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Thorned Vengeance & Saints Purgatory by Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose

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Thorned Vengeance & Saints Purgatory 1-6 by Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose-review tour

THORNED VENGEANCE
(Saints Purgatory MC 6)
by AndI Rhodes & Lacy Rose
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark,erotic, MC romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 30, 2024

There isn’t a person in the world who hasn’t committed a sin. Some sins are worse than others, but seven of them are deadly. But those seven worst of the worst? They’re what drive Saints Purgatory MC to keep fighting.

Thorn…

I joined the military to escape the demons that haunted me and the repeating nightmare I had every time I closed my eyes. After I was discharged, I had no purpose. I was lost. But salvation came in the form of two familiar faces and motorcycles. Becoming the Sergeant at Arms for Saints Purgatory MC has given me an outlet for all the rage I’ve kept buried deep for years.

People don’t realize that behind my jokester veneer is a ticking bomb ready to detonate. My brothers think they know my story, but some parts are too painful to divulge… until I cross paths with her. We’re two battered souls who find solidarity in tragedy and vengeance. But she’s too stubborn for her own good.

When she refuses the club’s help, she finds herself in extreme danger, and I vow that the sinner plaguing her will have the beast inside me to deal with.

Delaney…

My life was perfect… until it wasn’t. That night was supposed to be a celebration, a party, but it became a nightmare that’s forever etched on my brain. What happened to my sister will never happen again because I’ve made it my life’s mission to see that it doesn’t.

There isn’t a person or thing that can stop me from getting the vengeance I crave because my nemesis will never see me coming. I’ve made sure of this over the years, but then a man foils my plans. We have the same agenda, but I refuse to give him my kill.

My life might be in jeopardy, but death would at least put an end to my pain. But now that I’ve met him, can I put aside my bloodthirst and accept the connection he offers?

He is Saints Purgatory, and he’s a sinner who takes out the sinful.

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REVIEW: THORNED VENGEANCE is the sixth instalment in the contemporary, adult SAINTS PURGATORY dark, erotic, MC romance series co-authored by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This is Saints Purgatory MC SAA Kyle ‘ Thorn’ Gruber, and graphic designer Delaney Jefferson’s story line. THORNED VENGEANCE 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 WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from three first person perspectives (Thorn, Delaney, killer) THORNED VENGEANCE follows the search for a serial killer. Approximately ten years earlier Kyle Gruber’s high school girlfriend was murdered in what would be the first of many victims for a serial killer dubbed the Phantom Strangler. Five years later Delaney Jefferson’s twin Daphne would be killer by the same person, and in the ensuing years our heroine would begin her own search for the man who destroyed her life but Daphne never expected to come face to face with both the past and her future when a concert for Apple Caldwell (Wrathful Malice 2) would reveal the identity of the Phantom Strangler when he attacks our story line heroine. Teaming up with the Saints Purgatory MC, Delaney would discover Thorn’s connection to the past, and in doing so, finds herself falling for a man with more demons than she could have ever imagined. What ensues is the building relationship between Thorn and Delaney, and the potential fall-out when Delaney falls victim to a demented mind.

The relationship between Delaney and Thorn is one of mutual grief, and immediate attraction. Delaney is desperate to find her sister’s killer, while Thorn is determined to get revenge for the woman he once loved. Delaney believes she is prepared for anything but never expected to fall in love. The $ex scenes are impassioned and provocative without the use of over the stop, sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and over protective secondary and supporting characters including all of the members of the Saints Purgatory MC and their spouses. Speaking of the women, when vengeance is dispensed, the partners are determined to take part, one way or another.

THORNED VENGEANCE is a story of power and control, madness and vengeance, determination and strength, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is seductive and intense; the characters are determined, stubborn and strong-willed

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Reviewed by Sandy

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UNHOLY SOUL
Saints Purgatory 1
by AndI Rhodes & Lacy Rose
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark,erotic, MC romance

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Release Date: April 28, 2023

REVIEW: UNHOLY SOUL is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult SAINTS PURGATORY MC dark, erotic, MC romance series co-authored by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This is club president Matt ‘Soul’ Hodges, and twenty-four year old business woman Cece Parker’s story line.

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

Told from several first person perspectives including Cece and Soul, using present day and memories from the past, UNHOLY SOUL follows in the wake of the introduction between our story line couple. Cece Parker is a business woman who owns and operates a lingerie store. Her most prolific client is a woman she knows only as Mary but Mary is a woman with connections to the Saints Purgatory MC but life is about to throw Cece several curve balls, and Soul, and the Saints Purgatory MC will become Cece’s guardian and protector when her life begins to spiral out of control. What ensues is the building relationship between Cece and Soul, and the potential fall-out when Cece becomes the target of a vengeful and rotten mind.

The world building introduces the who, what and why of the Saints Purgatory MC. As young boys, Matt, Mark, Paul and John would find themselves the victims of the Catholic Church, and in the ensuing years Soul, Malice and Grim would become the judge, jury and executioner of those deemed to be sinners.

The relationship between Cece and Soul is one of mutual attraction but Cece is a businesswoman, and Soul doesn’t believe he is worthy of love but when Cece’s life begins to spiral, Soul is determined to claim the woman that calls to his heart. Cece is strong, independent woman who knows what she wants but struggles in the face of incompetence and betrayal. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense.

We are introduced to several interesting and intriguing characters including several members of the Saints Purgatory MC: Malice, Grim, Abyss, Thorn, Rogue; Soul’s sister Mary aka Jez, as well as Malice’s brother Mark, and his friend Apple. The requisite evil has many faces.

UNHOLY SOUL is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, abuse and murder, acceptance and love. The premise is dark, dramatic and edgy; the romance is fated; the characters are strong-willed, animated and unconventional.

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WRATHFUL MALICE
(Saints Purgatory MC 2)
by Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark,erotic, MC romance

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Release Date: July 28, 2023

REVIEW: WRATHFUL MALICE is the second instalment in the contemporary, adult SAINTS PURGATORY dark, erotic, MC romance series co-authored by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This is Saints Purgatory MC VP Malice aka Paul Grandon, and singer/songwriter Apple Caldwell’s story line. WRATHFUL MALICE 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 several first person perspectives including Malice and Apple, using present day and memories from the past WRATHFUL MALICE follows Apple Caldwell on her rise to the top of music stardom. Along with her best friend Mark Grandon, Apple hits the club circuit only to find herself sick and in desperate need of help. With only one alternative, Mark contacts someone from the past, a past he was hoping to forget. Enter Mark’s brother Paul ‘Malice’ Grandon, the man with whom Apple will fall in love. As Apple begins a slow recovery with the help of the Saints Purgatory MC, Malice must come to terms with the brother he once tried to protect, a brother whose hatred for Malice is equal to the hatred Malice has towards his only brother Mark. As Apple’s career begins to take off, someone else is determined to destroy our story line heroine.

The relationship between Malice and Apple is tempestuous at best but Apple doesn’t take any crap from the members of the Saints Purgatory MC, and is willing to go toe to toe in an effort to protect her friend, her career, and the man with whom she will fall in love. Malice doesn’t do relationships having suffered at the hands of people in control. The $ex scenes are limited but provocative and intense.

WRATHFUL MALICE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, secrets and lies, abuse and recovery , family friendships, forgiveness and love. The premise is captivating and emotional; the romance is seductive but struggles with Malice’s inability to let go of the past; the characters are determined and desperate.

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GRIM’S HELL
Saints Purgatory 3
by Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark,erotic, MC romance

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Release Date: November 20, 2023

REVIEW: GRIM’S HELL is the third instalment in the contemporary, adult SAINTS PURGATORY dark, erotic, MC romance series co-authored by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This is deaf enforcer John ‘Grim Reaper’ Dunn, and Violet Simpson’s story line. GRIM’S HELL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from three first person perspectives (Grim, Violet, Brad) following two time lines, GRIM’S HELL focuses on the rescue and protection of our story line heroine. Violet Simpson is a televangelist’s daughter, and her future has been decided without her consent but when her new fiancé becomes dangerously violent, Violet finds herself under the protection of the Saints Purgatory MC, and the woman with whom she will fall in love. Enter John ‘Grim’ Dunn. Grim is an enforcer for the MC; deaf since birth, and a man with demons he is unable to purge but Grim is determined to protect the life of our story line heroine, even if is mean taking down the people who were once part of her life. What ensues is the building relationship between Grim and Violet, and the potential fall-out as Violet’s past refuses to let go, and her parents’ betrayal that set everything into motion.

The slow building relationship between Grim and Violet begins as a rescue but Violet refuses to accept the notion of an escape. With Grim as her protector, Violet begins to find a place she can call home but someone else is working behind the scenes to reclaim what doesn’t belong. Grim doesn’t believe in love having lost everything as a child to a abusive man but Grim knows that Violet will be the only woman to call to his heart, a heart he struggles to free to love. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

GRIM’S HELL is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, greed and madness, family, relationships, desperation and love. The premise is dramatic, edgy and emotional; the romance heart breaking; the characters are struggling guarded and tragic.

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SHADOWY ABYSS
Saints Purgatory 4
by Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark,erotic, MC romance

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Release Date : February 27, 2024

REVIEW:  SHADOWY ABYSS is the fourth instalment in the contemporary, adult SAINTS PURGATORY dark, erotic, MC romance series co-authored by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This is physician William ‘Abyss’ McKay, and attorney Carmella Lopez’ story line. SHADOWY ABYSS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Carmella is Cece’s best friend.

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

Told from three first person perspectives (Abyss, Carmella, stalker) using present day and memories from the past, SHADOWY ABYSS follows in the wake of a one-nght stand between our story line couple. Abyss and Carmella hooked up at Cece and Soul’s wedding but Carmella ghosted Abyss the next morning. Fast forward to present day wherein an important case garners Carmella a partnership position, a position that has made Carmella a target of someone unknown. With the unwanted help of the Saints Purgatory MC, Carmella continues on with her life, often walking straight in to danger, refusing the protection of the man with whom she will fall in love. What ensues is the contemptuous relationship between Abyss and Carmella, and the potential fall-out as Carmella is continuously targeted, taking Abyss along for the ride.

The relationship between Carmella and Abyss is one of second chances, sort of. Carmella and Abyss’ one night stand left Abyss wanting more but Abyss’ reputation with the ladies kept Carmella at a distance, a distance that would threaten her life. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

SHADOWY ABYSS is a story of second chances; of power and control, jealousy and murder, betrayal and vengeance, family and love. The premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is provocative; the characters are determined and animated by Carmella is often TSTL (too stupid to live), and in this, she was a frustrating character.

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ROGUE’S CROSS
Saints Purgatory 5
by Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark,erotic, MC romance

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Release Date: April 26, 2024

REVIEW:  ROGUE’S CROSS is the fifth instalment in the contemporary, adult SAINTS PURGATORY MC erotic, romance series co-authored by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This is club treasurer / bar owner Rogue and bartender Skye Summers’ Dom/sub story line. ROGUE’S CROSS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from three first person perspectives (Rogue and Skye, unknown) ROGUE’S CROSS follows Skye Summers as she is set up to take a fall. Skye works as a bartender at the club owned Purgatory Bar but money has gone missing, and someone is pointing the finger at Skye. Rogue struggles to trust our story line heroine but the ol’ ladies and girlfriends are determined to prove Skye has been framed to take the fall. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Skye and Rogue, and the potential fall-out as Skye becomes a pawn in someone else’s game.

The relationship between Skye and Rogue begins as a business arrangement. Rogue keeps his distance in the face of boss and employee but the accusations against Skye bring out the protective nature of Rogue, as the man claims the woman who may be destroying them all. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

ROGUE’S CROSS is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, forgiveness and acceptance, family and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and engaging; the romance is seductive-the Dom/sub scenarios are limited; the characters are energetic and determined.

Andi Rhodes

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.

For the most up-to-date information on releases, preorders, signings, and all things Andi Rhodes, visit her website at www.andirhodes.com.

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Lacy Rose

Lacy Rose is an author who loves to write gritty MC (motorcycle club) romance. Lacy loves multiple genres and can be found reading almost anything in her free time. She lives with her husband of 23 years and two children. When she isn’t writing, her life is often filled with mayhem from kids’ school activities, so she reads and writes in her free time to escape reality. Lacy enjoys sharing her stories with others, and they always have a HEA.

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The Ruined (Hideaway Springs 2) by Roxanne Tully-review tour

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💛The Ruined (Hideaway Springs 2) by Roxanne Tully-review tour💛

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 30 ,2024

Have you ever tricked a man into bed with you?

Neither have I.
Wouldn’t dream of it—I’m a girl with class.

Except when it comes to my ex-boyfriend Noah.
Three years ago, I ruined any future with him and I’m done trying to win him back.
Better off. He’s Grumpy Gorgeous and I’m Sunshine Plain Jane.

With nothing left to keep me in our small town, and my best friend’s wedding to his brother looming, I make my amends. Call a truce so we don’t accidentally cause a scene during their big day.

The trick? Noah thinks my imaginary date to the wedding is my ticket to losing my V-card. And…I might have let him believe it.

A spark I thought was long gone ignites and suddenly he’s determined to prove I’m not ready. By volunteering himself to demonstrate.

It’s one dangerous game I agreed to, but it’s all I ever wanted. I only hope that when the truth comes out, we won’t be completely and unforgivably ruined.

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REVIEW:The Ruined is the second installment in the Hideaway Springs series by Roxanne Tulley. Each book can be read as a standalone, but as always I recommend reading the series in order to get the most of the story. I really enjoyed the small town, grumpy sunshine romance feel of this story, the plot moves quickly but the characters are what keep the reader engaged.

We meet Noah in book one, and the story continues around Pepper and Chase’s wedding. Charlie and Noah don’t like either other…actually, let’s be honest, they hate each other. Charlie has been branded a cheater, everyone knows about it and won’t let her live it down. This really confused me, she clearly didn’t sleep with anyone and nothing happened, except for a kiss. A kiss that ruined her life. Noah reacts like a nutcase in my opinion, but with this book, the storyline expands and things are made clear to Noah.

Noah was not my favorite person when I first started reading, don’t get me wrong, their chemistry was Chef kiss, but the beginning of their story really didn’t make me like him. As the plot progresses and Noah learns that he was a big dummy, the couple comes to terms with the mistakes of their past and move on to a brighter future together.

Overall a wholesome, spicy summer read that I enjoyed and would recommend to fellow readers.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Roxanne writes contemporary romance with strong realistic heroines and a healthy dose of angst. When she’s not writing, she enjoys hiking, baking and traveling with her real-life male hero.

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HIS DARK DESIRE by Brooke Summers/ Stella Bella-review

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HIS DARK DESIRE by Brooke Summers/ Stella Bella-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 29, 2024

Denver’s most notorious mafia man, “The Snake’ is ready to hang up his title.

What happens when he finds a woman who turns his world upside down?

Is leaving the world he created behind the best way forward?

Or will he end up losing everything he loves in the process?

His Dark Desire is a crossover between the Made Series by Brooke Summers and The Temptations series by Stella Bella

They live in the shadows and have their own moral compass that guides them. These men and women don’t follow your rules. They make their own. When they meet their perfect partner, nothing else matters. They’ll do whatever it takes to win the owner of their Dark Hearts.

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REVIEW: HIS DARK DESIRE by Brooke Summers (Stella Bella) is a contemporary, adult, stand alone, erotic, Mafia romance story line set in the author’s MADE series. This is fifty-five year old, Mafia kingpin turned businessman Joe Raineri, and twenty-three year old, PA Hazel’s story line. HIS DARK DESIRE fills in some of the missing background and history regarding our story line couple. Joe Ranieri is Gabriella Sanchez’ father (OBSESSIVE UNION Made 9).

Told from dual first person perspectives (Joe and Hazel) covering several years HIS DARK DESIRE reveals some of the background information about Gabriella’s father: his Mafia connections; his estranged marriage to his first wife; the conception of his daughter; and the woman with whom he will fall in love. Joe Raineri is a Mafia kingpin but wants to go legitimate in the wake of his personal life spiralling out of control. Meeting and hiring PA Hazel stirred something deep within our story line hero but Joe’s personal life refuses to go quietly, and in this Hazel finds herself on the outside looking in. What ensues is the building but embattled relationship between our story line couple, and the potential fall-out as Hazel struggles with the possibility of losing the man that she loves.

The world building follows several years, briefly mentioning some important events in Joe Raineri’s life, events that cross over with the author’s MADE series and characters. As Joe battles with the past, the past takes aim at everyone he loves.

The relationship between Joe and Hazel begins as a professional arrangement. Joe is Hazel’s boss but his attraction to Hazel is threatened by a personal life he has yet to let go. A back and forth affair finds Hazel walking out of Joe’s life, a life that is about to become much more complicated with events back home. The $ex scenes are limited but intimate ..

The secondary and supporting characters include Joe’s soon to be ex Christina: his daughter Gabriella, as well as Hazel’s best friend Briar.

HIS DARK DESIRE is a fast paced, quick read: a novella length story of secrets and lies, power and control, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and edgy but felt a little bit rushed; the characters are stubborn and determined ; the age-gap romance is seductive but too many timeline skips results in missing details but such is the nature of the novella.

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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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FOREST OF OBSESSION (Alexis Forrest:FBI Thriller 5) by Kate Gable

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FOREST OF OBSESSION (Alexis Forrest: FBI Mystery Thriller 5) by Kate Gable-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 31, 2024

Forensic psychologist and FBI agent Alexis Forrest is on the hunt for a serial killer who has been terrorizing New England for decades. Years ago, her teenage sister fell victim to this predator, but the wrong person was convicted and sent to prison and the real killer is still out there.

The eerie calm of Broken Hill, Alexis’s hometown, is shattered when a string of brutal killings resurfaces, echoing the nightmare of her past.

For years, everyone thought he was gone and then he strikes again.

After her father’s house is burned down and her mother receives threats, Alexis knows she’s running out of time.

The killer has set his sights on her.

With her own life on the line, she must confront her deepest fears in order to uncover the true identity of the illusive murderer before it’s too late.

Teaming up once again with her former flame and partner, Mitch, Alexis plunges into a desperate race against time. But as the body count rises and the killer’s taunts grow bolder, Alexis realizes she’s facing someone who knows her every move.

With each step bringing her closer into the killer’s twisted game, Alexis grapples with the chilling realization that the key to stopping the bloodshed may lie in the darkest corners of her own past.

Can she stop him in time or will she become just another one of his victims?

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REVIEW: FOREST OF OBSESSION is the fifth instalment in Kate Gable’s contemporary, adult ALEXIS FORREST: FBI MYSTERY THRILLER series focusing on Forensic Psychologist FBI Agent Alexis Forrest. FOREST OF OBSESSION should not be read as a stand alone as the events of the current timeline are as of a direct result of the previous four instalments.

SOME BACKGROUND: Twenty years earlier, Alexis’ older sister Maddie was abducted and murdered, destroying the Forrest family in the process. With her return to Broken Hill to investigate a series of similar abductions, Alexis will reconnect with family, and the man who once held her heart.

Told from three first person perspectives (Alexis, Mitch, Tyler) FOREST OF OBSESSION continues to focus on FBI Agent Alexis Forrest’s search for her sister’s killer. As Alexis‘ investigation begins to gain traction, our heroine will discover there may be more than one person responsible for close to thirty years of death and destruction. Refusing to sit back and wait, Alexis places herself in the direct line of fire, often at the risk of her own life and the lives of the people she loves. As the picture begins to coalesce for our story line heroine, someone else continues to pull the strings, pulling our heroine head first into a game of cat and mouse.

Meanwhile, Alexis’ relationship with Mitch Dutton is about to be tested when Alexis’ obsession with a serial killer threatens any potential happiness or trust for our story line couple. Unable to let go, Alexis unwittingly pushes the man that she loves to reconsider their lives going forward but Mitch is the stabilizing foundation for our story line heroine.

FOREST OF OBSESSION is the culmination of five instalments wherein FBI Agent Alexis Forrest often deviates from her daily routine and assignments in an effort to bring down a man who has taken the lives of so many. FOREST OF OBSESSION is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal, power and control, obsession and madness, forgiveness and acceptance. The premise is edgy and dramatic; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Forest of Silence
Forest of Shadows
Forest of Secrets
Forest of Lies

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Reviewed by Sandy

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A BOND IN FLAMES (The Thornheart Trials 6) by Sherilee Gray-tour

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🔥 A BOND IN FLAMES (The Thornheart Trials 6) by Sherilee Gray 🔥

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 26, 2024

Zinnia

No one escapes Death. Especially when you’re his consort.

Thankfully, the powerful god has mostly ignored me; we struck a bargain that allows me to travel between home and Limbo, then I’m his for eternity. I thought I had more time…except I just returned to find him without the cloak he always wears, and now everything has changed. I was forced to served him. Now, I burn for him.

Death sees all and demands my attention. But the unpredictable god cannot decide if he desires or despises me, and soon we’re forced to journey to the Night Realm to save his brother. I’m swarmed with visions I can’t explain and must uncover secrets that Death won’t share. The longer I take, the angrier he becomes…yet my soul comes alive when he touches me.

However, the shadows are gathering and it’s a race to uncover the truth. I must fight my way back to Death—or face a terrible evil that could tear my world apart.

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REVIEW: A BOND IN FLAMES is the sixth and final instalment in Sherilee Gray’s contemporary adult THE THORNHEART TRIALS erotic, paranormal, fantasy series focusing on the Thornheart females. This is twenty-eight year old witch Zinnia Thornheart, and Mors aka Death’s story line. A BOND IN FLAMES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Some of the events of A BOND IN FLAMES crosses over with some of the events of book three A TRIAL BY BLOOD.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Death and Zinnia) A BOND IN FLAMES follows the building but acrimonious relationship between our story line couple. Approximately thirteen years earlier, the god Death appeared to Zinnia in a dream, claiming our heroine as his consort, his intended mate but Zinnia refused his proclamations and in doing so, damned her life for all eternity. Fast forward to present day, Death comes to collect Zinnia’s cousin Rose, believing Rose is his intended mate until Zinnia reveals the sacrifice she made to protect herself. Agreeing to go with Death, albeit with some caveats, bargains and exceptions, Zinnia enters the Underworld to be forever bound to a man known as Death but someone else is working behind the scene s to ensure Death is alone for all eternity, and with it, the secrets reveal Zinnia’s true connections to our story line hero. What ensues is the building relationship between Zinnia and Death, and the potential fall-out as Death’s past refuses to let go, threatening our heroine in the process.

The world building is complex, detailed and dramatic. Zinnia must uncover the truth about her connection to Death, and in doing so, release the pain and suffering for the man with whom she is falling in love.

The relationship between Death and Zinnia is one of fated mates although Zinnia has the option of walking away but walking away would curse Death to a lifetime of pain and suffering, cursed by someone else. As Death and Zinnia’s relationship slowly turns into something more, Death must come to terms with his past, the potential loss of his brother, and the woman that has the ability to destroy his heart. The $ex scenes are erotic and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of powerful and sometimes questionable secondary and supporting characters. Most of Zinnia’s sisters and cousins return, as well as introduction of Death’s brother Somnus (god of dreams), their mother Nox, Death’s servant Egon, and Zinnia’s familiar Hemlock. The requisite evil has many faces.

A BOND IN FLAMES is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, magic and mayhem, gods and goddesses, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is haunting, twisted and edgy yet I easily guessed the who, what, how and why; the characters are enchanting, impassioned and magical; the romance is fated and seductive.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
A Curse in Darkness
A Vow of Ruin
A Trial by Blood
An Oath at Midnight
A Promise of Ashes

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Sherilee’s always had a big (some say warped) imagination, and as a kid scared herself conjuring up horror stories full of ghosts and other terrifying creatures. She never dreamed of actually writing down any of those wonderful imaginary people or places, not until many years later when her sister introduced her to the wondrous world of romance novels, and her very large book collection.

She’s pleased to say, she still has the big imagination… only now her characters are chasing their happily ever after.

Sherilee Gray is a kiwi girl and lives in beautiful New Zealand with her husband and their two children. When she isn’t writing sexy, edgy contemporary and paranormal romance, searching for her next alpha hero on Pinterest, or fueling her voracious book addiction, she can be found dreaming of far off places with a mug of tea in one hand and a bar of Cadburys Rocky Road chocolate in the other.

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 26, 2024

They call him the executioner.
Some say monster.
Dishonorably discharged from the military, he runs a highly secret, clandestine
operation, and has everything I need to find the justice I crave.
Power players at his disposal.
An insatiable hunger for justice.
A reckless disregard for the law.
I offer him my skills, but that’s not what he wants…
He wants me.
And Cain Master always gets what he wants.

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REVIEW: The newest addition to the Jane Henry world; Obsession. A dark, forced proximity, romantic mystery that is sure to entertain its readers. This is a standalone book, and as such does not need any additional reading.

This author is a first time read to me, and because of that this book was eye opening, and a pretty good read for the most. I would check the trigger warning before reading, mainly because of the stalking that comes into play, but overall it did not feel very dark. The majority of the book runs a little slow paced, but the plot and story telling is engaging and easy to keep up with. Mystery romances can sometimes fall flat for me because I can always figure out who the “bad guy” is, well not with this one.

Violet and Cain are trippy! Cain is a PI with a very well known firm that is very exclusive in their clients. When Violet reaches out to Cain with a plea to help her find the monsters that killed her parents, Cain isn’t surprised. After all, he’s been keeping an eye on her already, in hopes of guiding her to coming to him for help. In the next twist, Cain’s sister is taken, and Violet has been added to the hit list of the man who has taken her. So much happens in the plot of this story, however it really doesn’t start moving until about half way through the book. Cain and Violet work together to find his sister and the people who killed her parents. A lot happens in the span of this mystery, and when Violet learns that Cain betrayed her, well all bets are off on that interaction. Overall pretty good book, action and mystery are top notch, spice…could have been better but overall good.

NOTE: OBSESSION is the re-release of the author’s Vengeance and Atonement duet.

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Reviewed by Sarah

Fueled by dark chocolate and even darker coffee, USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry writes what she loves to read – character-driven, unputdownable romance featuring dominant alpha males and the powerful heroines who bring them to their knees. She’s believed in the power of love and romance since Belle won over the beast, and finally decided to write love stories of her own.
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The Forbidden (Bluegrass Empires 2) by Sawyer Bennett-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 23, 2024

The prince of his family’s Kentucky bourbon empire, Gabriel Mardraggon is a ruthless and cunning businessman. Focused on the continued success of Mardraggon Enterprises, relationships and settling down aren’t even on his radar. After all, he’s the product of two people who always put money before love. Loyal to the family’s creed of winning at all costs, as well as their hatred of the Blackburns, Gabe will never accept peace between the dynasties.

Katherine Blackburn is Gabe’s polar opposite—carefree, lighthearted and completely mischievous. Kat works hard as a horse trainer but never hesitates to let her hair down and have a little fun. And lately that has included poking at Gabe and his buttoned-up ways, much to his irritation. Getting a rise out of the cold but gorgeous Mardraggon heir brings Kat unfettered joy, especially given their two families’ ugly history together.

Blackburns and Mardraggons are bitter enemies. Any type of relationship would be strictly forbidden. But when Gabe’s business dealings hurt Kat in a way he never imagined, his walls crumble and he’s forced to lay his feelings for Kat bare. Now Gabe has to decide if he’s ready to alter the course of history or walk away from the only genuine thing he’s ever known.

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REVIEW:THE FORBIDDEN is the second instalment in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary, adult BLUEGRASS EMPIRES erotic, romance series focusing on the Blackburn and the Mardraggon families. This is twenty-seven year old, horse trainer Katherine ‘Kat’ Blackburn, and attorney/businessman/ heir to the Mardraggon empire Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Mardraggon’s story line. THE FORBIDDEN can be read as a stand alone but for back story I recommend reading book one THE FEUD.

SOME BACKGROUND: The Mardraggon and Blackburn families have been in a virtual war for approximately one-hundred and seventy years . The reasons focus on a history between the two families, a history that no longer involves the current generations but both families struggle in the wake of ongoing betrayal, and the Mardraggon’s are slowly spiraling out of control.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Gabe and Kat) THE FORBIDDEN follows in the wake of his father’s betrayal and actions that could have cost the life of someone Gabe and Kat both loved. Desperate to make amends for his father’s actions, Gabe is offering to give up control, and in doing so, rekindle a relationship he destroyed eight years earlier by pushing away the woman he would always love. Enter Katherine Blackburn. The Blackburn and Mardraggon families will now be connected for the rest of eternity but their history continues to affect the present day. As Gabe tries to make amends, Kat will fall victim to another betrayal, another betrayal by someone else.

The world building continues to focus on a one-hundred and seventy year old feud between two wealthy and connected families, families that barely remember what happened or why. Gabe and Kat’s previous relationship was kept secret for fear of retaliation but it would be Kat who would pay the ultimate price when another betrayal targets our story line heroine.

The relationship between Kat and Gabe is one of second chances. Gabe destroyed Katherine’s heart and soul eight years earlier when he refused to acknowledge their relationship, and in doing so, tore down any hope or trust for our story line heroine. As Gabe and Kat attempt to rebuild what once was, someone else is working behind the scenes to punish Gabe for the sins of the past. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful , powerful and dynamic secondary and supporting characters including Kat’s siblings,-Trey, Wade, Ethan and Marcie, their mother Fiona; Ethan’s daughter Sylvie; Gabe’s parents Lionel and Rosemund Mardraggon. The requisite evil has many faces.

THE FORBIDDEN is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, secrets and lies, money and entitlement, family and acceptance, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is complex, dramatic and inviting ; the characters are animated, sassy and stubborn; the romance is edgy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.

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Barrett (Broken Falls 4) by Laramie Briscoe-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 26, 2024

Barrett Grant is wild AF with hips he knows how to use, and he’s also eleven years younger than me…

Gabby

Get Baked is the culmination of every dream I had as a twenty-something. A dream my ex-husband stomped like a bug beneath the tip of his expensive Italian leather shoe. When I left with nothing more than my dignity and a vintage stand mixer I found at a thrift store, all I wanted was to be happy. Promised myself I wouldn’t settle until that happened.

Years later, it’s finally happening in the small town of Broken Falls, WV. My dreams are coming true, my happiness is so close I can reach out and touch it.

But my secrets? They won’t stay buried forever. Especially where Barrett Grant is concerned.

Barrett

I messed up big time with Gabby, the hot, older, owner of Get Baked. I had no business swiping right if I wasn’t going to take our relationship and her feelings seriously. When I reacted badly to a waitress who questioned if she was my mother, I should’ve let it go.

But I didn’t, and now I can’t. Not when I miss the f*ck out of her, and lost a year off my life the night Get Baked was broken into. This time, I promise myself, I’ll give us the shot we should’ve gotten the first time.

If only she gives me a second chance.

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REVIEW:The next installment in the Broken Falls saga; Barrett continues the journey. This book is all about the small town, age gap, second chance romance that sets the pages aflame with their chemistry. As always it’s recommended to read the series in order to get the most out of the story and characters, but each book can be read as a standalone.

Gabby and Barrett are a hoot to read! Gabby is a decade older than Barrett, and living life as a newly divorced woman, Barrett is a younger guy planning his life with his buddies. How these two mesh, I don’t know, but boy oh boy do they. They have a history together and I think that and their age gap makes the most out of the plot of the story. Nonetheless, the story is quick and easy to keep up for the reader.

If you’re looking for something quick, spicy and fun, this is the book for you. Ms. Author has a wonderful talent at world building, her characters are fun and memorable, and the story is entertaining. You can’t ask for more in any book.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books.

When she’s not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix.

Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband and an adorable dog named Gus.

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