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GHOST (Soulless Kings MC: Marble Falls TX 3) by Andi Rhodes

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GHOST (Soulless Kings MC: Marble Falls TX 3) by Andi Rhodes-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 3, 2025

Ghost…

Marble Falls, Texas is where I grew up, but I left to chase my dreams. Unfortunately, my fiancée didn’t follow me to Oregon, and the relationship failed. When my dream turned into a nightmare, the Soulless Kings MC became my family, and now, more than ever, they’re my life.

Family obligations brought me back to Texas, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. With my mom barely recognizing me most of the time, my chosen brothers are all I have. But I can’t keep up with her care on my own, so I hire the one person I trust with my mom even if it means risking my sanity.

Ember…

I‘ve always wanted to be a nurse, and caring for the elderly is a passion of mine. My life’s mission is to provide comfort to those whose family has abandoned them in their time of need. I’m good at what I do and count myself lucky to be able to do it.

Then he hires me to care for his mom, and as much as I want to turn down the job, I can’t. There was a time his family would’ve been my own, but life had other plans. Now that we’re in each other’s lives again, I’m not sure I’ll be strong enough to walk away again when the time comes.

Dreams tore them apart, life brought them back together, and danger lurks in the shadows. Can Ghost and Ember survive the storm, let alone each other?

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REVIEW: GHOST is the third instalment in Andi Rhodes’ contemporary adult SOULLESS KINGS MC: MARBLE FALLS TX dark, erotic, MC romance series, a spin off from the author’s SOULLESS KING MC series. This is MC member Parker ‘Ghost’ West, and nurse Ember Tamlin’s story line. GHOST can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storylines 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 (Ember and Ghost) GHOST follows the rekindling relationship between MC member Parker ‘Ghost’ West, and nurse Ember Tamlin. Approximately fifteen years earlier, Parker West and Ember Tamlin made plans for the future, including preparing for a wedding that would never take place. Fast forward to present day, Ghost’s mother is losing her battle with Alzheimer’s disease, and several nurses have already tried and failed. As a final resort, Ghost calls in a favor from his club president but never expects to come face to face with the woman who destroyed his heart. Ember Tamlin watched as the man she loved walked away without looking back but their lives are about to come full circle when Ember is contracted to take care of a woman she once called mom but all is not well in Marble Falls, and Ember and Mrs. West will become pawns in a war between the Soulless Kings MC and the Cartel.

The world building focuses on the second rebuilding relationship as Ember and Ghost must come to terms with what happened and why. As Ghost struggles with his mother’s deteriorating health, the MC is pulled into a war not of their making.

The relationship between Ember and Ghost is one of second chances, a relationship destroyed by a lack of communication and a broken heart.Ghost battles between head and heart accepting the reappearance of the woman he once loved, as Ember assures Ghost she is only helping his mother, and nothing else. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and colorful. We are reintroduced to Addison and Crow, Journey and Wren, Poker, and several MC members, as well as Ghost’s mother Mrs. West.

GHOST is a story of heart break and loss, power and control, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic, captivating and entertaining; the characters are determined, spirited and sassy; the romance is fated and edgy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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Andi Rhodes is an author whose passion is creating romance from chaos in all her books! She writes MC (motorcycle club) romance with a generous helping of suspense and doesn’t shy away from the more difficult topics. Her books can be triggering for some so consider yourself warned. Andi also ensures each book ends with the couple getting their HEA! Most importantly, Andi is living her real life HEA with her husband and their boxers.

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THE SEVENTH SNOW (A Meddlesome Moirai Tale) by Rose Wulf-review

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THE SEVENTH SNOW (A Meddlesome Moirai Tale) by Rose Wulf-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 29, 2025

A lifetime of lies.
A stepmother set on killing her.
A power locked inside.

Teasha Blanchette would never have believed she had any of those things. Not until the day she inadvertently shattered her stepmother’s mirror, triggered a wave of nonsensical visions, and her stepmother did, in fact, try to end her life.

The other thing Teasha wouldn’t have believed she had?
A lover reborn from lifetimes past.

But as soon as they met, both gathered by curious circumstance at a reclusive dwarven community, Teasha and the man of her waking dreams became inseparable.

Knowing her stepmother wasn’t going away, Omar vowed to stand beside and fight for her. Even if he and his sword were all that stood between Teasha and her stepmother’s ancient magic. He would not waver.

They were only going to get one more chance at their happily ever after

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REVIEW: THE SEVENTH SNOW by Rose Wulf is an adult, urban fantasy story, a retelling of Snow White focusing on Prince Omar Flores, and Teasha Blanchette.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Omar and Teasha) THE SEVENTH SNOW focuses on the seven lives of our story line couple. Throughout the centuries, Prince Omar has fallen in love with Princess Snow but something or someone will destroy any hopes for a future, taking the lives of our story line couple. Fast forward to present day realistic dreams will pull our couple together, dreams revealing their numerous past lives, and the loss of life at the hands of the Witch Queen, a woman Teasha knows as her wicked step-mother. Magic is a powerful part of the world in which our couple live, magic that appears to have skipped our story line heroine but hiding with a group of cave dwelling dwarves will reveal Teasha’s powers have been hidden behind a veil of dark magic. Training for the inevitably of once again facing their deaths, Omar and Teasha begin training in the hopes of surviving what’s to come.

The world building reveals the past, their life and deaths, and the ultimate betrayal, over and over again. Determined to never repeat history, Omar and Teasha find themselves facing assassins, and former friends tasked with taking them down.

The relationship between Omar and Teasha spans hundreds of years as our couple are fated to repeat history one more time but one more time may result in their final death. Omar is determined to protect the woman he loves, a woman who will discover her magic in the face of the ultimate betrayal. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters including Teasha’s step-mother Griselda, several dwarves, soldiers and mercenaries, security guard Lars, Kahn the owl, as well as Omar’s parents the King and Queen Marwood.

THE SEVENTH SNOW is a story of betrayal and jealousy, obsession and murder, survival and love. The premise is entertaining and interesting; the romance is fated ; the characters are determined and desperate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Swept Away by Beth O’Leary – a Review

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Swept Away by Beth O’Leary – a Review

 

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What if you were lost at sea…with your one-night stand?

Zeke and Lexi thought it would just be a night of fun. They had no intentions of seeing each other again. Zeke is only in town for the weekend to buy back his late father’s houseboat. Lexi has no time for dating when she needs to help take care of her best friend’s daughter.

Going back home with a stranger seems like a perfect escape from their problems. But a miscommunication in the dark, foggy night means no one tied the houseboat to the dock. The next morning, Zeke and Lexi realize all they can see is miles and miles of water.

With just a few provisions on the idle boat, Zeke and Lexi must figure out how to get back home. But aside from their survival, they’re facing another challenge. Because when you’re stuck together for days on end, it gives you a lot of time to get to know someone—and to fall in love with them.

 

 

Review:

Swept Away by Beth O’Leary is a wonderful exciting, intense & romantic novel. Zeke and Lexi meet one night at the bar, and they end up at his house boat for a one-night stand. In the morning, when they wake up, they discover that the boat was not tied up and they have drifted out to sea. Thus, begins eight days lost at sea, with no phone signal, little food, storms & unable to handle the boat.

As the story continues, they have no power in steering the houseboat, hoping someone will come to their rescue. With each passing day (they end up with 8 days), they learned to limit the food, drinks; Zeke and Lexi faced so many life and death experiences at sea. Being alone leaves them exposed with angst; strengths, weaknesses, fears, issues, storms, accidents, that they end up discussing each day. Will they survive?

I really loved both Zeke and Lexi, as they were wonderful and amazing characters.  The chemistry between escalates along the way, as they were very compelling and complex characters; whom we couldn’t help but root for them.  After the 8th day, they were finally rescued, with family and friends waiting for their arrival. 

The final twist close to the end, was a total surprise; with Lexi learning something from Penny, causing her to ignore Zeke. However, Penny will reveal the truths about the past, and all well be well.  Zeke and Lexi will eventually have their happy ending.

Swept Away was an exciting, romantic, intense, adventurous, thrilling and addictive story. Both Zeke and Lexi made a wonderful endearing couple. Swept Away was so very well written by Beth O’Leary.  It was also a great epilogue. 

Reviewed by Barb

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Saving Blood (RBMC: Tijuana MX #2) by Barbara Nolan-review tour

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❤️‍🔥Saving Blood (RBMC: Tijuana MX #2) by Barbara Nolan-review & excerpt tour❤️‍🔥

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 1, 2025

Blood:

As VP of the Royal Bastards MC Tijuana chapter, I’ve defended our club and my prez against the shady dealings of the cartel. Women sharing my bed~~absolutely. No drama. No commitment. I like to keep things simple.

Until . . . Maxine

A badass woman with mad skills in the cage, and a body made for sin. Only one problem—she’s got a wise ass mouth and every time we get within two feet of each other we end up in a pissing contest.

I can’t control the dirty thoughts running through my brain and when we finally fall into bed it’s more than we expected, but I know she’s got secrets and I’m no savior.

Every street-smart bone in my body tells me to run, but I can’t—even if it means screwing the only family I’ve ever know~~The Royal Bastards.

Maxine:

I’ve trained and toned my body to expel the demons from my past. Fighting in the cage is my sanctuary leaving no room for a filthy-mouth biker with a gladiator’s body.

Men like Blood are my kryptonite so of course I fall into bed with him. Worst decision ever especially when the secrets from my past can get us both killed.

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REVIEW:SAVING BLOOD is the second instalment in Barbara Nolan’s contemporary, adult RBMC: Tijuana MX erotic, MC romance series, set in the multi-authored RBMC series. This is cage fighter Chastity ‘Maxine’ Parker, and RBMC: Tijuana MX vice president Blood Collins’ story line. SAVING BLOOD 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 (Blood and Maxine) and third person (Chastity) SAVING BLOOD follows the building relationship between cage fighter Chastity ‘Maxine’ Parker, and RBMC: Tijuana MX vice president Blood Collins. Maxine is a cage fighter but a fighter who has been used and abused, and is about to be used once again. An upcoming fight finds Maxine training and fighting for the RBMC: Tijuana MX club but a series of lies is about to expose the real nature of Maxine’s involvement. Blood is determined to trust the woman with whom he is falling in love but Maxine’s secrets are about to threaten Blood and the RBMC.

The world building focuses on the reality that is Maxine’s life. No longer under her own control,Maxine finds herself at the mercy of a mad man, a man who is taking aim at the RBMC.

The relationship between Maxine and Blood begins professionally as Maxine prepares to fight for the RBMC but all is not as it appears to be, and Blood finds himself battling between head and heart as Maxine’s secrets reveal a hard fought life that is only getting harder to land. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

We are introduced to several colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters-the premier members of the RBMC: Tijuana: Club president Smoke & Marisol; Enforcer Bolt, Club secretary Ricky, treasurer Manny, and prospect Diesel, as well as club runner Javi, and Cartel Kingpin Hector Rodriquez.

SAVING BLOOD is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, retribution and acceptance, forgiveness and love. The fast paced premise is dark and dramatic; the romance is limited but raw; the characters are dangerous and dynamic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one Loving Smoke

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Reviewed by Sandy

When the hard a$$ biker gets close to finding out your secret so you use sex as a diversion.

“I also know you’re using sex to change the subject.”

Her fingers work the inside of my thigh. “Do you want me to stop?”

I shake my head slightly. “Nah, but you already know that.”

“So, what’s the problem?” She wraps her other hand around the back of my neck and leans in for a kiss.

I take my fill, pull back and huff out a harsh laugh. “The problem is, I know you’re lying your a$$ off. I also know you’re either working for Rodriquez outright, or he’s pressuring you to somehow get to me and the Royal Bastards.”

“No, that’s not—”

I press my forefinger against her lips. “The thing is, I don’t give a fv(k. I should, but I don’t, ‘cause I never had a woman in my bed who fv(ks like you.” I snake my hand up the nape of her neck, grab a clump of her hair and pull.

“But if you try to hurt me or the Bastards, you’ll find out why they call me Blood.”

BARBARA NOLAN is an Amazon Bestselling Author who lives in the Garden State, New Jersey. She writes gritty, realistic stories filled with strong men and the women who tame them. Her passion for reading and words make this a journey of love.

She considers reading a luxury and writing a necessity.

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Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q. Sutanto – a Review

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Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q. Sutanto – a Review

 

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Ever since a man was found dead in Vera’s teahouse, life has been good. For Vera that is. She’s surrounded by loved ones, her shop is bustling, and best of all, her son, Tilly, has a girlfriend! All thanks to Vera, because Tilly’s girlfriend is none other than Officer Selena Gray. The very same Officer Gray that she had harassed while investigating the teahouse murder. Still, Vera wishes more dead bodies would pop up in her shop, but one mustn’t be ungrateful, even if one is slightly…bored.

Then Vera comes across a distressed young woman who is obviously in need of her kindly guidance. The young woman is looking for a missing friend. Fortunately, while cat-sitting at Tilly and Selena’s, Vera finds a treasure Selena’s briefcase. Inside is a file about the death of an enigmatic influencer—who also happens to be the friend that the young woman was looking for.

Online, Xander had it a parade of private jets, fabulous parties with socialites, and a burgeoning career as a social media influencer. The only problem is, after his body is fished out of Mission Bay, the police can’t seem to actually identify him. Who is Xander Lin? Nobody knows. Every contact is a dead end. Everybody claims not to know him, not even his parents.

Vera is determined to solve Xander’s murder. After all, doing so would surely be a big favor to Selena, and there is nothing she wouldn’t do for her future daughter-in-law.

 

 

 

Review:

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto is the 2nd book in her Vera Wong’s series.   Vera, is a sharp-witted 61-year-old, who once again becomes involved in a new mystery for her to investigate. She is surround by wonderful family, and a bustling shop, but she does become slightly bored. 

Vera meets a young distressed girl, Millie, who is looking for a missing friend.  Her friend, Xander was a successful social media influencer and Vera helps Millie to look for her friend, who turns up dead. Vera begins to collect a group of young characters, who knew Xander, to help her solve the crime. The way Vera captivates the people around her is delightful, and loved by her new young friends. She brings humor into this story, especially with her meddling in their lives.  Vera is determined to discover who was Xander, especially since those friends, who really did not know his real name; she will gather those friends and find the truth. This was an interesting plot, filled with suspense, as well as Vera keeping them under her wing; as well as always bringing huge amounts of food, and her famous tea. 

Besides her regular family, as well as her young friends, others become concerned with many worried about her interfering and gaining the attention of dangerous people, who are possible behind the murder.  Her son, Tilly’s girlfriend is Officer Selena Gray (who worked on the previous case), and Selena is not too happy with Vera, becoming involved, and putting herself in danger.

I really got a kick out of Vera, especially her wonderful grandmotherly affection for the very young, who call her grandma; as well as her social media influence friends. They teach Vera new skills, even becoming quickly well-known on social media.  Vera is always there for each of them, to build their confidence. 

What follows is Millie will tell Vera the truths about her evil mother and father, and who is truly behind the murders. Vera was injured, and Selena will get the department to find the bad people committing the crimes. 

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man), was a wonderful, fun, exciting, heartwarming story with a group of new people who Vera helped and protected.  Once again, Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping was a delightful story, so very well written by Jesse Q. Sutanto.  I look forward to more from Vera Wong.

Reviewed by Barb

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