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Chasing Forever (Second Hope 4) by Jessica Prince-review

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Chasing Forever (Second Hope 4) by Jessica Prince-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 23, 2025

I’ve never been the kind of man to give much thought to the future. When I pictured what forever looked like, I didn’t see a picket fence, a wife or a bunch of little rugrats running around. I had the dog, and that was good enough for me.

Or it had been, until a woman with dark, silky hair and sad eyes stumbled into my life and shook everything up.

The shadows that haunted Merritt Bell tugged at something deep inside me, bringing to life a primal instinct to protect that was stronger than anything I experienced before. The second I laid eyes on her, I wanted to slay all her demons. Be the knight in shining armor who could bring a smile to her beautiful face.

But before that could happen, I had to earn her trust.

When a family emergency brings her back to town and directly into the path of her estranged, abusive husband, I don’t hesitate to put myself in the middle, even if it means placing a target on my back that my badge can’t protect me from.

Now she and her nephew are living under my roof, and there isn’t anything I won’t do to keep them safe. I might be one of the good guys, but when it comes to protecting the woman who’s stolen my heart and the boy I’ve grown to adore, I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty.

I finally know what my forever looks like, and there isn’t anything that can stop me from chasing it down and holding on tight.

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REVIEW:🧡 Back to Second Hope we go! 🧡

I say this is almost every review for a Jessica Prince book, I need more! Chasing Forever is the next installment in the Second Hope Valley series by the ever amazing Jessica Prince. Each book can be read as a standalone, but I strongly recommend reading the series in order. Check your trigger warnings for domestic violence scenes and conversation before reading.

Merritt is finally free from her husband, the one who took nearly a decade from her life, after getting away from him with the help of Blythe and others, she has finally settled into a new life away from Hope Valley. Nothing could bring her back to the place where her husband still is, nothing but her nephew Levi. The one good thing her junkie brother ever did. When she learns that if she doesn’t claim him as his guardian he will be put into foster care, she drops everything and returns to Hope Valley.

Tristan has had Merritt stuck in his head since the moment he laid eyes on her, it’s almost an obsession. Her pale green eyes keep him awake at night. When she leaves HV after the incident with husband, he thinks he will never see her again, but that all changes after his latest case. When he sees her again, that same feeling overtakes him, the need to protect, to care, to do everything he can to make sure she has whatever she needs. This leads him to offering up his house for a place for her and her nephew to stay.

Merritt is normally slow to trust, and even more so that way when it comes to police or officials, but with Tristan, it comes so easy. He is easy going, gentle and has a connection to Levi that makes the little boy light up from the inside out. He wants to take care of her, and while that should frighten her, it doesn;t. It makes her long for more.

Merritt, Tristan and little Levi are a kick in the pants to read, and don’t go forgetting about Doc either. Tris is the best dog dad and I simply love him for it. Merritt slowly starts to find her inner strength with the help of her loved ones and of course Tristan. Merritt, Tristan and Levi come to form their own little family that works so well for them and they all come to get what they need, Love and family. The book progressive well, towards the end we get a bit of the aftermath and poor Levi is struggling, but as life goes, the family steps up and they help him through it. So of course they get their HEA. I could say so much more, but I won’t spoil it for you, trust me and read it for yourself.

Favorite quote: Merritt internal thought “he’s built like a pot roast”. I nearly giggled myself silly with that one!

Previous reviews and reading order
The Little Things
Tangled Up with You
Twice in a LIfetime

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Reviewed by Sarah

Born and raised around Houston Texas, Jessica spent most of her life complaining about the heat, humidity, and all around pain in the ass weather. It was only as an adult that she quickly realized the cost of living in Houston made up for not being able to breathe when she stepped outside. That’s why God created central air, after all.

Jessica is the mother of a perfect little boy–she refuses to accept that he inherited her attitude and sarcastic nature no matter what her husband says.

In addition to being a wife and mom, she’s also a wino, a coffee addict, and an avid lover of all types of books–romances still being her all time favs. Her husband likes to claim that reading is her obsession but she just says it’s a passion…there’s a difference. Not that she’d expect a boy to understand.

Jessica has been writing since she was a little girl, but thankfully grew out of drawing her own pictures for her stories before ever publishing her first book. Because an artist she is not.

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PRIDE (Seven Deadly Sins #1) by Nikki J Summers-review tour

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💜PRIDE (Seven Deadly Sins #1) by Nikki J Summers-review tour💜

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 27, 2025

One man wants her.The other wants her dead.

When Emma Belmont is invited to attend an exclusive gallery event to represent her newspaper, she sees it as an opportunity to achieve the promotion she’s always dreamed of. She doesn’t realise that a night bound for success will result in total and utter devastation.

A damning newspaper article.A tortured artist who hides his identity.And a British aristocrat who is following her every move.

Her words start a chain of events that she’s powerless to stop.

She doesn’t know who to trust or where to turn.But she knows one thing…The pen is mightier than the sword.Because after reading her article, he wants her dead.And he’ll stop at nothing to make her the next victim on his extensive kill list.

A stalker And a saviour.

A beast And a billionaire.

But which one is which?And will Emma survive long enough to find out the truth?

She shattered his pride, now she must face the fallout…Because the devil is on the prowl.And he wants his pound of flesh.

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REVIEW: If you were expecting a book along the lines of “The Soldiers of Anarchy” or even “The Rebels of Sandland” then you’re going to be disappointed. If you thought our “hero” would be like Damien from “Firethorne” then you’re going to sad.

This my friends is sooooooo much more. Darker than anything I’ve read from this author so far. But so much more.

Please read any triggers that are given. It will have you on the edge of your seat.

Me… I took it out on my day off as I couldn’t put it down!

Emma is a news reporter, well she’s aiming to become one. Getting there is proving harder than she thought! But one night changes not only her chances of becoming that writer, but also her chances of survival!

Then we have our “stalker” he has no moral’s whatsoever! Everyone is fair game.

And lastly we have the “saviour”, but is he really?!

Alex Kingston is 7th Duke of Sunford. But he never uses the title (we find out why.) Gorgeous, tattooed, and extremely wealthy, and a collector of beautiful and thought provoking art work.

Emma, S.K.A.M and Alex all meet at an art exhibition. Emma is blown away by the live performance and writes a great story for the paper….

Alex is entranced by Emma, he wants to know more about her….

But S.K.A.M is enraged! How dare she write such a trashy and scathing article! (Her boss decides to “jazz” it up and write a horrible review, and no matter how much Emma tries to explain via email, the damage is done!)

This book moves at a good pace. Nothing is filler, descriptions are on point. And the spice is just right. The background story about his family given to us by Alex is heartbreaking.

I’d highly recommend this book if you like your book with a twist.

And if you’re routing for the hero…. Keep reading 🤐😜

And the anagram of S.K.A.M ….is revealed at the end, along with a twist I did not see coming!

This book is part of a series by different authors. So I’m not expecting them to follow on from one another. Seven deadly sins written by seven different authors. (I’ve read books by most of the authors in this series)

A highly recommended read from me.

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Reviewed by Julie B 🦋

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Nikki J. Summers is a romance addict who loves to write about strong, feisty heroines and dark, brooding alphas.

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Little Goddess (Black Resorts 3) by Layla Frost-review

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Little Goddess (Black Resorts 3) by Layla Frost-review

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If three’s a crowd, then what’s four?

A happily ever after.

All my life, my parents bounced around hippie communes, dragging me along for the shroom-fueled ride. When they announced we were moving again, I expected more of the same—group cabins, rundown shacks, or flimsy yurts. But Eternal Sun was nothing like the other places. It was a dream come true.

Until that dream plummeted into a nightmare.

When the leader of the luxurious wellness center shared where I fit into his prophecy, I was forced to run away from everything I knew and loved—including my parents. I landed a coveted job at Black Resorts and got my first taste of a normal life.

It was also where I met Cole, Marco, and Freddy.

A hot tech nerd, a mountain of a bodyguard, and a cocky chef who was also my boss. Three very different men who made me feel an intense attraction I’d never experienced before.

But then Eternal Sun stole them from me, too.

Or so I thought.

Because when things went from bad to worse, they were back. Taking care of me. Hovering over me. Annoying the hell out of me.

I tried to keep my distance. When that didn’t work, I ignored them. They didn’t let that happen, either. The longer I spent with the three possessive men, the harder it was to choose. But I had to….

Right?

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REVIEW: It’s over and I am sad! Little Goddess is the third and final installment in the Black Resort series by the ever talented Layla Frost. Each book can be read as a standalone in the series, but I do recommend reading them in order. Triggers warnings early, this is a why choose romance with a bi-awakening, if that isn’t your thing, best not to read. If it is; buckle up Buttercup, it’s a wild ride!

Callie has lived a rough life, escaping a cult and now trying to make her way in Las Vegas, things aren’t going the best. Growing up and having to not only take care of herself but her parents as well didn’t leave her much time to herself, and let’s face it living in a cult isn’t the norm. When she finally has had all she can take, and goes out on her own, she finds herself working for who you guess? That’s right, funny and sweet Freddy, the Chef at the Black Resort kitchen.

Freddy and Callie hit it off right off the bat and their interactions cooking together are sweet and kind and maybe even a little flirty. While Freddy starts to develop feelings for Callie he is also struggling with his feelings for his best friend, and a secret crush he doesn’t dare tell another soul about.

-Que dramatic music-

Cole is one of the few men Maximo trusts (we all remember Daddy Max right, previous book) and Cole takes that seriously. Change is happening and poor Cole is taking hit after hit, he hates being alone, even more so now that he has moved out of the pool house, his internal turmoil over his attraction to Freddy, and then finish it off with his growing attraction to Freddy’s new employee. Poor man is living in his own personal hell. Oh and then Marco, beasty, built like a freight train, Marco. This man is the living personification of built for protection, one look at Callie and he is gone for her.

When it comes to light that all three guys are trying for Callie’s attention; they do what all guys do when it comes to more than one of them wanting the same thing. They compete, well kinda. This doesn’t last long as Callie has feelings for all of them, and Freddy and Cole also have feelings for each other. Drama and chaos ensues but oh what a book it makes.

For writing a why-choose for the first time, Ms. Layla you have knocked our socks off! The Black Resort series varies with its genres but for Little Goddess to produce a Why-Choose with an MM romance as well was such a great way to end the series. Callie, Cole, Freddy and Marco have a dynamic that works so well; Freddy and Cole share this spicy yet soft connection that brings a great add on to their relationship with Callie. And don’t count Marco out now, he may not be into guys, but he IS all about Callie, and I think that works about perfect for their little quad group. Callie grew up without much love, so for her to receive love, attention and protection from these men, it makes my heart just flutter.

There is so much more I could add, but alas, the page only holds so many words. For fans of this author and the Why-Choose genre, get, read it, love it!

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Growing up, Layla Frost used to hide under her blanket with a flashlight to read the Sweet Valley High books she pilfered from her older sister. It wasn’t long before she was reading hidden Harlequins during class at school. This snowballed into pulling all-nighters after the promise of “just one more chapter”.

Her love of reading, especially the romance genre, took root early and has grown immeasurably until it was time to write her own stories.

When she’s not writing, Layla Frost is an insomniac with a deep love of iced coffee, tchotchkes, plants, and her hens. She’s also the world’s okayest mom, but her kids think she’s cool… ish.

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Protecting Her Secrets by Misty Walker-review tour

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Protecting Her Secrets (Mountain Men of Culver Springs 1) by Misty Walker-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 14, 2025

It shouldn’t be that difficult. Show up with divorce papers and make him sign.

Easy, peasy. . .

And it would have been had I prepared myself for how good fifteen years could be to a man or even checked the weather. Both would have told me I was in trouble. Because getting snowed in with my ex, who is now a muscled, bearded mountain man, wasn’t in my plan. Did I mention he runs the local search and rescue, bakes sourdough bread, and has a cow named Moodonna?

Now I’m trapped in his perfect cabin, with his perfect mountain views, and his perfect dog, and he’s refusing to sign the divorce papers. He asks me to give him until the storm passes to prove we’re meant to be, something he won’t have to try hard to do since I’ve always known we are.

It doesn’t matter, though. We can’t be together because my reasons for leaving him all those years ago haven’t changed. I’m still a Broken Rebels MC princess who is promised to the president, and Klutch always gets what he wants, no matter the cost.

I broke Walker’s heart before in order to protect him, and once the skies clear, I have every intention of doing it again. Except this new version of my husband won’t let me go as easily as he did before. While I spent the last fifteen years wallowing in self-pity, he’s been readying himself for my return to make sure I don’t want to leave him again.

Walker thinks he can protect me from a future I’ve spent my whole life trying to avoid. And I really want to believe him, but like I said. . .

Klutch always gets what he wants, no matter the cost. And the cost might just be Walker’s life.

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REVIEW: Mountain man meets biker, what a perfect way to start a new series. Protecting her Secrets is the first book in what I hope to be an extensive series.

Walker and Skyler are high-school sweethearts with a rocky relationship, while they loved each other they were young and life does what it does. Gets in the way. Now over a decade later, Skyler has tracked Walker down to his cabin in the woods to finalize their divorce. A twist of fate in the form of a snow storm lands the pair stranded in Walker’s remote cabin and gives Walker his chance to finally get his say in. All Skyler wants is for him to sign the papers, too bad Walker has other plans for her.

This was so freaking cute! I will forever be a sucker for a second chance romance, add in the smalltown vibe and you have yourself a loyal reader for life. Walker and Skyler have an interesting dynamic, you can tell they both love each other and don’t want to hurt the other, but they both want to protect the other and go about it in the wrong way. No spoilers of course, but I will say I was giddy when I got to the end of this book. Talk about a HEA.

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Reviewed by Sarah

Misty Walker is a USA Today Best-Selling contemporary romance author with books in multiple subgenres including, age-gap, forbidden, biker, and gay.

​She’s been in the book and audiobook industry for many years, though she’s only been publishing since 2019.

​Misty currently resides in the high desert of Reno, NV with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys camping in her comfy travel trailer, reading, and writing.

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Here and Now (Ember Falls 2) by Corinne Michaels-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 19, 2025

I’ve crafted my new life in Ember Falls with two simple rules: maintain superficial relationships and always be ready to run.

But when my son’s incredibly hot hockey coach Miles Anderson walks in, things get very, very complicated.

With his charming smile and our accidental dates, he’s the exact opposite of any man I’ve ever dated. That should make saying yes to being with him simple, but nothing in my life is easy.

In fact, it’s a mess.

Miles makes me smile and treats my son like his own. When we’re together, I forget about my troubles and dream of a life that I will never be able to have with him.

It’s only a matter of time until the past comes knocking and I’ll have to leave, breaking us both in the process.

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REVIEW:I really do love a good small town romance! Here and Now is the next installment in the Ember Falls series. As always, I do recommend reading the series in order, book one All Too Well is such a sweet story with characters that are also featured in H&N.

Miles Anderson isn’t your typical nerd, sure he has the glasses and pocket protector, but this man is all kinds of sexy. As principal of the local school, he was borned and raised in Ember Falls, a place he always comes back to. He also is the coach to the little league hockey planners, his nephews team, this leads him to Kai and his mother Penelope. It’s a goofy meet-cute for them, but something keeps drawing him back to her, something about her that he just can’t get out of his head. He brings her coffee just to spend time with her and treats Kai like his own.

Penelope has had it rough. She and her young son make the move to Ember Falls for a new being and to be ready at a moment’s notice to leave again. No friends, no connections, no feelings. Always on the run, always moving, keeping Kai safe no matter what. All her plans go out the window when Miles wedges his way into their lives, and the most scary thing about it? She doesn’t mind him there.

What an adventure! Small-town romances have always been a one click buy for me, but this one is a fantastic read. Shy, single Mom on the run with her young son, meets a hot nerd who wants to take care of them no matter what, all wrapped in a suspenseful mystery sprinkled with spice. Nothing is better than that.

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Reviewed by Sarah

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed–reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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Awakened (Soulbound 1) by Artemis Gordon-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If you lose yourself… I will find you.

Bound by a centuries-old pact, three mages are cursed to be reborn together, their souls forever intertwined in a cycle of magic, passion, and destiny. Each lifetime, they are drawn to one another, forging bonds that transcend time and memory. But this time, their awakening is different.

As their powers rekindle, so do the dark forces that once sought to destroy them. Necromancers, determined to bring about the end of the world, rise from the shadows with plans that could annihilate humanity. Together, the three must unravel ancient secrets, master their magic, and resist the forces threatening to tear them apart.

Awakened is a spellbinding tale of eternal love and sacrifice, where strangers become allies, allies become lovers, and lovers must defy fate to save the world. With heart-pounding action, steamy romance, and a touch of the supernatural, this story will captivate anyone who believes in the power of love to overcome even the darkest of curses.

Will they conquer their enemies-or will their eternal bond be broken forever?

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REVIEW:The blurb of this book had me hooked. The first few pages of the story had me reading well past my bedtime.

It tells of a lost love between three people (so more of a why choose theme.) and how they will be reunited, time after time.

Phoenyx, Benjamin and Alyson are mages, and dark forces are seeking to destroy them…. In a bid to save his lovers, Benjamin stays behind so the others can escape, but he promises them that he will find them again one day, and they will be reunited forever.

Phoenyx, Benjamin and Alyson are reunited in Boston centuries later. Although their names of Phoenyx, Benjamin and Alyson are the same, they’ve been shortened to Ben, Ali and Nyx.

Ali and Ben go to the same college but don’t know one another yet.

Ali and Nyx flirt in a bar, but don’t exchange names.

Nyx and Ben are roommates.

Ben gave him a place to live and a job, he works the bar under the apartment.

It’s a fast paced action story. I really liked the premise, the fact these three people find each other time and again. Their love is strong and persists even though it’s ended time and again! I like the fact they don’t instantly know one another, but there is a spark, and that’s what keeps them interested. I like the snippets of past memories coming to them when they are with one another.

Benjamin is definitely the boss in this trio, although Alyson is the center of their world. All three connect separately, and it’s amusing to watch Ali be courted by both Nyx and Ben, but neither know it. Yet!

And the dark forces that hunt this trio. Well, they are onto them again!

Can Ali/Ben and Nyx conquer the darkness and win this time? 🤐

There is plenty of world building, and characters are fully fleshed out. I could clearly see where this story was going, what I didn’t count on was the twists and turns that were thrown at the trio.

Definitely a fated mates trope. (Which I absolutely love.)

The dialogue and speech was a little off putting (just felt awkward and misplaced!)

I did like the banter/chemistry and general feeling of friendship/family the main characters gave off.

If you love magic/romance and a love that will conquer even time, then this book is definitely for you.

Word of warning ….. CLIFFHANGER ENDING!

But I’m definitely grabbing the next instalment, I want to know what happens next.

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Reviewed by Julie B🦋

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Property of Fox (Mayhem Makers) by Avelyn Paige-review tour

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💛Property of Fox (Mayhem Makers: B*stard Boilers MC 2) by Avelyn Paige-review tour💛

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 13, 2025

Fox never planned to return to the Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem signing—or to Eden Anderson, the sultry author who turned their weekend fling into a bestselling romance. Now, under orders from his MC president, he’s stuck fake-dating her to sell the story to her fans.

But one fiery redhead at the hotel bar changes everything. She’s bold, irresistible—and the stepdaughter of their rival MC’s club president. Pursuing her could ignite a war, but walking away might destroy him.

Torn between duty, desire, and danger, Fox is playing a game where the stakes are deadly, and the price of love might be too high.

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REVIEW:Property of Fox is the next in the Mayhem Makers Bastard Boilers MC series by Avelyn Paige. Each book can be read as a standalone, but check your trigger warnings before reading, this is a MC series after all and VERY intense.

Fox isn’t what you would call an “average” biker, yes he’s all about his bike, his club and the open road, but he’s growing as a character and I am all here for it. After agreeing to “fake date” an author to upsell her latest novel, Fox has had just enough of the drama, but when he comes across a pretty redhead at the bar, he’s second guessing the whole fake dating business.

Brea is on the run from her family and dragging her bestie Keira along the way with her. Her step-father is overly controlling and will stop at nothing to get her back under his thumb. When she and Kiera meet the rugged Fox, it is nothing but pure chaos. Brea and Fox fall for each other hard, but when it comes to light who she is, or rather who her step-father is, Fox has a world of hurt he’s going to have to deal with quickly.

While this book was rather fast paced, Brea and Fox are a kick in the pants. The banter between Brea and Fox is so good as is their chemistry, but truly I think all things Brea and Kiera make the book what it is. Oh and Asher, his moment almost physically hurt, I’m gonna need him to get a HEA pretty please!

Click HERE for Sarah’s review of book one in the B*stard Boilers MC -Property of Azrael

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Reviewed by Sarah

Avelyn Paige is a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author of romantic suspense and motorcycle club romance. She lives in a small town in Indiana with her husband and four fuzzy kids.

When she’s not writing, Avelyn spends her days working as a cancer research scientist. Avelyn has been an avid reader her entire life, and it wasn’t until losing her father in 2015 that she started turning all those ideas in her head into stories. She hasn’t looked back since.

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Wicked Confessions (Longwood U 2) by Crea Reitan-review tour

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🏒💜Wicked Confessions (Longwood U 2) by Crea Reitan-review tour💜🏒

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 13, 2025

What started as a job has led to some frightening confessions.

Edin

One mistake can ruin your life. I learned that at fifteen when my hormones got the best of me and I was landed with an unwanted pregnancy. My parents decided to punish me and forced me out of the sport I love to raise my child and provide for my newly forced-upon-us-both marriage.

One mistake can cost a life. My life. If not for my best friend who rescued me and my daughter, I’d have ended it all.

It’s been three years and all I want is to embrace this new lease I have on life – my daughter, school, and hockey.

One mistake can change your life. When an “adult” job leads to some complications, I realize that maybe I didn’t build my walls high enough to keep everyone out.

Elijah

My obsession started through a screen as I edited the videos my fraternity’s basement project Confessions produces. His name is Edin and I’m enthralled. While I don’t participate in shoots often, I make an exception.

Edin is everything – Beautiful, mysterious, needy. He’s also very clearly broken. The very first time we’re together on screen, he breaks down after the shoot and I hold him for what feels like days as he trembles.

He refuses to let me into his life, no matter how many times I partner with him or run into him completely coincidentally. That is, until he has a hockey accident that leaves him bed-ridden and he needs help with his daughter.

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REVIEW: This book is a second generation story. All grown up and facing their own challenges.

You can read Elijah’s parents books “Wingman Score”, the fifth book in the author’s hockey series, For Puck’s Sake.” but it will only give you insight on the parents. So not really necessary to enjoy this book.

Edin was in the last book (Rumor Has It) and although it’s not needed to be read, it does give some insight as to where Edin’s head is at, but it’s repeated in this book, so it’s up to you if you read it. He’s struggled so much! And all you want is for him to be happy. But in order to be happy, he needs to heal. I don’t think his parents needed to force him to marry and be “normal!” They also force him to give up ice hockey, so Edin has nothing to ground him!

Elijah is obsessed with Edin (not in the morally grey way) he’s fascinated and intrigued by the broken man he sees. And the only way to connect with him is through the connections site that Elijah edits. So he books all of the slots and slowly makes Edin see him.

It’s not an easy book, it’s not a cute book. It raises issues that are a big deal into today’s world. It also shows that family doesn’t have to be biological, you can find your people and make them family. And Edin has this, but it takes a while for him to figure this out.

Edin’s daughter is so cute and it made me smile that she has so many people watching out for her.

I love this world. It just gets bigger and bigger.

I love the words the author leaves before and after the book, some are thought provoking, but most of it just explains the book and how she deals with her world.

Please read the trigger warnings that come with the book.

So although not my favourite series in this world, it’s still a beautifully written book and one I’d highly recommend.

Click HERE for Julie’s review of book one RUMOR HAS IT

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Reviewed by Julie 🦋

Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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