos. Misha finding out some one has abused his sister, Armani fighting to prove his place in the mafia and secure his marriage to Tiana. But none of it goes smoothly.

The only thing Tiana ever wanted was to be married to man that could love her, give her a home she could call her own, and one day children. Will Tiana get everything she ever wanted?

Will Armani be able to secure their marriage?

Tiana is pure innocence in this criminal world. She has soent her time with her adoptive mother learning how to be a good wife. But when she is promised to a monster she decides to run. She has no choice but to call her brothers best friend Armani for help. She wishes she was promised to a man like Armani. While she knows he is deep in the mafia, he doesn’t treat her like the man she is promised to. He is kind, gentle and bery protective.

Armani De Santis made a promise to Misha when stuff went down previously that he would marry Tiana and take care of her. Sight unseen. But the moment he meets Tiana he has every intention of fullfilling his promise! And he will stop at nothing to get what he wants!

This book is book three in the Corrupted Royals series. It can be read as a stand alone. But this entire series and world deserves to be explored. I love the cross overs with Michelle Heards other series without some of the repetitiveness of other crossovers. Such a wonderful built world with each book becoming a return home when they visit places from previous books. An amazing world that continues to expand with every book!

Highly recommend! Please be aware to the trigger warning at the beginning of the book.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Destroy Me
Control Me

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Reviewed by Erin K

Michelle Heard is a Bestselling Romance Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She might have a slight obsession with alpha heroes who are not afraid to fight for their women.

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Hard Hit by Brenda Rothert & Kat Mizera-review tour

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Hard Hit (St. Louis Mavericks 5) by Brenda Rothert & Kat Mizera -review tour

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2023

Michael Boone has just one goal: to get traded to his hometown team so he can be closer to his family. But when a runaway bride who happens to be his coach’s daughter jumps into his car to escape Mr. Wrong, the heat is on … in more ways than one.

Boone
I’m supposed to be a guest at my coach’s daughter’s wedding to a player from another team, but instead I find myself helping her escape it. The timing couldn’t be worse—I have to stay in Coach’s good graces to secure the trade I need. But when the sexy, newly single redhead with legs for days shows up in my life again, I can’t say no.

Jolie
After escaping marriage to a man who made me feel like I was never enough, I plan to focus entirely on completing my dissertation. Science has never let me down—I can avoid emotional entanglements by focusing on cold, hard data. But when I’m powerfully drawn to a man who is warm and, okay, I’ll admit it—also hard—all bets are off. Mr. Right Now is exactly what I need, until both of us find ourselves wanting the one thing we can’t have—more.

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REVIEW:HARD HIT is the fifth instalment in the contemporary, adult ST. LOUIS MAVERICKS erotic, hockey romance series co-authored by Brenda Rothert and Kat Mizera. This is team member Michael Boone, and PHD student /coach’s daughter Jolie Gizzard. HARD HIT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order as many previous scenarios are mentioned.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jolie and Michael) HARD HIT follows in the wake of a runaway bride. Jolie Gizzard was about to marry a man of her father’s choosing, a man she didn’t love, and who didn’t love her in return. On the run, Jolie jumps into hockey play Michael Boone’s car, the man with whom Jolie will fall in love. Jolie is the daughter and only child of Michael’s grouchy coach, and as such, Jolie has been declared off limits by the man in charge but all does not go according to plan when Michael Boone finds himself a temporary parent to his sister’s son, and struggles in the wake of his own brother’s illness. Hoping for a trade, Michael finds himself falling for a woman who may or may not be available when an impending trade comes through. What ensues is the building but forbidden relationship between Michael and Jolie, and the potential fall-out as Jolie’s father not only threatens Boone, but his actions, threaten to push Jolie out of his life.

Michael Boone never considered dating the coach’s daughter but Jolie was no longer engaged, and our heroine wanted something more from our story line hero. Jolie would often help with looking after Boone’s nephew, a young man caught in an impossible situation. Boone is desperate for a trade to be near his brother but a trade means leaving the woman with who he may be falling in love.

The relationship between Jolie and Michael begins as a rescue-Jolie is a runaway bride who doesn’t love the man she has been forced to marry. Knowing the coach will not be happy with the current situation, Michael Boone intends to keep his distance but finds himself falling for a woman who could break his heart. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

For fans of the series, most of the previous story line couples return as several impending births push the players together. We are reintroduced to Hadley and Weston (Hard Fall), Sariah and Nash (Hard Pass), as well as Jolie’s father Coach Gizzard, her grandmother Grandma G, Boone’s brother Andy (via phone), their sister Emma, and nephew Joey.

HARD HIT is a story of family and relationships, power and control, desperation and determination, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character drive premise is captivating and energetic; the characters are animated and edgy; the romance is spicy and sassy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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PYRO (Fury Vipers MC 5) by Brooke Summers -review tour

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PYRO (Fury Vipers MC 5) by Brooke Summers-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 23, 2023

She’s the princess of the Mafia… He’s a biker.. Together they’re undeniable.
Chloe Gallagher is the daughter of a Mafia boss, she’s been protected, cherished, loved.

Her life hasn’t always been easy. Her biological mother made sure of that.

A vacation to New York has her meeting a man that leaves her wanting a whole lot more than a one night stand.

Chloe knows that monster’s exist.

But what happens when she has to face those monsters on her own?

Pyro knows that he messed up by letting the woman he wanted more than any other walk away.

Finding out that Chloe’s been kidnapped has rocked his world and now he won’t stop until he finds her.

He’ll burn the city to the ground to get his woman back.

With her life in Ireland, his in New York will they overcome the odds stacked against them, or will they be ripped apart by it all?

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REVIEW: PYRO is the fifth instalment in Brooke Summers contemporary, adult FURY VIPER MC erotic, MC romance series, crossing over with the author’s MADE series. This is thirty year old James ‘Pyro’, and eighteen year old Chloe Gallagher’s story line. PYRO can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storylines is revealed where necessary. Chloe is the daughter of Denis and Callie Gallagher (Shattered Union/Made Series 4)

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Pyro and Chloe) using present day and memories from the past, PYRO follows in the wake of a one-night stand between our leading couple. Irish Mafia princess Chloe Gallagher and her best friend Mallory had been spending time in New York with some of Chloe’s extended family when Chloe would come face to face with her future in the guise of Fury Vipers MC member Pyro. One night together ended with Chloe’s return to Ireland where she will become the victim of an abduction, torture and abused for information she knows nothing about. With the help of her family in America and the Fury Vipers MC, the Gallagher Irish Mafia go in search of our story line heroine, a search that involves the man with whom Chloe will fall in love. What ensues is the search and rescue of Chloe Gallagher, the building romance and relationship between Pyro and Chloe, and the hunt and take down of the people responsible for the assault against our story line heroine.

Chloe Gallagher is considered Irish Mafia royalty, and as such she has been targeted but when the truth is revealed Pyro, the Fury Vipers MC and Chloe’s American family make it their mission to find the woman Pyro is about to claim as his own.

The relationship between Pyro and Chloe begins as a one night stand but with Chloe’s return to Ireland meant Pyro thought he would never see our heroine again. Chloe’s abduction brings Pyro up close and personal with the people responsible, as well as the possibility of starting anew with Chloe in Europe.

There is a large ensemble cast of energetic, powerful and family secondary and supporting characters from both the MADE series and the Fury Vipers MC series including Chloe’s parents Denis and Callie Gallagher, Pyro’s sister Hayley, as well as MC members Wrath, Shadow, Raptor, Ace, Preacher, Mayhem and Effie; Digger and Tavia; Ace and Adromeda; Kinsley and Stag; Makenna Gallagher (Bloody Union-Made #1), Danny Gallagher, Malcolm Gallagher; Rocco and Elio Gallo; club girls Bubbles and Pepper. The requisite evil has many faces.

PYRO is a story of betrayal, obsession and vengeance, power and control, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is dark, gritty and often disturbing; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are numerous, colorful, dynamic and charismatic.

Previous Reviews and Reading Order

Stag
Mayhem
Digger
Ace

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today Bestselling Author Brooke Summers is a Mafia Romance author and is best known for her Made Series.

Brooke was born and raised in South London.   She lives with her daughter and hubby. Brooke has been an avid reader for many years.She’s a huge fan of Colleen Hoover and Kristen Ashley.

Brooke has been dreaming of writing for such a long time. When she was little, she would make up stories just for fun. Seems as though she was destined to become an author.

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JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde -review

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JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP (Dare Crossover series 1) by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2023

Being a bachelor has its perks. It also has its downside. Just ask Derek Bettencourt.

Standing on stage and being auctioned off in the name of charity is awkward AF… until his business partner’s younger sister wins him for the weekend. He’s all hers to do with as she pleases and he can’t say he’s unhappy with the prospect. Especially since she saved him from an ex-fiancée determined to get her claws into him again.

Jessica Cavanaugh never intended to bid on the man she’s had a lifetime crush on. But her spur-of-the-moment decision gives her a chance to exact a bit of playful payback, for old time’s sake. And Derek is all too happy to indulge Jessica’s whims.

What starts as a fun, flirty, game, with Derek acting as her personal handyman, quickly turns into a steamy and forbidden weekend. Lines are crossed that they never intended and emotions unravel their playful facades. Afterward, he can’t get the gorgeous, full-figured woman out of his head and he’s determined to make her his.

But how can they concentrate on a future when someone is threatened by their relationship and will do anything to come between them?

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REVIEW:  JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult DARE CROSSOVER erotic, romance series co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is plus size/ curvy  fashion designer Jessica Cavanaugh, and mergers and acquisitions billionaire Derek Bettencourt’s story line. The DARE cross over series is interconnected with the authors’ KINGSTON Family, DARE and DIRTY DARE series. Derek was first introduced in JUST ONE TASTE (The Kingston Family #7)

Told from dual third person perspectives (Jessica and Derek) JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP follows the building romance and relationship between plus size / curvy fashion designer Jessica Cavanaugh, and mergers and acquisitions billionaire Derek Bettencourt. Jessica Cavanaugh has had a crush on her brother’s best friend and business partner Derek Bettencourt for as long as she can remember but Derek’s well to do, and politically connected family had other plans for their golden child. A Dare/Kingston bachelor auction fundraiser for children in the foster care system finds Jessica betting on the man that calls to her heart but betting for all the wrong reasons. Derek’s ex-fiance is determined to reclaim our story line hero beginning with winning Derek at the fundraising event . With her own ulterior motives, Jessica outbids Derek’s vindictive ex, placing herself in the direct line of fire. Three days with Derek ended with our couple professing their needs and desires but Derek’s ex is determined to destroy our story line heroine. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Derek and Jessica, and the potential fall-out as a social media smear campaign threatens to take down everything Jessica has worked for and earned.

The relationship between Derek and Jessica is a best friend’s younger sister relationship but in an effort to avoid future confrontation Derek makes his attraction know, avoiding any possible ramifications with his best friend and business partner. Derek spent three days with Jessica, doing as she ‘bid’ but three days wasn’t enough for our story line hero. Jessica Cavanaugh is and has always been a curvy girl/woman and her designer line of clothes proves she knows what curvy woman want but jealousy and betrayal are about to add fuel to an already fragile ego when the past is determined to take her down. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense with some scenes and talk of spanking and bondage.

The secondary and supporting characters include Derek’s sister Nikki, and her fiance Asher Dare (Just One Taste); Derek’s friend/Jessica’s brother Ben Cavanaugh; Derek’s ex fiance Claire, his parents, Claire’s mother, and several members of the Dare/Kingston family.

JUST A LITTLE HOOKUP is a story of betrayal and vengeance, jealousy and desperation, power and money, family, friendships, relationships, and love. The fast paced premise is captivating and exciting; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are determined, dynamic and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels featuring hot men, strong women and the emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. Carly’s career spans over a decade and a half with various New York publishing houses, and she is now an Indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting minute of her publishing journey. Carly is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs (two wheaten terriers and one mutant Havanese) who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.

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Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is the author of the sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters, and when she’s not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please visit website at www.erikawilde.com.

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In Isabeau’s Eyes by Lora Leigh-review & giveaway

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In Isabeau’s Eyes (Kentucky Nights 1) by Lora Leigh-review & giveaway

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2023

Danger is stalking Isabeau Boudreaux. After the deaths of her parents ten years ago during a violent attack that left her blind, remnants of her vision are returning. But a series of accidents has convinced her friends the Mackays of Somerset, Kentucky, that someone wants her dead. When a roadside blowout proves to be almost fatal for Isabeau and her good friend Angel, Angel’s brother mercenary Tracker Calloway knows this was no accident.

After a particularly bloody job, the last thing Tracker wants to do is get involved. But whoever is after Isabeau almost hurt his sister, and Isabeau is the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. Tracker is determined to protect her but knows staying away from Isabeau is impossible. He begins a steady seduction to tempt the innocent woman into a world of hunger like she could have never imagined. And keeping her is the only option—if he can save her from an unknown enemy as her sight begins to slowly return.

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REVIEW:IN ISABEAU’S EYES is the first instalment in Lora Leigh’s contemporary adult KENTUCKY NIGHTS erotic, romantic suspense series-a spin off from the author’s NAUTI series. This is Tracker Calloway, and twenty-five year old high school teacher Isabeau Boudreaux’ story line. You do not have to head read the original NAUTI series but for cohesion and backstory, I recommend reading the aforementioned series.

Told from third person perspective IN ISABEAU’S EYES follows in the wake of another attempt on Isabeau’s life. Ten years earlier someone murdered Isabeau’s parents, but not before shooting our heroine in the head. Blinded by a bullet to the brain, Isabeau would be protected by her half-brother Burke and his extended family in Texas, while befriending the tight knit Mackay family of Kentucky. Fast forward to present day, wherein another attempt on Isabeau’s life, the sixth attempt in a decade, will also threaten the life of Angel Calloway, a young woman with close connections to Natches Mackay.Over protective to a fault, the Mackay family rallies around our story line heroine but Tracker Calloway will lay claim to the woman with whom he will fall in love. What ensues is the search for a killer, as Isabeau’s sight slowly returns.

Tracker Calloway doesn’t do relationships and has warned Isabeau Boudreaux that he will never fall in love but Isabeau wants a chance at a normal life having been babied by her brother and extended family for as long as she can remember . Isabeau is tired of the attempts on her life, often wondering if bad luck is the only luck she will ever know, but someone is targeting our story line heroine, and the Mackay family and friends have a large, extended reach.

The relationship between Tracker and Isabeau begins as a best friend’s, older brother relationship in which Isabeau is friends with Tracker’s foster sister Angel. Tracker’s attraction to Isabeau is immediate and strong but Tracker refuses to get involved with a woman he might not be around to protect. Isabeau wants to feel normal but everyone in her life treats her like glass including her half brother Burke, and US Navy SEALs Saul and Seth August. Isabeau has fallen in love with Tracker Calloway but Tracker has warned Isabeau he’s gone once the killer is found. The $ex scenes are erotic, passionate and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including most of the NAUTI series couples, and the second generation relations. We are introduced to Isabeau’s half brother Burke,and US Navy SEALs Saul and Seth August, and several members of the Reapers MC.

IN ISABEAU’S EYES is a story of obsession and betrayal, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is provocative and seductive; the characters are determined, dynamic and energetic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

#1 New York Times bestseller Lora Leigh is the author of the Navy SEALS, the Breeds, the Elite Ops, the Callahans, the Bound Hearts, and the Nauti series.

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SWEET SINNER (The Necklace Series 5) by Lisa Renee Jones-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2023

Bella Bailey. Tyler Hawk.

A deal sealed with far more than a kiss.

Passion. Mystery. Heartache. Betrayal. Lust. But is it love?

Hang tight for the dramatic, intensely romantic, wildly passionate continuation to the Tyler and Bella series.

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REVIEW: SWEET SINNER is the fifth instalment in Lisa Renee Jones’ contemporary, adult THE NECKLACE SERIES, and the second in Tyler and Bella’s erotic, romantic suspense trilogy. SWEET SINNER is the continuing story of attorneys thirty-four year old Tyler Hawk, and twenty-seven year old Bella Bailey. SWEET SINNER should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events of BASTARD BOSS. Bella is Dash Black’s (The Necklace trilogy) half-sister.

NOTE: If you have not read BASTARD BOSS there may be spoilers in. my review.

SOME BACKGROUND: Bella Bailey works as a contract attorney at Hawk Legal but months earlier, Tyler’s father, embittered and embroiled founder Jack Hawk murdered his girlfriend, and lost his own life in the fall-out. Fast forward three months, Tyler Hawk has yet to come to terms with the possible ramifications of what happened and why, when the reading of the will sends Tyler’s life into another unstoppable spiral. Conditions must be met, and if not, Tyler would lose everything he has accomplished including the woman he refuses to love.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tyler and Bella) SWEET SINNER follows in the wake of the discovery of the contents of Jack Hawk’s will. Tyler has twelve months to act on the terms of his father’s will or life as he knows it will come crashing down, possibly destroying the business in the process. The only woman Tyler wants in his future is our story line heroine Bella Bailey but Bella sees red when Tyler presents a contract for a marriage of convenience, a contract in which Bella believes the wrong message will be perceived. As Bella struggles back and forth between head and heart, Tyler knows Bella is the woman to claim his heart. Meanwhile Tyler’s fellow attorney Gavin McCloud is searching for an appropriate mate for our story line hero, but not all appears to be on the up and up with Gavin’s choices that are about to conflict with Tyler’s needs . What ensues is a series of misunderstandings, and misinterpretations affecting Bella Bailey’s fragile ego, and the continuation of the building but tempestuous relationship between our story line couple.

Bella Bailey is in love with Tyler Hawk but the terms of the will are too much to handle for our story line heroine. Bella believes nothing good will come from a relationship with the man who is currently her boss but Tyler is desperately struggling to keep the business and his head above the proverbial waters.

The relationship between Tyler and Bella a boss/employee, best friend’s sister, forbidden romance but Tyler has fallen in love with his best friend’s (Dash) sister, and needs a fiancé before the proverbial walls come tumbling down. As Bella continues to push Tyler at every opportunity, her mixed signals give way to desperation and hope. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense.

All of the same secondary and supporting characters return including Bella’s brother Dash and his fiance Allison Wright, attorney Gavin McCloud, and fixer / ex CIA agent Dierk Jordan, and the introduction of musician Becker Moses.

SWEET SINNER is a story of desperation and love, family and relationships, betrayal, secrets and lies. The fast paced, character driven premise is intriguing and gripping but most of the story focuses on the dance of desperation between Bella and Tyler; the romance is seductive; the characters are frantic and determined. SWEET SINNER ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

What If I Never (Dash & Allie 1)
Because I Can (Dash & Allie 2)
When I Say Yes (Dash & Allie 3)
Bastard Boss (Tyler & Bella 1)

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

I caress her legs, and kiss her inner thigh, my eyes finding her eyes. “Ask me what I’m going to do to you, Bella.”

“What are you going to do to me, Tyler?”

“Lick your nipples.” My lips trail up her leg, so very close to the place I know she wants me. “Lick your clit.” She breathes out a shaky breath and I lick right where I promise I would. She pants and I retreat, hands on her knees again. “Lick every inch of you until you beg me to make you come.”
Her lashes lower. “I really thought were in rush to be inside me.”

“I might even spank you,” I say.

Her eyes open. “Tyler,” she murmurs. “I—”

“You what? I ask, easing closer to her and feathering kisses up her leg.

She tilts her head back a moment, and then grabs my arms, as if she anticipates where my attention may lead next. “I don’t know,” she whispers.

“Let me help you figure it out.” I drag my mouth to just above her sex and allow my breath to trickle over her, and holy hell, my cock is so fucking hard it hurts.

She reaches for my hair, a sexy, desperate little sound sliding from her lips, her hips lifting ever so slightly in a plea for my mouth. I give her clit a lick. A small one, a tease. She pants out my name, “Tyler, please,” and I swear I feel my name on her lips like a stroke of her tongue on my cock. Practiced control is all that saves me and the promise of her satisfaction, but I don’t give her what she wants. Not yet.

My fingers slide along her sex, and I glance up at her. “You’re wet, baby. I like it.”

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones writes dark, edgy fiction including the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series and the upcoming, crime thriller The Poet. Suzanne Todd (producer of Alice in Wonderland and Bad Mom’s) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense.

Prior to publishing Lisa owned a multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine. She lives in Colorado with her husband, a cat that talks too much, and a Golden Retriever who is afraid of trash bags.

Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.

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