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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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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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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.

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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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The Broker (Nashville Neighborhood 6) by Nikki Sloane-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 20, 2025

I used to be daddy’s little princess, but I failed out of college and ran away with an older man. Now my father has me cleaning houses to make up for the biggest mistake of my life.

As if that wasn’t punishment enough, it becomes a million times worse when I’m forced to take on Noah Robinson as a client.

He was supposed to be a one-night stand. One scorching night with no last names or commitment. Now I’m working for him, and every week that goes by it gets harder for us to keep things professional.

Plus, the more I learn about him and the secret, sexy lifestyle he lives, the deeper my craving for him becomes.

But I’m out of chances with my father, I can’t risk blowing my life up again.

Noah and I know we can’t be together . . .

Because I’m his boss’s daughter.

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REVIEW:The Broker is the next installment in the Nashville Neighborhood series by Nikki Sloane. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone, however I do always recommend reading a series in order.

Charlotte is a young woman with the world at her fingertips; after a failed relationship with a guy her parents did not approve of, it leaves her and her parents on slippery ground. Back home again she has to win back their trust and respect, but that is easier said than done. They have two rules for her to follow; do what they say and don’t lie to them. Too bad those rules are going about the window after her latest oopsie. A one-night stand isn’t that bad, everyone does it at one point or another in their life. Charlotte’s problem? That one-night stand just so happened to be with the new Vice President of her fathers company, and a man much older than her.

Snap Crackle Daddy Kink!

Char and Noah were hot as heck on the pages, their spicy scenes were mmmhaww chefs kiss, couldn’t have asked for more. I love a good age gap romance, but when that leads to a little daddy kink, even better. While the book is mostly spicy, there is a good story to go along with it. There is a third act break up, which normally I am not the biggest fan of (I mean come on, talk like a bunch of adults) but I could really feel the turmoil that Charlotte’s was going through during that time. Noah was definitely not on my happy list during that time, but thankfully he does redeem himself. From the characters, to the spice, to Charlotte and her family, I was happy with the happy ever after.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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USA Today bestselling author Nikki Sloane landed in graphic design after her careers as a waitress, a screenwriter, and a ballroom dance instructor fell through. Now she writes full-time and lives in Kentucky with her husband, two sons, and two super destructive cats.

She is a four-time Romance Writers of America RITA® & Vivian® Finalist, a Passionate Plume & HOLT Medallion winner, a Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist, and couldn’t be any happier that people enjoy reading her sexy words.

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The Sound of Forever (Luna Harbor 4) by Claudia Burgoa -review

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💜The Sound of Forever (Luna Harbor 5) by Claudia Burgoa -review💜

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 12, 2025

Morning yoga classes. Afternoon tea. Peaceful evenings in my perfectly curated apartment. My life was calm, predictable—exactly how I like it.

Until one call shattered my carefully built world.

My sister and I were never close, but her unexpected death left me with more than just grief. It left me her daughter, a girl with wide brown eyes and enough questions to break my heart. Now, I’m thrust into a life I never planned, juggling motherhood and grief.

But if that’s not enough, I meet Keane Stone—a man with a past as broken as mine.

He’s a musician hiding from the world, scarred by a tragedy he can’t forget.

He doesn’t want my help, and I certainly don’t have time for his demons.

But life has other plans.

Somewhere between his haunted melodies and my niece’s innocent laughter, I find myself drawn to him. He’s infuriating, closed-off, and completely unexpected.

Yet, the more I push him away, the more I realize he might be the one to help me rebuild my shattered world.

But how do you heal when the pieces you’re holding don’t seem to fit?

And what happens when the past refuses to stay silent?

The Sound of Forever is a story of healing, hope, and finding family in the most unexpected places.

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REVIEW:If you like a healing, small town romance with musician vibes, then The Sound of Forever is the book for you. Written as a standalone, this fast paced, emotional, found family romance is a well written book that readers are sure to enjoy.

Keane is the typical moody musician, he poured his blood sweat and tears into his music, so much so that when it ended he couldn’t cope and turned to what all musicians turn to. Drugs and liquor. This led him to spiral both in his music and his life and ultimately into a coma for five years. Not only did this accident cause him to lose five years of his life, but something so precious it stops his breath. Now in the quiet small town of Luna Harbor, he strives to rebuild the little life he has left in him, not expecting much, simply wanting to live his life as quietly as possible.

Too bad fate has other plans for him.

Juliana is your average girl, living an average life, all up until she receives a call about her sister. A sister she hasn’t seen in nearly a decade is sick, ready to pass on and is leaving her young daughter in her care. A niece that she has never met, nor even knew existed up until now. At the advice of her brother, Juliana and Rayne return to their family summer home in Luna Harbor in hopes of helping Rayne come to terms with her mothers death.

When Rayne and Juliana move into the house next to Keane, he thinks nothing of it, but when she starts hosting therapy yoga in town their paths are bound to cross more and more. The trio embarks on a journey of healing, hope and found family all while dealing with the pain of a broken heart.

Wow what a heart wrenching story. This author has such a beautiful way of showcasing heart break but also turning it into something meaningful and moving. Keane, Juilana and Rayne are all suffering for different reasons, but the three of them each need each other for different reasons to heal and that is what makes the book so good. Each takes time to open up their heart to the other, to be vulnerable and then finally to see them happy together again was just perfect.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. 

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.

She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.

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Always (Follow Me 6) by Helen Hardt-a review

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Always (Follow Me 6) by Helen Hardt-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 10, 2025

Take his breath away…

Braden and Skye have an electric connection that gets stronger with every boundary and every limit they push. There’s nothing Braden won’t explore with Skye…with one exception. Only now she’s the one who’s challenging him. Because what Skye wants is the one thing Braden can’t give her. And the only way he’ll be able to keep the woman he loves is to relinquish the one thing he’s mastered above everything else: control.

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REVIEW:Always by Helen Hardt is Follow Me Always but told from Braden’s point of view. If you haven’t read the previous books in the series, it is HIGHLY recommended you do.

As always with this author she writes with such depth to her characters. Skye and Btaden’s story is so engaging and interesting to read, so getting to experience a little more of it from a different perspective was so perfect. Braden is a silent enigma of a man, his story with Skye throughout the books dominates the plot so much so that the reader can’t help but want more and more.

Digging into his past from his own point of view was like finding buried treasure, it’s so rare and fragile, but that just makes you want it even more. While Braden buried treasure, Skye was the one to uncover him, she pulled him out from behind a closed heart and brought him into the light. She challenged him more and more, and that was such a strong dynamic in their relationship. Now when the spicy parts hit; of course they were off the charts. Even more so when being viewed from Mr. Bossypants point of view, the man lived for Skye.

While some might consider Always to just be a retelling of the same book, I wholeheartedly disagree. Always adds depth to characters readers already know and love, and a little extra to the plot as well. Skye and Braden’s relationship survived secrets, death and major conflicts that frankly most relationships don’t and because of this readers (like myself) will always want to come back for more from this talented author.

 

Reading Order and Previous reviews

Follow Me Darkly
Follow Me Under
Darkly
Follow Me Always
Under

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Reviewed by Sarah

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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Under an Endless Moon (Moonlit Ridge 2) by AL Jackson-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 10, 2025

I should have known I’d break the oath I made when I offered to let my best friend’s little sister move in with me…

She’s the sweetest woman on the face of the planet.

And to my great misfortune, the sexiest one, too.

She’s been living under her brother’s roof her entire life, and she’s ready to spread her wings.

And I’m the masochist who offers she stay at my place until she can find an apartment.

When I hear her having a nightmare, the only thing I can do is go to her. Hold her so she knows she’s safe from her demons.

The second she’s in my arms, the attraction I’ve tried to hide sparks to life. I know better than to push past the boundaries I’ve set for us, but when she begs me to touch her in a way she’s never been touched, I can’t resist.

And with my name on her lips as I send her soaring for the first time, I know there’s no going back.

I’m willing to break every rule and oath I’ve ever made to keep her.

Accept every consequence.

Only she and I have a dark, dangerous history that no one knows about.

And I’m afraid the consequences of loving her have just caught up to us…

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REVIEW:After finishing book one in theMoonLit Ridge series (From Here to Eternity) I knew I was going to be hooked. Under an Endless Moon couldn’t come fast enough. A brother’s best friend romance filled with angst, secrets and spice, Under an Endless Moon is one of this author’s best pieces. As always I recommend reading the series in order, book one introduces these characters, but can be read as a standalone.

Tension in this book is crazy! We meet Raven in book one as River’s little sister, she is the owner of her own flower shop in their tiny town. Lately however, she has been struggling with wanting to spread her wings and live life to its fullest. Otto is her burly bear who has been embedded in her life for almost as long as she can remember playing the big brother. Too bad that is never how she could see him.

Otto has demons, dirty, dark demons that he doesn’t share with anyone. Raven is the one light in his light, the one thing he always wants to protect and never hurt. Even if that means he can never have her the way he wants her.

There is so so much angst in this book, like so much more than I was expecting, but it is so well done. We get more of Otto’s back story, what happened to his sister and even more of the demons that he holds. Raven is a complicated character that is determined to move on from her past but when chaos hits Otto is the first one to take her back. The character growth on River’s side as he has to learn to let his baby sister live her grown adult life was moving and adds another level of depth to their relationship. There is one specific moment for Raven that gives her the push she needs to start out on her own, and while it is funny, it leads her to staying with Otto.

Raven staying at Otto’s home pushes him to the point of no return, he has to face his feelings for her or take the risk of losing her for good. Holy Lordt, the spice when it hits is HOT. When Otto finally confesses, it is simply everything, his strong emotions, his need, his love for Raven makes all their years of pining worth it.

If you haven’t read this series before or the author please do so, both are so amazing

Click HERE for Sarah’s review of book one FROM HERE TO ETERNITY

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Reviewed by Sarah

A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.

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