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You Said I Was Your Favorite by Monica Murphy-review tour

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You Said I Was Your Favorite (Lancaster Prep 5) by Monica Murphy-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19, 2023

Daisy Albright. Incredibly beautiful. Painfully shy.

Nobody in our class pays attention to the groundskeeper’s daughter and I think she likes it that way. Moving through the halls like a ghost, wandering across campus unnoticed. Am I the only one who actually sees her? Little Miss Daisy sitting in the front of the classroom, always the model student. Little Miss Daisy reading her romance books with the cute covers and hot content inside…

I’m considered the reckless Lancaster so when I get in trouble on the first day of school, my punishment is having to work in the headmaster’s office every day, stuck with Daisy. Staring at her pretty face, hearing her sweet voice, making her laugh.

The more I get to know her, the more obsessed I become. And I think she feels the same way.

The problem? She’s not part of my crowd. Daisy is the scholarship kid and no one approves of us together. Not my friends, not my parents and not her father. But I don’t care what anyone thinks. I’m going after what I want.

I’m going to make Little Miss Daisy mine.

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REVIEW:YOU SAID I WAS YOUR FAVORITE is the fifth instalment in Monica Murphy’s contemporary, young-new adult LANCASTER PREP romance series. This is eighteen year old, Archibald ‘Arch’ Lancaster, and Daisy Albright’s story line. YOU SAID I WAS YOUR FAVORITE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told by dual first person perspectives (Daisy and Arch) YOU SAID I WAS YOUR FAVORITE follows the building romance and relationship between our story couple. Arch Lancaster is the rich boy, heir apparent, and his family owns the prestigious and private high school Lancaster Prep but Arch never expected to find himself falling for the school groundskeeper’s daughter Daisy Albright but when forced to work together, Arch refuses to acknowledge his attraction and treats our heroine with intentional hurt. Daisy never expected to find herself the target of the school bully, not only does Arch treat her with disdain but his ex girlfriend is about to lay claim to our story line hero but Arch’s attitude quickly turns when he realizes that his verbal attacks have caused Daisy so much emotional pain and hurt. Working together softens the lines between our story line couple but their parents are determined to keep the couple apart. What ensues is the building but trepidatious relationship between Daisy and Arch, and the potential fall-out when Arch Lancaster and Daisy Albright are pulled apart by the people in their lives.

The world building continues to focus on the Lancaster family but we see a darker and snobbier attitude with the current parental units. Appearances and bloodlines are to be respected, and Daisy is deemed not good enough for our story line hero.

The relationship between Daisy and Arch begins as a bully romance. Archibald Lancaster treats Daisy with unbridled hatred, and words said in anger threaten the mental health of our story line heroine. Daisy will be targeted not only by Arch but by his former girlfriend who refuses to let go. Days together peal back the layers of hurt, and our couple find themselves falling in love against their parent’s wishes. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include several staff members and teachers; Daisy’s father Ralph Albright; Arch’s best friend JJ, and his ex girlfriend Cadence.

YOU SAID I WAS YOUR FAVORITE is a story of opposites: power and control, money and struggle, working class and upper class, discrimination and jealousy. There are the requisite young adult trope formulas: mean girls, bullies, faux friends, controlling adults, and threats to emotional health. The thought provoking premise is heart breaking and emotional; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined, dynamic and spirited.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Things I Wanted To Say
A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime
Birthday Kisses 2.5
Promises WE Meant to Keep
I’ll Always Be With You

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Reviewed by Sandy

Monica Murphy is the New York Times, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of the One Week Girlfriend series, the Billionaire Bachelors and The Rules series. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and has sold over one million copies worldwide. She is both self-published and published by Random House/Bantam and Harper Collins/Avon. She writes new adult, young adult and contemporary romance.

She is a wife and a mother of three who lives in central California on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere along with their one dog and too many cats. A self-confessed workaholic, when she’s not writing, she’s reading or hanging out with her husband and kids. She’s a firm believer in happy endings, though she will admit to putting her characters through angst-filled moments before they finally get that hard won HEA.

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Deception (Locked Security 2)by Senna Kincaid-review tour

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DECEPTION (Locked Security 2) by Senna Kincaid-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19,2023

To save her, he’ll risk it all. Even if it means missing his one chance at redemption.

When Everleigh Bennet’s brother disappears without a trace in the wilderness of Guyana, she goes on a trip to bring him back home. But instead of finding answers, she gets caught up with the local cartel.

Out of options and time, she finds solace in the most unlikely of places.

Lucius Costa never thought he’d be capable of betraying his team. But to save his daughter, he became the very thing he’d always despised: a traitor. Cast out, he takes on an impossible mission that leads him back onto a dark path he thought he’d never walk again.

But when shy Everleigh bursts into his life, he knows in order to save her, he’ll risk it all. Even if it means missing his one chance at redemption.

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REVIEW: DECEPTION is the second instalment in Senna Kincaid’s contemporary, adult LOCKED SECURITY erotic,romantic suspense series. This is accountant Everleigh Bennet, and Lucius Costa’s story line. DECEPTION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: DECEPTION was originally published under the pen name Sarah Peis

Told from dual first person perspectives (Everleigh and Lucius) DECEPTION follows American Everleigh Bennet as she searches for her brother in the wilds of Guyana. Never expecting to stir up trouble, Everleigh finds herself a prisoner of the South American Cartel, where she will be forced to work as an accountant for the baddest of the bad but Everleigh never expected to come face to face with her future in the guise of Lucius Costa, the man with whom Everleigh will fall in love. With the help of his right hand man Santino, Lucius puts a plan into motion to take down the man at the top, and in doing so, rescue the woman with whom he is falling in love. What ensues is the building relationship between Lucius and Everleigh, and the potential fall-out as Lucius is forced to say good bye to the woman he loves.

The world building focuses on Lucius Costa’s determination to take down the Cartel. As second in command, Lucius always thought he would gain control but trust must be earned, and no one trusted each other including our story line hero. Everleigh was desperate to find her brother, missing for months following a trip to Guyana but Everleigh will quickly discover not all was as it appeared to be.

The relationship between Everleigh and Lucius begins as prisoner and guard. Working by day as an accountant to the Cartel, Everleigh would struggle with her attraction to a man who could destroy her life but the heart wanted something the head knew was wrong, and Everleigh found herself falling for our story line hero. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Lucius’s right hand man Santino, as well as housekeeper/cook Mariana; Cartel boss Maurizio, Everleigh’s brother Archer Bennett, her best friend Thea, and the return of Gunner and Freya (Stealth #1).

DECEPTION is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, secrets and lies,family and friendships, forgiveness and love. The premise is dramatic, intriguing and edgy; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, dynamic and determined.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one STEALTH

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Reviewed by Sandy

Come to the dark side, we have cookies

Books are my passion and I have always been an avid reader. Sneaking my mom’s romance books when I was too young to read them turned into a lifelong obsession.

And now I not only read kissing books, I also get to write them. Dark romance and romantic suspense have always been favourites of mine to read, and I hope you enjoy the worlds and characters in my books as much as I love creating them.

I currently live in a small town in Victoria, Australia, with the love of my life, our two little humans and two fur babies.

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GHOSTS (The Syndicate 4) by RG Angel-a review

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GHOSTS (The Syndicate 4) by RG Angel-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 18, 2023

Jiro
Haunted by my past, I came close to ruining my best friend’s life.
To atone for my sins, I had to return to the place where it all began.
Unexpectedly, solace arrived as a crying girl with purple hair, a haunting link to my history that rendered her untouchable.
Her plea for help compelled me to answer.
Perhaps by aiding her, I could find redemption for myself.
Hope
Amid my brother’s disappearance, I longed for a savior.
Little did I expect to find one in a cemetery.
Jiro Saito, my late sister’s ex-boyfriend and my childhood crush, emerged as that unexpected hero.
He’s a complex blend of danger, scars, and haunting memories.
Strangely, I still long for him, despite knowing he views me only as a way to soothe his guilt.
Perhaps he can help my brother.
And maybe, just maybe, I can rescue Jiro too.

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REVIEW:  GHOSTS is the fourth instalment in RG Angel’s contemporary, adult THE SYNDICATE erotic, crime world romance series. This is thirty four year old former Yakuza second in command Jiro Saito, and twenty-two year old Hope Myers’ story line. GHOSTS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jiro and Hope) following two time lines, GHOSTS focuses on the hunt for our heroine’s missing brother. Twelves years earlier, a then twenty-two year old Jiro Saito’s girlfriend Anna was gunned down, and our hero believed the bullet was meant for him. Fast forward to present day, Jiro’s guilt has yet to be alleviated but when Anna’s sister Hope asks Jiro for help finding her missing brother, Jiro had no idea that Hope would be the balm to his pain. As Jiro and the Yakuza go in search of Hope’s brother Leo, secrets with reveal a pain like no other for our story line heroine. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Jiro and Hope, and the potential fall-out as Jiro’s time with Hope comes to a close.

The world building continues to look at the blended yet separate worlds of the underground, criminal lifestyle. The deeper Jiro begins to dig, the more he suspects that Hope’s brother is involved in something bad. Still struggling with the murder of the woman he once loved, Jiro knows it is only a matter of time before his life bleeds into the heart of our story line heroine.

The relationship between Jiro and Hope is one of immediate attraction but Jiro continues to carry too much guilt and grief, and with the reappearance of Hope Myers, Jiro suspects the guilt will never be assuaged. As our couple circle one another with their barely veiled sexual attraction, Jiro suspects Hope is the only woman who could ever control his heart, even though he believes he does not deserve a second chance at love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of Jiro’s former boss Hoka and his wife Violet (Her Ruthless Warrior 1) , Jiro’s man Oda, as well as Hope’s boss Max, and Hope’s struggling mother. Most of the previous story line characters are present or by way of mention.

GHOSTS is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, dysfunctional family dynamics, forgiveness, acceptance and love but to add, not as dark as many Mafia related story lines. The fast paced premise is heart breaking and emotional; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are desperate and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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In addition to being an International Bestselling Author, I wear many hats – a trained lawyer, a globe-trotter, a coffee addict, and a cheese aficionado.

When I’m not immersed in lawyerly mayhem or crafting Contemporary Romance stories filled with heart, heat, and a touch of darkness, you’ll find me enjoying indoor activities in rainy (yet beautiful) Britain. These activities often include reading, indulging in TV series, and playing with my crazy puppies.

I hope my stories transport you to dreamlike worlds and bring as much joy to your heart as they bring to mine while writing them.

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My Boyfriend is a Vampire by Eva Knight-review

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?My Boyfriend is a Vampire by Eva Knight-review?

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19, 2023

Hazy Florence is on track to graduate top of her class but she’s determined to have a little fun along the way.

As soon as she lays eyes on her mysterious and swoony new neighbour – Godric Hawthorn – Hazy knows he is just what she needs and they instantly fall for each other.

But this is no quintessential college romance. Godric has a secret . . . he’s a vampire.

Dating a vampire comes with its own messy complications. And then there’s Hazy’s jealous ex-boyfriend who’s dangerously close to the truth.

Can Hazy protect her boyfriend’s blood-sucking secret?

Or could there be more at stake than Hazy and Godric’s hearts?

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REVIEW:MY BOYFRIEND IS A VAMPIRE by Eva Knight aka Helena Hunting is a contemporary, new adult, stand alone paranormal, romance story line focusing on three hundred year old vampire Godric Hawthorn, and twenty-two year old, med student Hazey ‘Hazy’ Florence.

Told from dual first person perspective (Hazy and Godric) MY BOYFRIEND IS A VAMPIRE follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Godric Hawthorn and his brothers Laz and Hunter are vampires who have renovated and refurbished the ‘haunted mansion’ on campus but Godric never expected to come face to face with his future in the guise of human female, twenty-two year old Hazy Florence. Hazy and Godric are both pre-med students, lab partners and eventual lovers but Hazy’s past refuses to let go, threatening the status quo of vampires living amongst the human population. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Hazy and Godric, and the potential fall-out as Hazy’s former boyfriend is determined to prove there is something different about Godric and his brothers.

The world building focuses on college life/dorm life. Hazy lives with her best friends Satya and Alyssa, while Godric lives with his brothers Hunter and Laz but as Godric and Hazy’s relationship becomes something more, the ex-boyfriend is determined to prove there is more to Godric than anyone could have ever imagined.

The relationship between Hazy and Godric is one of immediate attraction but Godric is a vampire, and is hoping to keep his preternatural abilities behind closed doors Hazy will witness something she should not see, and her life is in peril unless the man that she loves is willing to reveal the truth. Hazy will quickly learn that life with a vampire is more than she could have ever imagined, including the love of a man who has lived for hundreds of years. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate , without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Hazy’s roomates and friends Satya and Alyssa: Hazy’s Ex boyfriend Blaine; Godric’s Brothers Hunter, and Laz, as well as Hazy’s parents and four over protective brothers. I am hoping the author has plans for Hunter and Laz.

MY BOYFRIEND IS A VAMPIRE is a slow building but cute and charming read akin to another popular teen-vampire romance series. The comparisons and similarities are numerous including a direct reference and Halloween party that reveals a humorous side to the vampires. The premise is entertaining and easy to read; the romance is seductive; the characters are fun, sassy and lively. I did struggle with the some of the language including the oft-used ‘boned’ when referencing $ex -the story felt dumbed-down for a younger audience.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Her Last Words by Carolyn Arnold – a Review

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Her Last Words by Carolyn Arnold – a Review

 

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The glow from the fireplace throws an eerie light over the woman’s carefully arranged body, her lifeless eyes reflecting the flames that slowly burn the evidence of who did this to her…

When Detective Amanda Steele is called to the brutal murder scene of successful local author Felicity Kelley, her blood runs cold. Because Amanda not only knew the victim, but was the last person Felicity called moments before she was murdered. Plagued with guilt that she never answered, Amanda is left wondering whether she could have prevented the murder, and vows to catch the killer, no matter what.

Desperately searching the crime scene for clues, Amanda is shocked when she discovers a Queen of Hearts playing card, suggesting the murder could be an imitation of a scene from Felicity’s bestselling crime novel. Terrified that she is dealing with a crazed fan who could strike again, Amanda’s worst fears are confirmed when another innocent woman is viciously murdered, with the same chilling calling card left behind.

But when Amanda connects the murders with a cold case from fifteen years ago, a case that Felicity appears to have been researching for her next novel, she is forced to question if the killer’s motive is even more sinister than she first suspected. But the closer Amanda gets to unearthing this motive, the closer she gets to becoming the next victim…

 

 

 

Review:

Her Last Words by Carolyn Arnold is the 9th book in her fantastic Detective Amanda Steele series. I am a big fan of Arnold, having read most of her books, and I love this series, which continues with another great addition.  Her Last Words was a fantastic read, with me unable to put the book down.

Amanda Steele, our heroine, is a homicide detective in Dumfries, Virginia Police Department. Amanda returns home from a vacation with her boyfriend Logan and adopted daughter, Zoe: when she sees a voice message from a famous writer, Felicity Kelley. The following morning, Amanda receives word that Felicity Kelley was found murdered.  Since she and Trent were on an old case revolving Felicity’ sister, they both headed to the crime scene, and were given control of finding the case. Felicity was stabbed with a knife in her heart, as well as a Queen of Hearts playing card in her throat, which turns out to be a clue from Felicity’s newest bestselling crime novel.

In a short time, Amanda begins to connect the murders from a cold case 15 years ago, which Felicity was researching for her next novel. Amanda and Trent interview all the people involved with a publishing house, as well as investigating the dead woman from 15 years ago, to tie in the missing pieces. When another woman is murdered, with the same Queen of Hearts playing card, her and Trent suspect that someone is trying to throw them off the case.

I loved how Amanda is able to allow herself to take a weekend off to be with her daughter and Logan, to spend some quiet fun peaceful time away from the case. This was a very good change.  Her and Trent make great partners, always helping each other.

What follows is an exciting, suspenseful, intriguing, tense mystery, that kept me unable to put the book down, as this was a fantastic thriller. From the start, you become engrossed into the story. The last third of the book was fast-paced, intense, exciting thriller, with many twists along the way. To say too much more would be spoilers.

Her Last Words was another fantastic crime thriller that held my breath throughout.  This once again is an excellent police procedural, great characters, gripping storyline, and surprise twists along the way.  Her Last Words was once again so very well written by Carolyn Arnold, which is the norm for this author; as I am loving this series. If you like mystery thrillers, police procedural, then you need to be reading this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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House of Gods (Royal Houses 4) by KA Linde-review tour

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House of Gods (Royal Houses 4) by KA Linde-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 17 2023

On the other side of a portal, Kerrigan Argon lands in the home of the gods–alone.

She’s lost everything: Her family. Her magic. Her world.

Even her dark Fae prince, Fordham Ollivier, has disappeared. She has no where to turn, and no idea how to survive in this new world.

The first kind face in the crowd gives Kerrigan hope. Until her would-be helpers, kidnap and deliver her into a new kind of hell and the only chance to get home–the gladiator ring.

Win the gladiator tournament and receive a gift from the gods.

Kerrigan is determined to gain that boon to save her people.

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REVIEW:Fourth book in this amazing series. You won’t really be able to read this book without reading the others first, it will make more sense to read in order.

Book four starts where we left book three (House of Curses) ….

Kerrigan and Ford reemerge from a portal to find out they’ve come out in her mothers land!! (I’d like to say more, but I don’t want to spoil anything)

Then Kerrigan tries fighting her way back to her own realm and people (and that’s when it gets interesting)

If your looking for a recap, it’s best you go back and read through book three (which was what I did) we don’t get bogged down with previous information (which in this case would have been helpful, as it’s been a while since book three was released)

I couldn’t put it down once I started. The action is fast. The words just flow off the page and into a wonderful read. (I’d watch them if ever considered for a series or set of films)

This plays with all of your emotions. We meet new and old friends, new allies are formed. Betrayal/battles/twists and turns. Heartbreaking moments that will have you reaching for the tissues ?and a family reunion that could have gone either way!!

I loved the gladiator battle, very descriptive (almost a Russel Crowe moment) Felt sad that Kerrigan is without her magic at the moment, and you kept hoping she’d find it. But instead we watch as she overcomes her lack of magic, Kerrigan is nothing but resourceful.

The ending came far too quick, and now we have to wait for the next book.

It’s not a cliffhanger ending, but it does set us up for I’m assuming the last battle and book.

And I can’t wait.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
House of Dragons
House of Shadows
House of Curses

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Reviewed by Julie B ?

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K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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Defying Evil (Blood is Thicker Than 1) by Abbie Roads-review tour

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Defying Evil (Blood is Thicker Than 1) by Abbie Roads-review tour & giveaway

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 17, 2023

He’s the son of a serial killer.
She’s his father’s only surviving victim.
He’s obsessed with her.
She’s frightened of him.
Before it’s all over they’ll need each other to survive.

Cain Killion’s life has revolved around blood. From a childhood of torture by his father, to his gruesome ability to solve crimes.

When a current case is directly connected to his past, there’s only one person with answers. But she isn’t talking, and the bodies are stacking up. The solution… Kidnap her.

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REVIEW:DEFYING EVIL is the first instalment in Abbie Roads contemporary, adult BLOOD IS THICKER THAN dark, paranormal, romantic suspense series. This is thirty year old, FBI consultant Cain Killian, and Mercy Ledger’s story line.

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

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Cain and Mercy DEFYING EVIL follows in the wake of a murder similar to murders committed years before by a serial killer and Cain’s father Adam Killian.With only one known survivor, Cain wants to ask Mercy Ledger about the circumstances of her family’s murder but will quickly discover that all is not well in Mercy’s life. On the run together, Cain and Mercy are at odds with which direction to turn the death of several people connected to our couple’s life reveals a possible copy-cat looking pushing the buttons of Mercy and Cain.

Cain Killian grew up the son of a serial killer, a young man thrown into the pits of his father’s depravity, and as such, Cain has the ability to ‘read’ blood. With his ability, Cain is an asset to the FBI, and is called in when his special circumstances are required. Mercy Ledger lost everything to Adam Killian but in the face of evil, developed her own ability to sense when darkness is near ..but..for all intents and purposes, our couple are more often than not the targets of madmen, leaving one or both fighting for their life, therefore I question Mercy’s true psychic powers.

The relationship between Cain and Mercy begins as a rescue. A close friend is desperate to protect our story line heroine but Cain may be too late when evil has already inflicted the damage to Mercy Ledger. On the run, and in hiding, Cain and Mercy will dance around their attraction but Mercy believes she is not good enough, and Cain struggles with the darkness in his past. The $ex scenes are intimate.

There is a large ensemble cast of dark, questionable and interesting characters including Cain’s mentor/foster father/ friend and FBI agent MacNeil Anderson, agent Dolan Watts, Dr. Payne, and Cain’s father Adam Killian. The requisite evil has many faces.

DEFYING EVIL is a story of power and control, obsession and madness, acceptance and love, all set in the same vein as the author’s BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE series, where each investigator has some psychic powers. The premise is intriguing, dramatic and edgy; the romance is intense; the characters are broken , abused and desperate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Abbie Roads loves Snickers Parfaits and acrylic pour painting. It’s her new obsession. The pour painting. Not the parfaits. Though the parfaits would qualify as an obsession too. She spends her days a mental health counselor always looking on the brightside, but at night she likes to write dark and dangerous things—with kissing and sexy times. She loves reading inspirational quotes and stories about serial killers. She is married to her favorite fellow and they have two cranky old rescue dogs that are not spoiled. Not at all. Okay. Maybe a little. Alright, the dogs are terribly spoiled, but they do give lots of cuddles and kisses in return.

Her first book RACE THE DARKNESS was a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Pick for Fall.

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PUCK YES (My Hockey Romance 2) by Lauren Blakely-review

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PUCK YES (My Hockey Romance 2) by Lauren Blakely-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 9, 2023

The hotshot new hockey player, the veteran team captain, and the woman they fall for when she becomes the new team mascot in a fake marriage hockey rom com!

When my ex trades me out for a better model—my boss—I don’t take getting screwed over lying down.

Instead, I get a glow up, not only landing a new job with the hockey team but also scoring the city’s hot new hockey player as my plus one to my ex’s wedding. Then, the sexy team captain starts flirting with me, too.

But one night after a win, I accidentally marry that intense new guy after the captain dares us to say I do. One dare leads to another, and I’m experiencing double the pleasure as I say puck yes to both players sharing me on my wedding night.

In the morning, when hubby and I are on our way to get an annulment, the team owner spots our rings and invites the new it couple to attend her upcoming charity golf tournament.

Looks like I have to fake it as Mrs. Hockey for the hockey season and the wedding season. There’s only one problem.

We’re not just a couple. Both guys want more of me.

And pretty soon I’ve got a bigger problem – I’m falling for my fake husband and my secret boyfriend at the same time.

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REVIEW: PUCK YES is the second instalment in Lauren Blakely’s contemporary, adult MY HOCKEY ROMANCE erotic, MFM, hockey romance series. This is fashion influencer- blogger/team mascot Ivy Samuels, San Francisco Avengers team captain Stefan Christiansen, and new Avenger Hayes Armstrong’s storyline. PUCK YES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty, Any important information from the previous story lines is reveal where necessary. Ivy is the sister of Ryker Samuels (Double Pucked 1).

Told from three first person perspectives (Ivy, Stefan, Hayes) PUCK YES follows the building romance and relationship between Ivy, Stefan and Hayes. Ivy is a fashion blogger who has been dumped by her boyfriend, a boyfriend who is now engaged to Ivy’s boss, a woman who has invited Ivy to the wedding of the year but things go from bad to worse when Ivy is asked to be the fashion reporter for her ex’s wedding. Needing a plus one, Ivy asks her new neighbor, hockey player Hayes Armstrong to be her plus one but a new job as the team mascot, and a dare from the team players, finds Hayes and Ivy married in Vegas, a marriage that is about to include a sexy boyfriend. Enter team captain Stefan Christiansen, the third member of Ivy and Haye’s wedding union. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Ivy, Stefan and Hayes, and the potential fall-out as the ‘marriage on a dare’ quickly turns into something more.

The relationship between Ivy, Hayes and Stefan is one of immediate attraction. Ivy’s new neighbor Hayes Armstrong likes to garden in the nude, and it is his first introduction to Ivy that Hayes quickly offers up his status as plus one, a status that comes with his friendship with team captain Stefan. Ivy Samuels is attracted to both men, and both men are shamelessly attracted to our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate with multiple partner scenarios.

We are introduced to Ivy’s best friend and roommate Jackson, her former boyfriend Xander, and soon to be ex-boss Simone, as well as the return of Ivy’ brother Ryker Samuels, his girlfriend Trina and their third Chase.

PUCK YES is a fun and flirty story of love and acceptance, betrayal and moving on. The slow building premise is interesting, entertaining and spicy; the romance is tender and spirited; the characters are dynamic and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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