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FIGHTING FOR ADALYN (Redemption Harbor Security 3) by Katie Reus

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FIGHTING FOR ADALYN (Redemption Harbor Security 3) by Katie Reus-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 28, 2024

She trusted the wrong person…

And got good people killed. While Adalyn will live with that mistake forever, she finally got justice. Even if it cost more than she’d imagined. But the past has come back to haunt her—and it wants revenge. An old enemy is out to destroy everything she holds dear, starting with her sister. He’s targeting all her former haunts and connections in New Orleans, using the wildness of Mardi Gras week to commit his crimes.

He thought she betrayed him and never looked back…

Rowan, veteran Marine, has hated Adalyn for getting his team killed. Until he discovers that the former CIA agent risked everything to stop the real perpetrator. Now they’re racing against the clock to stop a faceless madman determined to kill them and as many people as possible before the week is over. If they can’t figure out who he is or what his endgame is, an entire city could go up in flames—with them in it.

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REVIEW:  FIGHTING FOR ADALYN is the third instalment in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult REDEMPTION HARBOR SECURITY romantic suspense series-a spin off from the author’s Redemption Harbor series. This is former CIA agent Adalyn Bonnevies, and former Marine Rowan. FIGHTING FOR ADALYN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person perspectives including Rowan and Adalyn, FIGHTING FOR ADALYN follows in the aftermath of the murder of Adalyn’s sister’s roommate. Years earlier, CIA agent Adalyn Bonnevies was part of a team trying to shut down a drug smuggling ring in the Middle East but everything imploded, and the only other survivor blamed our heroine for everything that went wrong. Fast forward to present day, someone is targeting Adalyn Bonnevies, and former Marine Rowan has been called in to assist the team at Redemption Harbor Security but Adalyn wants nothing to do with the man who made it clear he hated the ground upon which she walked, and our heroine struggles to accept any help from Rowan himself. As the threats against Adalyn get more personal, Rowan declares himself guardian and protector of the woman with whom he is falling in love. What ensues is the search for a killer, and the fall-out as Rowan becomes collateral damage in a killer’s need to destroy our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on the past and the present, and the possibility that someone involved in the original op has targeted our story line heroine. As the killer targets everything and everyone from Adalyn’s past, our heroine battles between head and heart, falling for a man who once declared his hatred for Adalyn Bonnevies.

The relationship between Adalyn and Rowan is a friends to enemies to frenemies to lovers relationship in which Adalyn struggles to accept Rowan’s apologies, apologies in the face of the threats against our story line heroine. From corrupt politicians and a personal need for vengeance, Adalyn is targeted for sins of the past. The $ex scenes are passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Several members of the original Redemption Harbor team return in secondary and supporting roles. We are introduced to Adalyn’s sister Fleur, as well as Redemption Harbor agent Tiago.There is something developing between Tiago and Fleur.

FIGHTING FOR ADALYN is a story of vengeance and madness, betrayal and obsession, family and friendships, relationships and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Fighting For Hailey
Fighting For Reese

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Reviewed by Sandy

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

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

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Ethan’s Sky (Kings of Fury MC 1) by JL Quincy-review tour

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☠️Ethan’s Sky (Kings of Fury MC 1) by JL Quincy-review tour☠️

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 13, 2024

Skyler

My best friend died, leaving me to guard her secrets.
I never thought her secrets would become my nightmare.
I did what I had to do to survive, I ran.
Leaving everyone I love behind, including him.
I carried a piece of him with me, until it was taken away from me too.
Broken, angry, and tired of running, I fought.
For my life, the parts of myself I thought were lost, and for him.
He hates me, thinks I betrayed his family.
He’s the only thing I could never let go, no matter how many times I tried.
Would he love me again if he knew my secrets? If he knew why I had to run?
When my past comes back to haunt me, will he protect me,
or throw me to the Devil himself?

Ethan
She knows what happened to my sister.
She could’ve put the man responsible behind bars,
But instead, he got off free and clear, and she ran away.
She was supposed to be my forever.
Six years have passed and now she’s back in town ready to restart her life.
I want her gone.
Until a trouble comes looking for her.
She’s been keeping secrets, protecting those whose job it is to protect her.
I’ll fight her demons, then I’m going to make up for lost time.
And she’s never getting away from me again.

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REVIEW:ETHAN’S SKY is the first instalment in Jl Quincy’s contemporary, adult KINGS OF FURY MC: OAKRIDGE erotic, MC romance series. This is twenty-four year old club dancer Skyler Sinclair, and Kings of Fury MC Road Captain Ethan Anderson’s story line.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Skyler and Ethan) using present day and memories from the past, ETHAN’S SKY follows in the perceived betrayal by our story line heroine. Approximately six years earlier, Ethan lost his sister and blamed the woman he loved, Skyler Sinclair, a woman who disappeared without a trace leaving a grieving Ethan to fend for himself. Fast forward to present day, Skyler is returning home to the protection of the Kings of Fury MC, a return precipitated by the murder of someone she loved but all is not well upon Skyler’s return-Ethan is determined to destroy the woman he once loved, ensuring Skyler is not welcome back, regardless of her previous connections with the Kings of Fury MC. Someone else is taking aim, targeting our story line heroine, and in doing so, threatens the club that has always had her back. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Skyler and Ethan, and the potential fall-out as the sins of the past take aim at Skyler Sinclair.

The world building is detailed, complex and often redundant. There are numerous names and plenty of info dumping throughout the story line, setting the stage for future stories. We are up close and person with the secrets from the past, secrets that destroyed both Ethan and Skyler, and set into motion a six year need for betrayal by the man Skyler still loves.

The relationship between Skyler and Ethan is a rekindling romance but a romance that is struggling in the face of secrets and lies. Skyler is hiding the truth about what happened years before, a truth many members of the Kings of Fury MC know only too well. As Skyler prepares for the firestorm that is Ethan Anderson, Ethan battles between head and heart believing Skyler was responsible for the death of his sister. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Kings of Fury MC, Devil’s Order MC, and Vincenzo Parisi. The requisite evil has many faces.

ETHAN’S SKY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, murder and obsession, power and control, family, forgiveness, acceptance and love. The premise is captivating but comprehensive-I think some editing may be necessary as the number of characters is exhaustive, and the duplication of information is unnecessary. Overall, a great start to an entertaining and interesting new MC series.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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JL Quincy is a loving wife to her best friend and forever love, and a mother of many. Currently living out her best life in the great state of Texas and riding out Mother Nature’s mood swings on the daily. When she’s not writing about brooding alpha-males and the women who bring them to their knees while steeling their hearts, you can find her spending time with her family and friends, reading, gardening, or watching SCE football or NHL hockey.

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Stolen Sin (Bianco Crime Family 2) by BB Hamel-review

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Stolen Sin (Bianco Crime Family 2) by BB Hamel-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 5, 2024

My boss caught me trying to steal from him.
My punishment?
Get pregnant with his baby.

My father was scammed out of everything he owns, and I need to find a way to bail him out of trouble.

Which is how I end up trying to steal from my boss—only to find a bag filled with blindfolds, ropes, and handcuffs, instead of crisp hundreds.

Turns out the kink stash belongs to Simon Bianco, powerful heir to the Bianco Crime Family.

He’s brutally handsome and beyond terrifying, and he catches me trying to rip him off.

That’s when he makes his marry him, pretend to be his wife, give him an heir, and he’ll make sure my father’s set for life.

Only I’m pretty sure he wants to experiment with what’s in the bag…

Now I’ll find out of I can have a baby with a gorgeous monster.

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REVIEW:STOLEN SIN is the second instalment in BB Hamel’s contemporary, adult BIANCO CRIME FAMILY erotic, Mafia romance series set in the author’s Rossi Crime Family world.This is thirty-three year old, heir to the throne Simon Bianco, and twenty-three year old, bar server Emily Hayes’ story line. STOLEN SIN 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 (Emily and Simon) STOLEN SIN follows in the wake of Don Alessandro Bianco’s spiral. Having been shot, and struggling in his recovery, he gives his son Simon an ultimatum. Simon sees the ultimatum as a veiled threat to his succession, forcing our hero to choose a wife. When Simon catches Emily Hayes attempting to steal money from the bar, Simon blackmails Emily into marriage, in an effort to appease his father’s need for control but all does not go according to plan when Don Alessandro takes aim at our story line couple while a war for power threatens more than just the man at the top. What ensues is the marriage of convenience between Emily and Simon, and the potential fall-out as the fight for power becomes personal and deadly.

The world building focuses on the war between the Bianco Crime family and Luciano Santoro. Alessandro Bianco has been preparing to hand over power to Simon but Luciano Santoro has other plans, and Emily is standing in the way.

The relationship between Emily and Simon is a marriage of convenience . Emily is caught in a compromising position, and Simon, needing a wife, makes Emily an offer she cannot refuse. With her father’s struggling, Emily is in no position to argue, and finds herself married to a man she knows nothing about. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

We are reintroduced to Simon’s siblings: Davide and his wife Stefania, Angelo, Laura, Elena; their parents Alessandro and Freddie, as well as Emily’s father.

STOLEN SIN is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and acceptance, secrets and lies, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and startling; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate and resolute.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Little Sunshine (Black Resorts 2) by Layla Frost-review

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Little Sunshine (Black Resorts 2) by Layla Frost -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 11, 2024

I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth.

Mine was gold, diamond encrusted, and held in place by household staff.

With a trust fund I’d never be able to blow through, I didn’t need to work a day in my life. I sure as hell didn’t need the kind of job I had.

But I wasn’t in it for the money. It was for personal satisfaction. A love of a job well done. What’s that saying about never working a day in your life if you love breaking fingers and burying bodies where they’ll never be found?

I might be paraphrasing, but it was still the truth.

My boss’ wife called me a goon—and she wasn’t wrong. As second-in-command, I did whatever needed to keep Black Resorts running smoothly. That often included the aforementioned violence since Vegas wasn’t short on people who deserved it.

The rarity was those who deserved protection.

Like Mila.

Liar. Thief. And my little ray of pessimistic sunshine.

Her spoon wasn’t silver. Hell, it wasn’t even a spoon. It was a plastic spork that she hustled and fought for, and she’d always done it alone.

But that changed the second she nearly passed out in my arms.

She called me a behemoth.

I wanted her to call me Daddy.

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REVIEW:Little Sunshine is the second installment in the Black Resorts series by the brilliant Layla Frost. As a long time fan of this author, I recommend reading book one in the series before dipping your toes in with Ash and Mila, while it is not required, the book can be read as a standalone, but one is just as yummy. Little Sunshine is a slow burn, age gap, BDSM romance.

Mila life has its own personal little black rain cloud 🌧️ that has followed her around since…well birth if I think about it. Her Mom is the worst, and with her latest round of crazy has put poor Mila in one of the worst positions ever. A position of desperation. One that leads her to do something so stupid, but even more, it may have just saved her life. After getting caught stealing at her job, she is caught by Daddy Ash, insisting she return what she took, Mila takes off. Fight or flight and all that right? Too bad for Mila though, flight is always her go to. Now don’t get this story wrong, Daddy Ash isn’t a knight in shining armor. He is an anti-hero through and through, but one in designer suits and ready and willing to get his hands dirty for her.

Throughout this slow burn romance, I was waiting for a few things to happen and when they did, boy oh boy was the slow burn worth the wait! When Mila FINALLY stands up to her hella shady Mother was one of the best parts of this book lol Seeing Mila learn to trust Ash, and him finally earning that trust from her was so so good. And lets not forget the spice that this book has because of course there is plenty, the rope play was personally a hand fanning moment for me. Overall I can both read and feel how much love and care Ms. Author put into her work and I am so pleased to have read it. If you love an anti-hero who will do anything for his love, Daddy/Dom play and a HEA then this is definitely the read for you!

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Reviewed by Sarah

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TRICK ( Manchester Chapter: Untamed Sons MC 8) by Jessica Ames

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TRICK ( Manchester Chapter: Untamed Sons MC 8) by Jessica Ames-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 31, 2024

Trick

My life ended in the blink of an eye. Everything I held in my heart was shattered by one bullet. Bound in my anger, I did the only thing I could and took revenge. It took eight months for me to come out of that vengeance-fuelled rage and realise I was losing the most important thing in my life: my daughter, Sophia and my club family. Rebuilding bridges and making amends is the only thing that matters now. I have to focus on my kid, and on reclaiming my rightful place in the Sons. But grief is a savage beast and I find comfort in the one person I know understands how I feel. Heidi has also suffered, but I find she’s a puzzle I can’t solve.

Heidi

Every day it feels like I’m drowning in my grief and my pain, until Sophia comes into my life. She gives me purpose and reminds me that life is worth living. For too long the shadows of my past have pulled me into the darkness and it’s time to start existing again. The club was once my sanctuary, my safe haven, but it’s become a prison. I know what the brothers and old ladies think about me and what they whisper behind closed doors. They think I’m crazy, unhinged, disloyal, but everything I’ve done has been to protect the people I love.

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REVIEW: TRICK is the eight and final instalment in Jessica Ames’ contemporary, adult UNTAMED SON MC: MANCHESTER CHAPTER erotic, MC romance series. This is Trick and Heidi’s story line. TRICK can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order, or at the very least books six and seven where Trick’s life begins to spiral out of control.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Trick and Heidi) TRICK follows the building relationship between Heidi and Trick. Approximately sixteen months earlier, Trick’s pregnant wife was murdered, leaving Trick a single father but a father in need of desperate revenge. Disobeying his club, Trick went on a rampage that would eventually target the Untamed Sons MC, leaving Trick struggling for a place with the family he once loved. Meanwhile, Heidi, having suffered her own losses a few years earlier, volunteers to look after Trick’s daughter Sophia, in the wake of her father’s disappearance . With Trick’s return, he and Heidi struggle to accept what happened and why, and the Untamed Sons MC want their piece of flesh, taking aim at our story line hero but the enemy is still free, and once again, Heidi and Trick will be targeted in a game of betrayal and revenge.

The world building focuses on love and loss; on betrayal and vengeance; on desperation and determination as Trick must make amends for the pain he caused even though his pain Is great if not greater than those who are demanding reparations. Heidi has struggled since the murder of her husband, and a loss of which she keeps close to her heart. Falling for Trick was never in the cards but raising his daughter gives Heidi purposes, going forward.

The relationship between Heidi and Trick begins out of necessity. Trick disappears for weeks at a time, seeking revenge for the loss of his wife but Trick forgot about the child he left behind, and in doing so, Heidi stepped forward to help raise a child that wasn’t her own. As Trick and Heidi’s life becomes entangled, secrets reveal a devastating loss for our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters many of whom take aim at our story line hero. Trick has lost the trust and friendships from the people he once called brother but grief and death take its’ toll on everyone differently.

TRICK is a story of loss and grief, struggle and purpose, secrets and lies, forgiveness, acceptance and love. The premise is dramatic and emotional; the romance is fated; the characters are broken but struggling to heal.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Howler
Blackjack
Terror
Brewer
Hawk
Rage
Skye

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Reviewed by Sandy

Jessica Ames lives in a small market town in the Midlands, England. She lives with her dog and when she’s not writing, she’s playing with crochet hooks.

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Blood Weaver/Lost Heir by Karina Espinosa-review tour

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🧡❤️Blood Weaver/Lost Heir (Blood Weaver 1 & 2) by Karina Espinosa-review tour🧡❤️

Blood Weaver
(Blood Weaver Trilogy Book 1)
by Karina Espinosa
Release Date: January 26, 2024

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As the last female blood mage, many would kill to claim the power surging through her veins.

For years Leila has hidden.

Who she is.

Where she came from.

What she can do.

But the long-lost Princess refuses to run forever. Those she loves lied to her. Betrayed her for a greater good. Even in her absence, she’s being used as a pawn in political power plays.

Now, Leila is determined to discover why.

As luck would have it, she has an unlikely ally on her side. Ronan, the audacious heir of a rival clan, feels the need to protect the beautiful, hidden royal any way he can. Despite the strife of their opposing lineages, theirs is a dance of passion and peril, where every stolen glance and forbidden touch sends ripples through their world.

Yet even his loyalty is tested when Leila’s fated calling is exposed.

Thrust into a world she no longer remembers, Leila must fight to discover who she can trust as malicious threats close in from all sides. In a world where the past casts long shadows, Leila will discover that the threads of fate can be rewoven … but not without a cost.

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REVIEW: A well thought out book, with a plot that is fast paced, full of twists and OMG moments!

Leila is the town healer, but she hides a huge secret, the only other person who knows this is her closest and only true friend. Being a blood mage has her hiding her ability, it’s a rare calling. Her blood can heal. So it makes her valuable, vulnerable and in her eyes just a commodity!

The story starts with a claim that the lost princess has been found and is being held hostage! It makes Leila chuckle, but mirth soon disperses and in its place is worry and caution. The Crimson Clan are coming to her town, and with their arrival, her world that she has created, slowly unravels!!

Hiding for ten long years from (we find out eventually) her past, Leila has worked hard to conceal her actual identity. So when the Crimson Clan come, it confirms her worse nightmare, then twist one comes into play….

There is a lot going on in this book, it actually felt longer than it was. Twists/turns/betrayal and allies who aren’t really what they seem! The book takes you on a rollercoaster of a ride. Your emotions will be all over the place by the time you read the last page. I didn’t leave it alone until I hit the last jaw dropping page….

You have to admire Leila as the hits just keep coming. She’s a loyal and compassionate character. So to hide from her family had to have been hard (although after reading certain parts of the book I do understand why) 🤫 people she thinks are friends betray her! And she’s even tortured by a so-called friend!

Ronan/Prince Caelan and even brother Prince Marcellus have roles to play. I’m not sure I really trust any of them at this point! But Leila can only see the good in them (that’s going to bite her on the a$$!!)

So, if you’re a fan of hidden identity, betrayal, romance and heavy on the angst then you are going to just inhale this book.

I’m looking to seeing where book two (Lost Heir) will take us.

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Reviewed by Julie B🦋

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Lost Heir
(Blood Weaver Trilogy Book 2)
by Karina Espinosa
Release Date: June 14, 2024

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In the stunning sequel to the fantasy romance Blood Weaver, Leila—revealed to be Princess Lyanna of Valoria—faces new trials and deceptions. After escaping the harsh realities of the Central Plains, she returns to her homeland with Prince Caelan of Eldwain and Ronan, a hostage from the fearsome Crimson Clan of the Grasslands. But peace is fragile; the king of Valoria, seeking to avoid a war, commands the release of Ronan.

Now free, Ronan confronts Lyanna, begging forgiveness for deceiving her and unraveling truths that shake the very foundations of her beliefs. As they navigate their complicated feelings, a grand banquet hosted by Lyanna’s father draws not only dignitaries from across Asteria but also uninvited dangers. Shadows from within their own ranks threaten to turn the festive occasion into a nightmare.

Amidst these swirling conspiracies, Ronan and Leila must discover whether they can trust each other enough to confront what lies ahead. As the prophecy looms over them, their choices could save their lands—or lead them to ruin. Will the truths they uncover allow them to stand together, or is their fate already sealed?

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REVIEW: Could not put this book down! It’s full of danger/intrigue/betrayal and twists. It has characters you will cheer for, and some you will want to see justice for how they treated leila.

This book picks up where the last book left off, so you definitely need to read them in order.

There are twists and betrayals almost from the beginning, we see characters true colours emerge (some will shock, others will have you saying to yourself that you were right not to trust them!)

And I was surprised at Leila’s parents. Her dad was great, her mother, well let’s put it this way, maternal feelings were definitely amiss!!

In this book, even more danger and intrigue are thrown at Leila! This character doesn’t really get a break!

I did get a little confused when characters kept calling Leila, Lyanna. But if you remember she’s in hiding, so took on an assumed name! 🤔

Leila wants to help Ronan, but when she does, all it does is put her life in peril!! But she’s resourceful (so I’m hoping there is a backup plan in place!)

We also see Leila slowly come into her power, her full potential isn’t there yet, but when it does, she’s going to be unstoppable.

I’m still on the fence about her brother (Prince Marcellus) and Prince Caelan, I’m waiting for them to choose what side they are really on! Ronan although part of the Crimson Clan (those want to rid the realm of Leila) is definitely trying to redeem himself with Leila. But it’s hard to trust someone that has betrayed you already!

But even Ronan will have to adjust to betrayal that is thrown his way! They really are going to have to work together to find away through this.)

Oh CLIFFHANGER warning!! It took me by surprise. And now I have to wait for the next book to find out what happens next!

So if you like an action-filled paranormal romance with lots going on, I highly recommend the previous book and this one. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

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🦋 Reviewed by Julie

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Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy Author of the Mackenzie Grey novels and The Last Valkyrie series. An avid reader throughout her life, the world of Urban Fantasy easily became an obsession that turned into a passion for writing strong leading characters with authentic story arcs. When she isn’t writing badass heroines, you can find this self-proclaimed nomad in her South Florida home binge watching the latest series on Netflix or traveling far and wide for the latest inspiration for her books.

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THE MONEY SHOT by Anne Dano-review

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THE MONEY SHOT by Anne Dano-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 2, 2024

An award-winning talk show host famous for saving marriages puts her own under the spotlight. What she finds in the harsh glare will change everything.

Dr. Rebecca Matthews is the queen of daytime talk. Her fairy-tale marriage, nine Emmys, and twelve years as the top-ranked show prove there’s nobody better at fixing a broken relationship. But when her ratings slip and her biggest sponsor bolts, the network pressures Becca to spice things up. The suits want their money shot. Making matters worse, Becca uncovers a troubling secret about her husband, Ryan, thrusting her into a crisis that threatens not just her marriage, but her show and career.

Never one to shy away from adversity, Becca decides to make her boss happy and repair her marriage on her hit show. As she navigates this uncharted territory, more devastating discoveries come to light, testing her resolve and forcing her to question everything she believes in. Desperate for time and space to recover, Becca retreats to the one place she finds sanctuary: Her beach house. There, she makes a series of discoveries and decisions that will alter the rest of her life.

In this story of redemption and the relentless pursuit of happiness, Becca must learn who she is and what she wants and whether the money shot is worth the cost.

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REVIEW: THE MONEY SHOT by Anne Dano is a contemporary, adult story of women’s fiction focusing on forty-eight year old, licensed clinical psychologist and talk show host Dr. Rebecca Matthews.

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

Told from first person perspective (Rebecca) THE MONEY SHOT follows in the wake of the ultimate betrayal. Becca Matthews’ television show is in a ratings slump, and with sweeps week fast approaching, the producers are hoping to spice things up, making the talk show a little more trashy but Rebecca never expected she may become the focus of her own show when she discovers the man she loved was someone else entirely. As Rebecca struggles to accept the reality of that has become her life, more secrets are revealed, and the betrayals keep coming.

THE MONEY SHOT is a story of the ultimate deception and duplicity of some people. A twenty-four year marriage is spiralling out of control, and haunting and twisted reality of Dr. Rebecca Matthews’ life has become fodder for the paparazzi and social media craze. Not only is the network demanding an on-air confrontation but there are others waiting behind the scenes in case of Rebecca’s ultimate failure.

Anne Dano pulls the readers into an thought-provoking, emotional and heart breaking story of betrayal and apathy, secrets and lies, family and friendships. The character driven premise is edgy and dramatic; the characters are determined and strong-willed.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Over The Limit (Full Throttle 3) by K. Bromberg-review tour

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Over The Limit (Full Throttle 3) by K. Bromberg-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 13, 2024

You don’t mess around with a teammate’s ex. Ever. But that’s easier said than done when it comes to Blair Carmichael. She’s sexy, intelligent, gorgeous, and one hundred percent off-limits.

And I’ve never fallen harder.

But I can’t touch (when I most definitely want to).

My team’s success and my chance at a new contract for next season depend on me keeping my hands on the wheel. And off her curves.

As the season progresses, we secretly steal as much time as we can together—in hotel rooms, after races, anywhere we can’t be found out. A real romance out in the open would risk her job in the industry, her reputation, and my image–not to mention my strained relationship with my teammate.

I’ve lived my whole life with one mantra. Team first. What I want outside of my racing career hasn’t factored in.

Until now.
Until Blair.

She deserves the world and I plan on giving it to her. Even if I have to walk away from the biggest contract of my career.

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REVIEW: OVER THE LIMIT is the third instalment in K. Bromberg’s contemporary adult FULL THROTTLE erotic, romance series focusing on Formula One racers. This is driver Lachlan Evans,and Apex Racing PR rep Blair Carmichael’s story line. OVER THE LIMIT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lachlan and Blair) OVER THE LIMIT follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Blair Carmichael has been offered the opportunity of a lifetime with Apex Racing but her current relationship with race car driver Oliver Rossi is spiralling out of control. Meeting fellow Apex Formula 1 driver Lachlan Evans stirs something deep within our story line heroine, something she has never felt with Rossi, and in the end, Rossi’s behavior and attitude are too much for Blair to control. Forced to keep their building relationship a secret, Lachlan and Blair tread a fine line as others work behind the scenes to against our story line couple.

The world building looks at the Formula1 competitive nature of the drivers, even the competition between teammates. As each member of the team ‘fights’ for position, there is always someone else offering something bigger, something more.

The relationship between Lachlan and Blair is one of the forbidden. Rival teammates vie for the affection of our story line heroine but Lachlan is the sole owner of our heroine’s heart. 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 Lachlan’s father Erik Evans, Blair’s parents, fellow racer Oliver Rossi, Cruz Navarro, and Spencer Riggs. Oliver’s story line is next.

OVER THE LIMIT is a story of perceived betrayal and vengeance; secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is exciting and engaging; the romance is seductive and provocative ; the characters are determined and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Off The Grid
On the Edge

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Reviewed by Sandy

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate but can’t help to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow and her mind scattered in too many different directions.

Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over one and a half million copies of her books across eighteen different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times. Her Driven trilogy (Driven, Fueled, and Crashed) is currently being adapted for film by the streaming platform, Passionflix, with the first movie (Driven) out now.

With her imagination always in overdrive, she is currently scheming, plotting, and swooning over her latest hero. You can find out more about him or chat with Kristy on any of her social media accounts. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter (http://bit.ly/254MWtI) or follow her on Bookbub (http://smarturl.it/KBrombergBB)

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