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Property of Fire (Kings of Anarchy: Virginia 1) by EC Land-review

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🔥Property of Fire (Kings of Anarchy: Virginia 1) by EC Land-review🔥

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April

One night and everything changed.
Fire
I have two rules in life. Don’t mess with my brothers. And don’t mess with my family. You cross them and you’ll find yourself buried six feet deep.
There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my club. I’ve proven myself loyal to them ten times over.
The only struggle is staying away from the only girl I want. She’s off limits. She’s my Prez’s little sister. No one can touch her, and she doesn’t make it easy for me.
And make matters worse, it’s me she comes to when with trouble on her heels. I can’t turn her away. Not when she needs me most.
I’ll have no choice but to bear the consequences of my actions, ‘cause she’s gonna be mine.

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REVIEW: PROPERTY OF FIRE is the first instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult, erotic, paranormal, M.C series, a part of the multi-authored KINGS OF ANARCHY MC series. This is KOAMC Sargent at Arms Fire aka Brandr, and Evelin’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Fire and Evelin) PROPERTY OF FIRE follows the forbidden relationship between KOAMC SAA Fire, and club bar manager Evelin. Evelin is KOAMC : Virginia president Heat’s sister, and as such our heroine is off limits but the attraction and ‘heat’ growing between Fire and Evelin cannot be denied. When a pack of vampires sets their sights on Evelin, Fire becomes guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love but as our couple begin their life together, secrets will be revealed, exposing the truth, the history and the fated relationship between our story line couple. The Norse gods and goddesses have matched Fire and Evelin, and as such , their mating has opened up and revealed what is in store for everyone involved.

The world building is detailed and crosses over Norse Mythology, fantasy and the paranormal. Secrets have remained hidden for years, and the member of the Virginia Chapter of the KOAMC are about to find themselves facing a world they knew nothing about.

The relationship between Evelin and Fire is one of fated mates, controlled by destiny, and hidden behind a veiled world of gods and mythology. Evelin, Fire and the KOAMC: Virginia are well aware of their connection to the Norse gods and goddesses but it is their familial lineage that will take on a world of their own. As Evelin and Fire’s relationship quickly turns into something more, fate has a couple of more surprises in store. The $ex scenes are passionate and provocative.

We are introduced to the members of the Kings of Anarchy MC: Virginia including president Heat, Brimstone, Flash, Inferno, Pyro, several club ‘horas’, as well as members of the Black Mark MC; goddesses Freya, Herja, and vampire Holstein.

PROPERTY OF FIRE is a story of gods and goddesses, secrets and lies, power and control, fate and prophecy. The premise is dramatic, intriguing and engaging; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are energetic, and desperate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Song of the Dragon Rider by Karina Espinosa-review tour

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Song of the Dragon Rider (The Dragon’s Ballad Book 2) by Karina Espinosa

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 18,2025

My life’s taken a dive straight into an episode of “Game of Thrones”—minus the cool graphics. Here I am, Cat, Hollywood stunt double turned unwilling guest in Damien Drakonar’s dragon-infested soap opera. Yep, that Damien—the hot, broody dragon shifter prince who’s as infuriating as he is mysterious. And guess what? He’s decided to keep me around because of some cosmic joke involving twin flame marks. Apparently, we’re destined to be together—talk about a plot twist!

As I try to wrap my head around our supposed bond, this little secret of ours doesn’t stay quiet for long. We’ve got a traitor in our midst, causing more trouble than a season finale of your favorite reality TV series. Now, every step I take in Damien’s world draws me closer to him. My heart, that traitorous little thing, seems to forget I’m more into Netflix and chill than fire and brimstone.

Caught between a return ticket to my comfy old life and the fiery gaze of a man whose equal parts danger and allure, I’ve got decisions to make. With alliances shifting like sand beneath my feet, it’s hard to tell friends from enemies. Will I ever zip back to my world, or will Damien’s world—with its dark charm and hidden threats—become my new norm? As we face the ultimate showdown, I have to wonder: Can love truly conquer all, or am I just playing a part in a story that might not get a sequel?

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REVIEW: First off, let me just say that starting this book right after the first one was essential. The author did a fantastic job of building on the events and character development from the first book, drawing me back into this world with ease.

I appreciated how the author crafted the element of suspense, making every character interaction loaded with potential danger. It heightened the stakes and kept my heart racing as I flipped through the pages.

The pacing was spot-on, and the tension was palpable, making it hard for me to put the book down.

What truly resonated with me was Cat’s internal struggle. Here she is a girl more accustomed to the drama of Hollywood than the fire and fury of dragon shifters, grappling with feelings that seem to defy logic.

The chemistry between them is electric, yet their interactions are laced with tension and uncertainty. I found myself rooting for their connection, despite how infuriating he could be. Damien is anything but predictable, and his secrets kept me on the edge of my kindle.

The stakes are high in this book. With a traitor lurking in the shadows, every twist and turn feels like a life-or-death scenario that would fit perfectly in a reality TV show.

In conclusion, “Song of the Dragon Rider” successfully builds on the foundation laid in the first book, intertwining romance, action, and suspense in a way that kept me eagerly turning pages.

If you enjoyed the first book, trust me, this sequel will not disappoint.

With its cliffhanger ending and the promise of more adventures to come, I am on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Cat’s journey. So grab your wings, folks; this ride is just getting started!

Oh…. And let’s not forget Arya!

Click HERE for Julie’s review of book one SONG OF THE SHADOW PRINCE

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🦋 Reviewed by Julie

 

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

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The Not So Merry Adventures of Max Creed by Matt Cost-review

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The Not So Merry Adventures of Max Creed (The Modern Day Chronicles of Max Creed 1) by Matt Cost-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 8,2025

Max Creed is a fictional person created to bring justice to those wronged by the ultra-wealthy in a world where the law overwhelmingly favors those with money and power. He is bound only by the laws of humanity and not those of the legal system.

When Sevyn Knight hires Max Creed and his disciples to right the wrongs done to her father at the hands of billionaire playboy Rupert Hastings, the game is afoot. Creed must enmesh himself in the world of the immoral tycoon in order to destroy him, but the temptations of sin and the allure of the pleasures of the rich and famous tease the very fabric of his being.

Aided by his business manager, John Little, the former assassin, Scarlett, the tech wizard, Scads, the attorney, Marian, and the financial guru, Tucker, Creed races against time to stop Hastings from becoming all-powerful as murky figures appear on the darkest edges of his fiefdom.

A breathless thrill ride that will keep your heart pounding long after the last page is turned.

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REVIEW: THE NOT SO MERRY ADVENTURES OF MAX  CREED is the first instalment in Matt Cost’s contemporary, adult THE MODERN DAY CHRONICLES OF MAX CREED suspense series focusing on Max Creed and his band of investigators and assassins.

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

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Max Creed, using present day and memories from the past, THE NOT SO MERRY ADVENTURES OF MAX CREED follows Max aka former PI Milo Sharp, as he takes on the baddest of the bad. Approximately five years earlier, Milo lost the love of his life to an assassin’s bullet, and in the interim our hero has destroyed the man who destroyed his life. Another billionaire’s powerful reach has devastated many more families, leaving the grieving families struggling to understand. Max Creed has been approached in the hopes he and his team will take on the case but from the outset nothing goes according to plan, and at every turn, the team will be sabotaged and targeted by the very people Creed is hoping to take down. Meanwhile, one of their own has been threatened for the sins of the father, and in this, the Chinese Triad and Cartel want a piece of our story line hero.

The world building is detailed and complex as the reader is introduced to Max Creed ,and his unflinching team with secrets of their own, secrets that are about to play into a possible betrayal of our story line hero. The large ensemble cast of colorful, charismatic and energetic secondary and supporting characters each have a specific role to play in Max Creed’s investigative journey, a journey Max believes he will not survive.

THE NOT SO MERRY ADVENTURES OF MAX CREED is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, human trafficking and missing persons. The premise is dark, dramatic and gritty; the characters are determined, desperate and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Over the years, Cost has owned a video store, a mystery bookstore, and a gym. He has also taught history and coached just about every sport imaginable.

Cost now lives in Brunswick, Maine, with his wife, Harper. There are four grown children: Brittany, Pearson, Miranda, and Ryan. A chocolate Lab and a basset hound round out the mix. He now spends his days at the computer, writing.

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Hell Hath No Fury (Ends World) by MercyAnn Summers-review tour

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HELL HATH NO FURY
Ends World 6
by MercyAnn Summers
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 17, 2025

Lilith Ferro

After my childhood was ripped away, I survived years of manipulation and abuse at the hands of a power-hungry monster. I maneuvered through a lifetime of treachery, resorting to chaos and outright bloodshed to eliminate all that could ever harm me and mine.
I thought it was over. I thought I had finally managed to beat them. I truly believed I’d fought the demons and won.
But then, without warning, they took her from me. Leaving me no choice but to reach out to a man I knew would go to the ends of the earth to help get her back.

A man I betrayed in the most unforgivable way.
A man who has haunted me for decades.
A man who may still not fully understand the lengths I will go to protect what is mine.
They say “Hell hath no fury.”
But Hell’s got nothing on me.

Antonio Rossi

I was raised by monsters in a world where only the ugliest of monsters survived. I withstood years of abuse, endured years of torture as I maneuvered through every trial and test put forth to prove I was the type of cold-hearted bastard needed to run an organization built off bloodshed and fear.
I thought I was in the perfect position to put an end to the chaos. I truly believed I was going to be the man to beat back the demons once and for all, and prove that you can hold great power without selling your soul.
But then, I answered her call. Without hesitation, without apology, without any consideration for the possible trap it may be, I answered a call from a woman I betrayed before I even knew what true betrayal was.

A woman who may not understand how she nearly destroyed me.
Awoman I have fought for from the shadows for decades.
A woman I will fight for with my dying breath.
Because if saving her means I must dive into the very pits of Hell…
Then Hell’s where I’ll go.

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REVIEW:Hell Hath No Fury is the sixth and final installment in the Ends Work series by MercyAnn Summers. HHNF can be read as a standalone, but it is part of an interconnected series of books that are better read in a series. Check the trigger warning before reading, as per the others in the series, this too is a dark, mafia romance.

We are back at it with the FAAFO gang, and this time it’s all about Lilith and Antonio. After what happened in the novella (Chameleon) we see a change in the group dynamic, one that honestly shocked the s*** out of me. Lilith wasn’t a character I gravitated towards, she was cold and down right nuts in parts of the series, but now I am starting to see why. And no one is prepared for her now. Now she is on a warpath and everyone needs to just move outta the way. This woman is unhinged,

Antonio is Lilith’s past, present and future. These two have decades worth of history, of love, and of pain, but all it begins and ends together. While Lilith can be cold and distant, Antonio knows when to be warm and close, when she needs his gentle love, and when she needs his hard…attention. To simply call them a couple feels like an oversimplification, Antonio has yearned for her.

While the storyline is a labyrinth of crazy twists and turns, secrets and danger, loss and love, the banter from the FAAFO is LIFE. Having the group together again felt like the best way to end an amazing series, well that and the top tier spice. Iv read some spicy dark romance books, but whee oh whee this one is claiming a spot in the top five. So. Much. Kink. I have found a new die hard author and I am happy to live in the world she makes.

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WHAT DOESN’T KILL US
Ends World 2
by MercyAnn Summers
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19, 2023

Darius
I disappeared.
It was unexpected.
Incredibly inconvenient even, but if it meant she was safe, then so be it.
After a tireless search for a nameless, faceless enemy – still, they remain elusive.
Each day that goes by without her is excruciating.
But I know, she will never be satisfied until she’s back by my side.
Spitting mad and out for blood, she knows what buttons to push to get me there, reminding me of who she belongs to.
Me.

Antoinette
He disappeared.
It was shocking.
Agonizingly painful even, but if it meant he was alive, then so be it.
After assiduously searching, I will not accept that he is lost to me.
But as each day that goes by, breathing increasingly becomes exhausting.
Until one day, he’s there; fueled by rage and out for revenge – determined to remind me who I belong to.
Him.

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REVIEW:What Doesn’t Kill Us is the second installment of the Being Ends Duet. This is a dark, enemies to lovers romance series, so make sure you check your trigger warnings before diving in. Book one “Ends of Being” is MUST read, if you have not, be ready to be a little lost.

This book starts right back up where the first book left off, talk about a freaking cliffhanger too. The drama, the angst, the spicy twists, nothing you would ever see coming. We go right back to Dare being MIA, and the group trying to find him, when they do finally get word on his location, it’s not where they expect. (no spoilers) The crazy bunch as I like to call them, Toni, Tony, Lilith and Matt devise a plan of getting to Dare, but what needs to be done they don’t know. Does he need help? Is he there by choice? Who came after Toni? One thing they do know is that they have know idea of what the hell is going on.

Toni and Dare are a freaking mind-f**k, I loved them, then I was on the fence, then I was ready to kick Dare’s booty, just wow. What a freaking whirlwind, this story has all the twists and turns, it’s diabolical in certain chapters, and the characters are interesting and engaging, making the reader want to read more and more. The guys in this book really live up to the “Burn it down” for their woman vibe, and truly, I am all here for it. Feral is the best word I can think of to best describe it.

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CHAMELEON
Ends World Novella (All Shades of Romance Anthology)
by MercyAnn Summers
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 2, 2025

Camilla McDonough
I’ve lived my life among the shadows, content to shift from one disguise to another without care or concern. But then I saw him. A man who radiates power and control. A man who demands perfection at all costs. A man who hates my guts. I want him and one way or another, he will be mine. Kaian I’ve lived my life in the spotlight of the criminal under world, content to shift from one war to another without thought or worry. But then she showed up and I knew she was going to be trouble. A woman who finds contentment in chaos. A woman who shuns societal norms and instead lives her life as if nothing matters. A woman who sets her sights on a goal and doesn’t stop until she is the victor. Except this time, her goal is me.

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REVIEW:Chameleon is a novella from the beautifully dirty mind of Mercy Ann Summers and a peek into her spicy dark romance series’. This book can be read as a standalone, but is part of a larger series, as such it can be found in All Shades of Romance anthology featuring two other amazing authors.

NOTE: Chameleon can be found in the multi-authored ALL SHADES OF ROMANCE Anthology

Camilla and Kaian story is a fast paced mafia romance where our girl gets her stalker on for Kaian. These two have a true love-hate relationship that plays a major part in their relationship. At first Camilla comes off as a little standoffish, but that’s due to Kaian being in the Irish mafia, when she finally can’t stand the distance anymore, she goes into full stalker mode (with the help of her girl gang of course).

I laughed so much during this spicy read! The banter was -chief’s kiss, towards the end we find out Camilla has a secret, and DAMN worth the wait!

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Reviews by Sarah

MercyAnn Summers has been writing in one capacity or another for most of her life, but she didn’t publish her first novel until she was almost 200 years old. Now that she’s gotten used to pantsing her way through a storyline, she feels more confident in her ability to weave a decent plot with adequate humor and a decent amount of spice. She knows she’s not funny. It’s okay.

She lives in the frigid northeast, and she’s not super happy about it.

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Dragon Marked (Dragon Kings 10 ) by Donna Grant-review

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Dragon Marked (Dragon Kings 10 ) by Donna Grant-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 15, 2025

I would sell my dragon soul to possess her…

From the moment I saw her, she held me enthralled. It was more than her beauty. It was in the very way she looked at the world.

The way she looked at me.

She saw me as no one ever had. The scars I tried to bury, the wounds no one else knew about. She saw the worst parts of me—and she didn’t look away.

Together we pursue a shared nemesis. While a terrifying foe stalks us at every turn.

Whatever enemy dares to get close, I will slay. Whatever path she walks, I will be beside her.

For I am hers. Utterly. Completely.

She’s my greatest temptation. The other half of my soul.

My mate.

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REVIEW:DRAGON MARKED is the ninth instalment in Donna Grant’s adult DRAGON KINGS paranormal, fantasy romance series set in the author’s multi-interconnected series. This is orange dragon Merrill, and Druid Katla’s story line. DRAGON MARKED can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order as there is an ongoing premise throughout.

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

SOME BACKGROUND: For tens of thousands of years the Dragons have lived and ruled on Earth but a war between the dragons and humans forced the Dragon Kings to send the other dragons through a portal into an unknown world. Fast forward to present day, the portal has been revealed, and the Dragon Kings have been reunited in Zora, with their family and kin, but a new war is on the horizon between the Dragons, the Divine and the people of Stonemore.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspective (Merrill and Katla) DRAGON MARKED focuses on the return of Merrill. For months Merrill has been the enslaved by a woman known as Villette but Merrill’s choice to remain with Villette has been his own until the day Merrill comes face to face with his future in the guise of Katla, a Druid who is unaware of her powers. Katla was once under the control of the same woman who once controlled our story line hero but Katla struggles with the guilt of those she broke and destroyed, and our heroine is determined to destroy Villette on her own. Merrill believes he is unworthy of the friendships and family he created as a Dragon King, having lost his ability to control his rage but falling for a woman who is just as broken as he, Merrill see a future with Katla, even though he believes, he has not future as a King. As Merrill and Katla journey towards their fate, the unknown entity and the Orgate warriors take aim at our story line couple.

Once again, the world building is detailed and complex, therefore I recommend reading the series in order. Merrill and Katla are determined to destroy the woman who has destroyed so many lives but circumstances change when Merrill and Katla face their own demise.

The relationship between Merrill and Katla begins acrimoniously as both are struggling with what happened and why. Having been taken prisoner and forced to work with a woman determined to take down the Dragon Kings, Merrill and Katla must come to terms with their past, and redirect their anger going forward. The lone $ex scene is passionate.

Again, there is a large ensemble cast of energetic and familiar secondary and supporting characters including several Dragon Kings: Con and Rhi, Varek, Ulrik and Brandr, and many more.

DRAGON MARKED is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, manipulation and freedom, sacrifice and love. The premise is emotional and captivating; the romance is subtle and seductive; the characters are broken yet determined.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Prequel-Ignite the Magic
Dragon Revealed
Dragon Mine
Dragon Unbound
Dragon Eternal
Dragon Lover
Frost Dragon
Dragon Kiss
Dragon Born

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Reviewed by Sandy

Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.

She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.

Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.

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Just a Little Crush by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde-review tour

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Just a Little Crush (Sterling Family Crossover 1) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 15, 2025

It’s just a little crush. What could possibly go wrong?

I’ve had more than enough relationship drama to last a lifetime, so romance with Stevie Palmer, the gorgeous server I had a hot one-night stand with, isn’t in the cards. However, she would make the perfect fake girlfriend to help me win my custody battle.

When I offer her an obscene amount of money to play along, she agrees. I insist this arrangement is strictly business. No feelings. No complications.

Easy, right?

Except nothing about Stevie is easy. She’s unexpected softness, stubborn as hell, and impossible to ignore. I tell myself I can keep my hands off of her. That I can ignore the way she makes me feel. Then one kiss turns into another. One night into more. And suddenly, our perfect little arrangement is anything but simple or straightforward.

With so much at stake, can I turn our fake relationship into a real happily ever after?

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REVIEW: JUST A LITTLE CRUSH is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult STERLING FAMILY CROSSOVER erotic, romance series set in the numerous interconnected Dare, Kingston and Sterling family worlds co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is realtor and businessman and single father Caleb Kane and intern at Dare PR Stevie Palmer’s story line. Caleb and Stevie were introduced in JUST ONE MORE MOMENT (Sterling Family 1).

Told from dual first person perspectives (Stevie and Caleb) JUST A LITTLE CRUSH follows the building but fake relationship between realtor and businessman and single father Caleb Kane and intern at Dare PR Stevie Palmer. Caleb Kane is in the middle of a nasty divorce and custody battle, but when his wife threatens his relationship with his son, Caleb approaches Stevie for a fake relationship, two months together to get custody of his son but Caleb’s past is determined to destroy Stevie’s life, and Stevie’s sister’s ex Mark Branson, refuses to let go. As Stevie and Caleb embark on their adventure, the relationships quickly turns into something more.

The world building focuses on Caleb’s fight for custody of his son in the wake of his ex’s need to destroy his life. While Stevie and her sister Valerie continue to focus on their lives going forward, Valerie’s past takes aim at our story line heroine.

The relationship between Caleb and Stevie is one of mutual attraction but Caleb is struggling for custody with his ex, and he refuses to pull Stevie into the mess that is now his life. Stevie is determined to help Caleb for the next several months, and in doing so, loses her heart to our story line hero. 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 secondary and supporting characters are energetic and dynamic: Caleb’s sisters Raven and Cara; his Son Owen, and ex Alyssa, as well as Caleb’s business partner Beck Daniels; Stevie’s sister Valerie, and Valerie’s ex Mark, and his father Grant Branson; as well as several characters crossing over from the authors’ Dare, Kingston and Sterling family series.

JUST A LITTLE CRUSH is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are charismatic and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels featuring hot men, strong women and the emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. Carly’s career spans over a decade and a half with various New York publishing houses, and she is now an Indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting minute of her publishing journey. Carly is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs (two wheaten terriers and one mutant Havanese) who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.

Website: www.carlyphillips.com
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Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is the author of the sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters, and when she’s not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please visit website at www.erikawilde.com.

Website: http://www.erikawilde.com
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The Ink Slinger (House of Ink 1) by Jade Marshall -review

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THE INK SLINGER (House of Ink 1) by Jade Marshall-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 15, 2025

Laine has everything he’s ever wanted: a thriving tattoo business, a close-knit group of friends, and a family that’s always had his back. He’s content with his life, until one day, the woman of his fantasies enters his shop.

Hailey is a tattoo model with a story as complicated as the designs on her skin. She left her past behind, escaping a cheating ex and hitting the road to find herself. When she stumbles upon Laine’s tattoo parlor in the small town of Franklinton, Louisiana, she’s captivated not only by his artwork but by the undeniable connection between them.

But when her ex shows up, determined to win her back, Hailey has no choice but to enlist Laine into being her fake boyfriend. But what starts as a charade quickly becomes something far more complicated—and way more real—than either of them anticipated.

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REVIEW: THE INK SLINGER is the first instalment in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult HOUSE OF INK, erotic, romance series. This is tattoo model Hailey Meyer, and tattoo artist Laine Gray’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hailey and Laine) THE INK SLINGER follows tattoo model Hailey Meyer’s arrival in small town Franklinton, Louisiana in the wake of a messy breakup. Having seen Laine Gray’s tattoo work online, Hailey is hoping for a one of a kind tattoo but the past refuses to let go, and Hailey struggles with the arrival of her abusive ex. Laine Gray knows immediately that Hailey is the woman that calls to his heart but Hailey is in need of protection, and along with his brothers, and the local sheriff, Hailey finds love and protection when she needs it the most.

The world building focuses on a new start for Hailey in the over protective town of Franklinton Louisiana. Hailey battles between head and heart having just walked away from her last relationship but something about Laine draws Hailey like a moth to a flame. the $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

We are introduced to Laine’s brothers :Adam and his wife Lily, Damien, as well as their cousin and tattoo artist Alistair and his wife Skye; local sheriff Samuel, and Hailey’s ex Derick.

THE INK SLINGER is a fast paced, quick read: a story about starting over; betrayal and obsession, family and love. The premise is captivating ; the romance is provocative; the characters are determined and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Woman Left Behind (Misted Pines)by Kristen Ashley-review tour

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THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND (Misted Pines 4) by Kristen Ashley-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 15, 2025

There are two dead bodies in Idaho, and the gun used to kill them has been traced back to a sixteen-year-old robbery in Misted Pines.

Sheriff Harry Moran has a broken heart and a stack of case files on his desk that the corrupt sheriff who came before him might have bungled.

Or he may have framed innocent people.

The first case Harry dives into, the woman left behind lives just a block away from his office.

When Lillian Rainier opens the door to the sheriff, Harry, who’s been a dead man walking since his wife died, comes back to life.

As for Lillian, she’s had a crush on Harry for forever, Harry showing at her door, and how he is when he does only makes her fall deeper.

As Harry and his team dive into these suspicious cases, Harry and Lillian have to figure out what to do with all they feel for each other, how hard it hits them, and how deep it goes.

But as a voice from the past becomes a witness in the present, and Harry and his crew dig deeper, they sense something sinister happened years ago.

As they weave together the threads of a cold case, they realize how messy it is.

Worse, the man behind the mess is desperately cleaning it up …

And no one in Misted Pines is safe.

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REVIEW:THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND is the fourth instalment in Kristen Ashley’s contemporary, adult MISTED PINES romantic suspense series focusing on the people and small town of MISTED PINES. This is Sheriff and widower Harry Moran, and property manager/ editor Lillian Rainier’s story line. THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from first person perspective (Lillian) and third person (Harry) THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND follows in the wake of a sixteen year old missing persons case. At nineteen years of age, Lillian Rainier was left alone, when her parents Sonny and Avery Rainier disappeared without a trace. Fast forward to present day, Sheriff Harry Moran’s ongoing audit of former Sheriff Leland Dern, uncovers numerous questionable cases including the missing persons case for Lillian’s parents. From the outset, Harry begins to suspect all is not as it appears to be, and with the help of his team, Harry will discover a ghost from the past is quickly taking down the people involved.

The world building follows the building romance and relationship between Harry and Lillian, as well as the interconnected characters and cases from years before including the familiarity and similarities of the people coming forward, and the revelations of betrayal and deception.

The relationship between Harry and Lillian begins with the reopening of the investigation into the disappearance of Lillian’s parents.Harry is a widower who struggles to move on from the past, and Lillian has been burned by a man who refuses to let go. Lillian has lusted after our story line her for as long as she can remember but Harry continues to battle between head and heart for what he lost, and believes will never be found. The $ex scenes are passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters including the return of Cade and Delphine (The Girl in the Mist 1), Rus Lazarus (The Girl in the Woods) , twins/private investigators Jesse and Jace Bohannan, Sheriff Leland Dern. We are introduced to Lillian’s neighbors Ronette and George, and their adult children Shane and Sherise. Jenna and Trey, as well as a large assortment of townies, gossips and Misted Pines’ long list of guilty parties.

THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, murder and madness, family and relationships, friendships and love. The character driven premise is fascinating and riveting; the romance is seductive; the characters are strong-willed, animated, tenacious and charismatic; the romance is emotional and intense.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Girl in the Mist
The Girl in the Woods
The Woman by the Lake

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Kristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana, USA. She nearly killed her mother and herself making it into the world, seeing as she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (already attempting to accessorise and she hadn’t taken her first breath!).

Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana but has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.

Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).

Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.

And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.

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