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THE SHADOW KING’S KISS (De Luca Empire 1) by Raven Reeves-review

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THE SHADOW KING’S KISS (De Luca Empire 1) by Raven Reeves-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 30, 2024

Nica

The De Luca name means power, wealth, and a darkness that chills me to the bone. They’re a viper’s nest, and my father was killed by their fangs. Now, I want revenge.
But then I see him. Elio De Luca. His sharp jawline, effortlessly tousled dark hair, and intense eyes pull me in, even though I know I should hate him. My heart races, and a flush creeps up my neck.
Is this really the same boy who used to build sandcastles with me and sneak me candy? The memory throws me off balance. How can my childhood friend now control an empire built on blood? His eyes meet mine—a flicker of recognition, then a cold mask. Is he playing games, or is there something left of the boy I knew beneath that ruthless facade?
Stepping into Elio’s world, a world I left behind as a child, could cost me more than just my heart—it might cost me my life.

Elio
The scent of cinnamon hits me, a ghost from a past I thought was long gone.
It’s Nica.
My gaze sweeps over her curves, and I can’t help but linger. Her long, dark hair frames a face that draws me in effortlessly. Her lips part, and I wonder how they would taste. Everything about her makes it impossible to look away.
Victoria Galli. My best friend—until she wasn’t. I remember her fiery spirit and that laugh that could chase away shadows. But now her eyes are filled with a fury I can’t decipher, and my heart tightens. She doesn’t belong here. Not in this world. My world.
Part of me wants to reach out, explain the darkness I’ve become. But will Nica only see the monster the rest of the world fears?

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REVIEW: THE SHADOW KING’S KISS is the first full-length instalment in Raven Reeves’ contemporary, adult DE LUCA EMPIRE dark, erotic, Mafia romance series. This is the new head of the De Luca empire, Elio De Luca, and twenty-six year old, Victoria ‘Nica’ Galli’s story line. There is a prequel novella available THE SHADOW KING’S TRUTH focusing on some of the background of our story line couple.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Elio and Nica) using present day and memories from the past, THE SHADOW KING’S KISS follows in the aftermath of the discover of Nica’s father. Matteo Galli worked for the De Luca Family but disappeared one year earlier. Believing the De Luca family had killed her father, Victoria Galli puts an ill conceived plan into action but finds herself a virtual prisoner of the man in charge. Enter Elio De Luca, her childhood best friend, and the man with whom Nica will fall in love. Someone is targeting Victoria Galli, and Elio is determined to protect her with his body and his heart but all is not well in the De Luca empire, and betrayal will come at a cost.

The world building is detailed revealing some of the earlier history between Nica and Elio. Best friends who grew up together under the shadow of the De Luca empire, Nica would eventually run from the life, and Elio was left to pick up the pieces of his broken heart.

The relationship between Elio and Nica is one of second chances, of a sorts. Friends to enemies to frenemies to lovers, Elio is determined to protect the woman he loves but when betrayal comes from within, everything begins to spiral out of control. Reconnecting with Victoria forces Elio to look towards a different future, a future on the run to protect them both. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

The secondary and supporting characters are a mix of good and evil, dark and light. We are introduced to Don De Luca and his wife Maria; Elio’s brother Vinny; Don Mario Falcone and his daughter Sophia; FBI Agent Jackson, as well as an assortment of security and Mafia personnel.

THE SHADOW KING’S KISS is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, madness and murder, power and control, forgiveness and love. The premise is intriguing, dramatic and dark; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are determined, charismatic and animated. THE SHADOW KING’S KISS ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Claimed by the Bikers/One Night with the Bikers by Nikki Landis

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CLAIMED BY THE BIKERS / ONE NIGHT WITH THE BIKERS (Feral Rebels 1 & 2) by Nikki Landis-review tour

CLAIMED BY THE BIKERS
Feral Rebels MC 1 / RBMC: Tonapah NV
by Nikki Landis
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 19, 2024

The worst secrets are the ones you can never tell.

I’ve become an expert at hiding bruises.
No one knows about the scars I hide under my clothes … except for my best friend, Embry.
One horrible night, things go too far, and Embry insists on sending her cousin to help.
A wild, inked, bad boy and member of a notorious biker club.
I didn’t count on him riding to my rescue with two of his MC brothers.
The three overbearing, possessive outlaws won’t take no for an answer.

Slash, Embry’s cousin and my secret crush. I never told him how I felt. He’s a reckless, dangerous, brooding giant who growls every word. He’s rumored to have earned his road name through his ruthless skill with a blade.

Gunner, the trio’s older, more experienced alpha, insists on keeping his distance and barking orders. But the look in those stormy gray eyes betrays his struggle, especially when they flash with heat and raze my body with their smolder.

And then there’s Havoc, a pierced, tattooed playboy with lean muscle and coiled strength. He’s left a mile-long line of broken hearts in his wake. But when his dark eyes focus on me, I swear he’s plotting how to maim everyone who’s ever hurt me.

The three bikers swear to keep me safe.
They won’t rest until the threat against me is eliminated.
But they didn’t know what they’d dig up. Lies, corruption, and a trafficking ring are only the beginning.
My father’s debts and horrifying choices reveal truths I can’t escape.
The only way I’m surviving this mess is to trust the Feral Rebels MC.
And let Slash, Gunner, and Havoc claim me.

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REVIEW:CLAIMED BY THE BIKERS is the first instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary, adult FERAL REBELS MC dark, erotic, MC romance, set in the author’s RBMC: Tonopah NV and RBMC: Las Vegas. This is Molly, Slash, Gunner and Havoc’s reverse harem story.

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

There is a slight paranormal aspect with the inclusion of the RBMC: Tonopah MC.

Told from four first person perspectives (Molly, Slash, Gunner and Havoc) CLAIMED BY THE BIKERS follows the building relationship between Molly and her men. Molly had lusted after her best friend Embry’s cousin Slash for as long as she could remember but Molly believed Slash never knew she existed until the day Molly disappeared, fighting for her life, a victim of the Bladed Serpents MC. Witnessing horrific acts against other woman, Molly prayed for a rescue from our story line heroes, a rescue that brings her up close and personal with her future in the guise of Slash, Gunner and Havoc.

The world building focuses on the search and rescue of our story line heroine, not once but twice: the three men who have promised to protect her with their lives; and the people who target our story line heroine and why.

The relationship between Holly, and Slash, Gunner and Havoc begins as a rescue but Holly and Slash had previously danced around once another, a dance that now involved two other men. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several members of RBMC: Tonopah, RBMC: Vegas, the Feral Rebels MC, and the Bladed Serpents MC.

CLAIMED BY THE BIKERS is a story of betrayal and obsession, friendships and family, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and dark; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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ONE NIGHT WITH THE BIKERS
Feral Rebels MC 2 / RBMC: Tonapah NV
by Nikki Landis
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date: September 30, 2024

One night, three bikers, a shared bottle of whiskey, and the best climax of my life changed everything.

I’ve always been a good girl.

My father is a preacher, and I’ve spent my life making safe choices and following all the rules.

But when I find the man who swore to love me in bed with another woman, I can’t pretend to honor, love, and cherish any longer. He betrayed me and emptied our bank account. I lost everything.

That’s when I met Raptor, Trojan, and War. Three inked bad boys and members of a notorious biker club.

Trojan, the flirt with a sensual smile and eyes full of promise. His husky words make me want to do wicked things.

Raptor, rough, inked, and muscled. His hulking strength and skill with a blade are why he’s the cleaner of the club, but his protective nature makes me feel warm and safe.

And then there’s War. He’s broken, guarded, and doesn’t understand personal boundaries. The darkness in his eyes seems like a warning, but I feel drawn to his heated gaze.

The three men offer to give me the best night of my life. I let them, breaking all the rules for one night. But six weeks later, I’m left with a present. I’m sick, and it isn’t the stomach flu.

I’m pregnant. With twins.

Things grow more complicated when my ex tries to intimidate me, causing problems and sending threats. I’m in danger.

Trojan, War, and Raptor won’t allow anything to happen to me or the babies. We’re a family now.

 

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REVIEW:ONE NIGHT WITH THE BIKERS is the second instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary, adult FERAL REBELS MC erotic, MC, slightly paranormal, reverse harem series, set in the multi-authored RBMC:Tonopah, LV. This is Sydney Parrish, Trojan, Raptor and War’s story line. ONE NIGHT WITH THE BIKERS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from four first person perspectives (Sydney Parrish, Trojan, Raptor, War) ONE NIGHT WITH THE BIKERS focuses on the one-night stand, and ensuing relationship between Sydney Parrish and her bikers. Approximately six months earlier, Sydney’s ex Daryl took everything, including her money and her self respect. When her best friend Becca suggested a night at the Feral Rebels MC clubhouse where her brother was a member, Sydney jumped in feet first but six weeks later Sydney discovered she is pregnant and didn’t know who is the  father: Trojan, Raptor or War. Fast forward several months, Sydney’s ex refuses to back down, and her life and the lives of her children are in danger. What ensues is the rekindling relationship between Sydney and the bikers, and the potential fall-out when a betrayal from within threatens the lives of Sydney and the babies.

The world building is fast and furious. One night together: homelessness, a surprise pregnancy; new friends, threats, and betrayal. Raptor, War and Trojan never forgot about the woman who ghosted them the next day but their attempts to find her were weak and lame 😉

The relationship between Sydney and her bikers begins as foursome; a one-night stand to blow off some steam but Sydney never expected to get pregnant, lose her home, or find herself facing a future alone. Reconnecting with the bikers, Sydney finds herself with a new family, friends and a future but no everyone is happy with the situation. The $ex scenes are limited but provocative.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are introduced to Sydney’s new friend Clarise; club bunny ‘Barbie’; Sydney’s ex Daryl; as well as the return of Molly (Claimed by the Bikers 1), and RBMC Tonopah LV’s white reaper / tracker Bones.

ONE NIGHT WITH THE BIKERS is a fast paced, quick read focusing on secrets, betrayal, acceptance and love. The premise is entertaining yet dramatic but I wish there was a little more time spent with the foursome; the characters are dangerous, determined and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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Description:
Two stories to celebrate the holiday season with the good people of Cedar Cove…

A Cedar Cove Christmas
Mary Jo Wyse finds herself in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, stranded, pregnant and alone. And there’s no room at the local inn… So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her ranch, where they’ve got a spare room over the stable. And luckily a paramedic named Mack McAfee is there to help when Mary Jo goes into labor. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noelle. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack…because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love.

1225 Christmas Tree Lane
Beth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one of her best. But someone leaves a basket of puppies on her doorstep, and now she’s determined to find them all good homes. Also complicating things is the invitation her daughters extended to their dad…whom Beth divorced a long time ago. As always in life, there are surprises. More than one family’s going to have a puppy under the tree. More than one scheme will go awry. And more than one romance will have a happy ending!

 

 

Review:

Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber is set in her wonderful Cedar Cove series.  There are two Christmas holiday stories, A Cedar Cove Christmas and 1225 Christmas Tree Lane.  

A Cedar Cove Christmas

We meet Mary Jo Wyse, who is pregnant, and the father of her baby is nowhere to be found.  With her 3 brothers making decisions to find the man responsible and force him to marry Mary Jo; she leaves in the middle of the night, and heads to Cedar Cove.  She expects to find her ex-boyfriend there, or meet his parents; but when she arrives, the boyfriend is not in Cedar Cove, and the parents are away.  There are no openings in the local inn, but Grace Harding invites her to her ranch, knowing that Mary Jo needs help, and her pregnancy is close.

Mary Jo meets a local paramedic, Mack AcAfee, who will later help her when she goes into labor. Mack finds himself having feelings for Mary Jo, as she will too; as they will make a wonderful couple.  I loved the animals, which were cute.  Her brothers end up in Cedar Cove, and many of the local people celebrated the birth of Noelle.  This was a wonderful and heartwarming story.

 

1225 Christmas Tree Lane

This story also takes place in Cedar Cove, with many wonderful residents who played a large part in this story.  The story revolves around Beth Morehouse, as she finds a basket of puppies at her doorstep. What follows is Beth determined to find good homes for the 10 puppies for many of the residents at Cedar Cove; with many of the residents having their own chapter, with Beth dropping buy to bring them a puppy.  Very cute stories. 

Beth is also celebrating Christmas with her two daughter’s home from college; with both girls determined to bring their mother and father together again, as they have been divorced for a few years.  To Beth’s surprise, her ex brings along a coworker.  Is she just a co-worker, or is there something more?  

There were a few surprises, as well as Beth bringing the puppies to each resident, who wanted one.  Lots of fun, and felt like visiting old friends. 

This was a quick enjoyable read for both stories; in a Christmas theme.  Once again Debbie Macomber gives us sweet heartwarming stories.   Well done.

Reviewed by Barb

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THE WRAITH KING by Juliette Cross-dual review

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THE WRAITH KING (The Rise of Northgall 1) by Juliette Cross-dual review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 24, 2024

A brutal, bloody war against the ruthless Wraith King has cost the light fae more than innocent lives. Una Hartstone, Princess of Issos, learns the price the Wraith King demands to end the war once and for all. Her. In exchange for the safety of her people, she agrees to give her life-and her body-to her greatest enemy.

Gollaya Verbane is determined to fulfill his destiny and his god’s prophecy. When his seer points to the Princess of Issos as the key to the rise of the dark fae, he demands her submission. But when she finally yields, he realizes Una is much more to him than a priceless weapon.

A mystery that has haunted Una for years awakens when she is abducted and dragged back to Näkt Mir. The palace hides many dark secrets…and at least one traitor. A traitor determined to take King Goll’s throne-and all he possesses. What he doesn’t know is that Una’s magick is more powerful than he can imagine, and that Goll will burn the whole world to save her.

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Sandy’s Review: THE WRAITH KING is the first instalment in Juliette Cross’ adult THE RISE OF NORTHGALL paranormal, fantasy romance series. This is soon to be King, Prince Gollaya ‘Golla’ of Northgall, and Princess Tiarrialuna ‘Luna’ Hartstone Verbane’s story line.

Told from three omniscient third person perspectives including Luna and Golla, THE WRAITH KING follows in the wake of the forced relationship between our story line couple. Approximately five years earlier, moon Fae Princess Luna was a prisoner of the Wraith King, a spoil of war but her would-be rescuer would eventually become both her enemy and lover. Fast forward five years, Luna is once again a prisoner of the Wraith King but in the wake of his murder, his son Gollaya would ascend to the throne, claiming Luna as his Mizrah, his future bride. To avoid the annihilation of her people, who have already been ravaged by the plague, Luna agrees to Gollaya’s terms, facing a lifetime of hatred for a man she will never love. Leaving behind her ailing father and brother Baelyn, Luna must endure the humiliation accorded to all Wraith King MIzrah’s, a ceremony meant to ensure the King lay claim to mother of his future children but all is not well within the Northgall Kingdom, a traitor has set sites on our story line heroine.

The world building is detailed and complex with numerous supernatural and paranormal creatures ; ancient gods and goddesses; myths and mythology; madness and murder.

The relationship between Luna and Golla is a forced relationship ; an enemies to lovers relationship predicated upon the spoils of war. Luna struggles in the face of surrendering for the good of her people while Golla is determined to provide an heir for the Northgall people. As Golla struggles to keep his distance, Luna will discover that her fate has been decreed by the gods. Golla knew the moment he met Luna that she would be his destiny, his fate but never expected to force our heroine into a life she knew nothing about.The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, magical and destructive secondary and supporting supernatural characters: fae, sprites, demons, dragons, and an assortment of mythical beasts and gods all with special abilities and powers.

THE WRAITH KING is a story of war and survival, secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, acceptance and love. The multi-layered premise is detailed, complex and enchanting; the romance is fated and seductive ; the characters are determined and dynamic. THE WRAITH KING ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

 

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Barb’s Review: The Wraith King by Juliette Cross is the first book in her Romantasy series, The Rise of Northgall. We meet our heroine, Una (Princess of Issos), who was captured by the evil King, who had her imprisoned and tortured. An old woman, on death’s bed, gave her some of her magical powers; and Una managed to escape.  In another part of the wing, Goll (his father had him captive in a cage), also escapes, and helps the young girl escape with him; as he carried her to freedom, Goll brings her close to her home, and moves on.  Both Una (princess of light fae); Goll will discover each other again 5 years later.

Una once is again captured by the evil Wraith King. Goll has been builting his own army, to defeat his father, the evil King.  When he learns that the young girl, he rescued 5years ago, was captured, he is determined to save Una, and kill his father.  Now King Goll (dark fae king), combines Northgall and Lumera under his control, forcing Una to become his Miszar (wife), and produce him an heir.  She finally agrees, to save her people from war, especially with a bad plague affecting those in Lumera.  In a short time, when they consummate their marriage, love will soon follow, as they both open hearts; with a prophecy and quests that lead to their destiny.

I loved Una and Goll together, they made such a wonderful unique couple.  Una turned into a fantastic heroine, always caring about her people, generous, loyal and her powers evolving. Goll was also very good, being strong, independent and totally in love with Una. Drakmir, (Goll’s Dragon) was wonderful, with Una loving him.  I also loved all the wonderful secondary characters that were part of Goll’s group, who were all great; especially I adored Hava. We did discover that a traitor was within their team, a bit closer to the end.   To say too much more would be spoilers.

The last half of the book was an exciting adventure, filled with many quests to find the missing ‘words’ to reveal the truths to bring the light and dark fae together; with the final climax a wild ending.  The Wraith King was a fantastic story, with non-stop action, twists, betrayal, as well as having gods, goddesses, myths and mythology. The Wraith King was so very well written by Juliette Cross.  If you enjoy a romantasy story line, filled with intrigue, prophecy, violence and sexy, you need to read The Wraith King.

 

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Juliette calls lush, moss-laden Louisiana home where the landscape curls into her imagination, creating mystical settings for her stories. She has a B.A. in creative writing from Louisiana State University, a M.Ed. in gifted education, and was privileged to study under the award-winning author Ernest J. Gaines in grad school. Her love of mythology, legends, and art serve as constant inspiration for her works. From the moment she read JANE EYRE as a teenager, she fell in love with the Gothic romance–brooding characters, mysterious settings, persevering heroines, and dark, sexy heroes. Even then, she not only longed to read more novels set in Gothic worlds, she wanted to create her own.

Juliette is a multi-published author, including her Nightwing series with Kensington Publishing and The Vessel Trilogy with Samhain Publishing.

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HERO’S PRIZE (Linear Tactical:Oak Creek 3) by Janie Crouch-review

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HERO’S PRIZE (Linear Tactical: Oak Creek 3) by Janie Crouch-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 27, 2024

When a deadly accident leaves extreme sport superstar Colton Harrison questioning what his future holds, he decides to take a timeout in his hometown of Oak Creek.

He knows the mountains and wildness of Wyoming will help him heal.

But he has no idea how he’s known sweet Ella O’Conner all his life but is somehow only really seeing her for the first time now.

People in his world may say she doesn’t measure up, but this woman—and all her sexy curves—is downright beautiful to Colton.

Ella is who he wants. Who he needs. Who he wants to spend the rest of his life with.

Although convincing her of that will be tricky. All she’s ever wanted was a quiet existence, and life in the public eye can be brutal—no matter how much Colton vows to protect her.

Especially when a stalker is willing to do anything to keep Colton for themself.

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REVIEW: HERO’S PRIZE is the third instalment in Janie Crouch’s contemporary, adult LINEAR TACTICAL; OAK CREEK romantic suspense series, a second-generation spin off from the author’s LINEAR TACTICAL series. This is thirty-two year old, extreme sports star Colton Harrison, and bakery owner Ella O’Conner’s story line. HERO’S PRIZE 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 omniscient third person perspectives (Colton and Ella) HERO’S PRIZE follows the friends to to lovers relationship between our story line couple. Colton Harrison has returned to his home town of Oak Creek, to film his latest extreme sport adventure. A friend’s wedding brings Colton up close and personal with Ella O’Conner where he will discover that Ella has crushed after our story line hero for as long as she could remember but one night together ends when Ella ghosts Colton the next morning, ghosting that left Colton wondering what happened or why but Colton’s adventure doesn’t go according to plan, and weeks will pass before our couple come face to face, again. Colton has a stalker; someone who is amping up the apparent ‘threats’ but our heroine is about to pay the price for Colton’s star power and popularity.

The world building focuses on Colton’s career; a possible career ending injury; the back and forth relationship between Colton and Ella, and the threats against our story line couple.

The relationship between Colton and Ella is a friends to lovers. Everyone in Oak Creek is aware of Ella’s attraction to our story line hero but Colton himself. Having followed Colton’s career, the town of Oak Creek will have to come together to protect one of their own. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of familiar and charismatic secondary and supporting characters from both the Linear Tactical and the second generation Oak Creek series. We are introduced to videographer Rick, and Colton’s assistant Tony.

HERO’S PRIZE is a story of betrayal, obsession and jealousy; family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is fated and heart breaking; the characters are strong-willed, struggling and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hero Unbound
Hero’s Flight

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense. She is a winner and/or finalist of multiple romance literary awards including the Golden Quill Award for Best Romantic Suspense, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the coveted RITA© Award by the Romance Writers of America.

Janie recently relocated with her husband and their four teenagers to Germany (due to her husband’s job as support for the U.S. Military), after living in Virginia for nearly 20 years. When she’s not listening to the voices in her head (and even when she is), she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp) traveling, and movies of all kinds.

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Vaughn (Broken Falls 5) by Laramie Briscoe-review & excerpt tour

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Vaughn (Broken Falls 5) by Laramie Briscoe-review & excerpt tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 28, 2024

My new roommate is a hard-working, blue collar lineman–and a scorching specimen of a man–but I swear I don’t watch him when he’s not looking.

He’s not looking, because Vaughn Collins knows that I, Valentina Brewster, have never been touched. And him? He’s had more than a few rounds with the bucket bunnies.

I escaped a lifestyle where religious freedom wasn’t accepted, and started to build a future for myself, when my father found me.

Now that I’ve decided to stop running, Vaughn wants to protect me, and I’m willing to let him do it. But the forced proximity is starting to get to us. I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be able to hold off.

I’m terribly close to asking him to teach me all the things I’ve always wanted to know.

I have a feeling he’ll have no problem saying yes…

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REVIEW: Vaughn is the next installment in The Broken Falls series by Laramie Briscoe. Each book is a standalone in the series, but interconnected and recommended to read in series order. For those that like a small-town, forced proximity, found family, secret cinnamon roll romance, this one’s for you.

This lovely little novella is Val and Vaughn’s story. For a book with less than 200 pages, there was a lot to unpack with this story. Val is a new addition to Broken Falls, and coming from a less than conventional (aka cult like) family, she is somewhat sheltered and surprised to see how the people of the small town welcome her. Vaughn is a linesman, and work takes up the majority of his time, but there is just something about Val that has him breaking his normal routine. The more time they spend together, the more and more they like each other, and not just as friends.

But like life does, it catches up to you and this time it’s coming for Val. Vaughn goes into protection mode and makes it his life mission to ensure that she sees this next mess through. To say that Val had a toxic family would be an understatement, but Vaughn is more worried about her safety than anything, and will do anything to make sure she is safe, this makes Val fall even more in love with him of course.

I really was pretty surprised with the plot in this story. When I saw how short the novella was, I didn’t expect it to be so well thought out and developed. Novella’s are short and quick, many times with a fun, cute little peak of a couple or something, but this one was so well thought out and well done. My heart went out to Val for all she had suffered with her crazy family, but also how to survive it and made it to a better place and her happily ever after. Vaughn was everything she needed and more, and I think she was what he needed as well.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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She looks around. “I forgot where we were, I’m glad you at least kept your head about you.”

If she only knew, I’m ready to get her behind closed doors so that we can get to know one another in the carnal way I’d like. “I wouldn’t say I kept my head about me, I’m just very motivated to get you alone, Val. Let’s go.”

Her lips part on a gasp when I reach down and put my hands at her hips, lifting her up and encouraging her to wrap her legs around my waist. My hands travel down to her ass, holding on tight as I walk us back to the stairs and then take them two at a time. Once we’re back in the apartment, her gaze travels over to the stove.

“I was going to make us dinner…”

“Don’t worry babe, I got everything I wanna eat right here.”

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Lord Ramsey’s Red-Headed Ruin by Cerise Deland-review tour

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Lord Ramsey’s Red-Headed Ruin (Scarlet Affairs 2) by Cerise Deland-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 26, 2024

It’s dangerous to be an honest woman—and torture for the man who loves her.

It’s dangerous to be an honest woman.
Amber St. Antoine flees Paris—and her role in spying on Bonaparte. The deputy chief of police, a venal man, craves Amber as his mistress. He’ll do anything to seduce her, even imprisoning her friends and charging them with crimes.

Amber, rescued from neglectful parents as a child by her influential aunt, grew up in the shadow of the Terror and went to prison with her aunt and Josephine Beauharnais. Despising the tyranny of a few corrupt men, Amber learned to value freedom.

As a result, when she was approached to serve in an espionage network, she accepted—and excelled. Now in fear of Vaillancourt, she flees Paris, her home—her friends.

It’s torture for the man who loves her.
Godfrey duClare, Lord Ramsey, comes to Paris as part of the British diplomatic mission now that peace exists between his county and France. His first assignment by his superior Kane, Lord Ashley, is to find the elusive agent Amber St. Antoine and keep her safe.

Following gossip and logic, Ram finds the stunningly beautiful woman deep in the French countryside. He declares she needs his protection, especially since she refuses to leave France. Defiant, Amber agrees to his company, even if they must pretend they are married.

The two travel France, discovering in each other, each day, a delight that leads to a passion neither can deny.

But when they also find new evidence of Bonaparte’s warlike plans, they must change their own. Suddenly, Vaillancourt surprises them with a ploy neither Amber nor Ram considered.

But Amber decides to outwit him.
Ramsey is furious—and wild to save her from herself. What’s a man to do if he seems foiled at every turn? Is he a fool to believe that love conquers all?

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REVIEW:With a mixture of fact and fiction woven so cleverly together, it made a book that was hard to put down.

A new series (second book in a promised sixteen book series) the first book in the series I did read. I’d also recommend reading in order, they can stand on their own, but with an ongoing story in the background it seemed better to continue rather than dip in and out. (But that’s only my opinion)

Widowed Amber is fleeing Paris. A man with no qualms about making her his mistress and making her spill all of her secrets is on her tail! Fortunately a group of friends are desperate to make sure Amber escapes. So they send someone to “rescue” her!

Lord Ramsey is tasked with aiding a damsel in distress! But he’s got to find her first! If Amber doesn’t want to be found, it’s going to be hard to find her!

Chemistry between these two simply sets my kindle on fire. I couldn’t put the book down! Add in the facts blended with fiction and you have a spellbinding story.

Danger lurks within these pages. Along with passion and intrigue.

Pretending to be married seems to be the only way to travel through the Parisian countryside. Although Amber isn’t the docile and quiet wife that Ramsey thinks she should be 😝

And with our villain close on their heels, what will Amber and Ram do?

Amber I felt was both brave, but incredibly foolish! Her actions sometimes had bad consequences for both herself and Ram! Ram made me chuckle, you could see him pulling his hair out at the antics of Amber.

It’s a very well thought out book, well researched and cleverly written. I’m definitely interested in reading the next book.

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Cerise DeLand loves to write about dashing heroes and the sassy women they adore. Whether she’s penning historical romances or contemporaries, she’s praised for her poetic elegance and accuracy of detail.

An award-winning author of more than 60 novels, she’s been published since 1990 by Pocket Books, St. Martin’s Press, Kensington and independent presses. Her books have been monthly selections of the Doubleday Book Club, Rhapsody Book Club and the Mystery Guild. Plus she’s won countless 4, 4.5 and 5 star rave reviews from Romantic Times, Affair de Coeur, Publishers Weekly and more.

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Raptor (Fury Vipers MC: Dublin 2) by Brooke Summers-review tour

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🧡Raptor (Fury Vipers MC: Dublin 2) by Brooke Summers-review tour🧡

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Release Date September 26, 2024

He can’t get her out of his mind. She is drowning in her own self doubt and secrets.

Raptor thought it would just be a few steamy nights and nothing more—but he can’t seem to get Mallory out of his mind.

But she lives in Ireland and he lives in New York; how could they ever be more?

He can’t and won’t abandon his brothers, his family for love. Or can Raptor have it all?

When the woman he can’t seem to forget disappears into thin air. He’ll tear apart Ireland to find her.

Mallory has always had to take care of herself; alone most of her life.

She never wanted to be a bother to anyone. She’ll shoulder the weight of their choices on her own; refusing to trap Raptor into a life she believes he does not want.

But Mallory has other secrets, darkness is stalking her at every corner.

So she does the only thing she can—disappear.

Can Mallory learn to lean on Raptor and save her family?

Can Raptor save Mallory before time runs out?

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REVIEW:RAPTOR is the second instalment in Brooke Summers’contemporary, adult FURY VIPERS MC: DUBLIN dark, erotic, MC romance series-a spin off from the author’s FURY VIPERS MC. This is eighteen year old Mallory, and thirty six year old Fury Vipers MC: Dublin vice president Raptor aka Shane. RAPTOR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. An important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there WILL BE triggers from more sensitive readers.

The events of RAPTOR cross over with and run parallel to the events of several of the previous FURY VIPERS MC and FURY VIPERS MC: DUBLIN instalments.

Told from dual first person perspectives(Raptor and Mallory) covering approximately two years, RAPTOR focuses on the events after Raptor and Mallory’s weekend together. Approximately eighteen months earlier, Raptor met Mallory while the Irish woman was on vacation with her friend Chloe in the USA. A weekend spend together ended when Mallory had to return home but in the ensuing time, Raptor heard little to no communication from the woman he could not forget. When the MC decided to open up a chapter in Dublin, Ireland, Raptor was one for the first to volunteer in the hopes of locating the woman who stole his heart but months will pass, without any communication, until the day Mallory arrived at the clubhouse beaten and bruised, a woman with a secret she had yet to reveal.What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Raptor and Mallory, as the MC circles the wagons to protect the woman with whom Raptor had fallen in love.

The world building follows several paths as it crosses over with several of the previous story lines. Mallory’s mother goes missing; a close friend finds herself on the receiving end of ongoing abuse, and Raptor and the MC go on the hunt for the person who attacked the woman he loved.

The relationship between Mallory and Raptor begins approximately eighteen months earlier, a weekend together, ending with little to no further communication. As Mallory’s life begins to change and spiral out of control, Raptor cannot stop thinking about the woman that had stolen his heart. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of family and colorful secondary and supporting characters from the original Fury Vipers MC, and the author’s MADE series.

RAPTOR is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and friendships, brotherhood and love. The character driven premise is dark, dramatic and raw ; the age-gap romance is seductive but limited due to the time spent apart; the characters are determined, strong willed and dynamic.

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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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