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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 🦋

About Nikki J. Summers:

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

When she isn’t locked away in her writing cave, she’s teaching primary school children, or lost in her kindle. She currently lives in Staffordshire in the U.K with her husband and two children.

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BEAST (MC Fables 1) by Penny Dee -review tour

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BEAST (MC Fables 1) by Penny Dee-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 27, 2025

“There is nowhere for you to run, little one…”

Beast
I am the president of The Knights of St. Bon Motorcycle Club.
A seven-foot mountain of muscle and bone in a pair of motorcycle boots and a leather cut.
Cursed with demons and darkness and secrets that run deep.
To the people of St. Bon, I am a monster.
To my club brothers, I am a fearless leader.
To her, I am a nightmare.

Belle
He comes out of the shadows and turns my world upside down.
He forces me to marry him to pay off my uncle’s debt to the motorcycle club.
The stakes are high. I must be convincing as his old lady or there will be consequences for the both of us.
But I could never imagine the real reason he wants to marry me.
Or the secrets he is guarding in the forbidden room.

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REVIEW: BEAST is the first instalment in Penny Dee’s contemporary, adult MC FABLES dark, erotic, MC romance series focusing on The Knights of St. Bon MC. This is club president, thirty-one year old Adam ‘ Beast’ Vale, and former nanny twenty-nine year old, Belle Rose’s story line.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Beast and Belle) BEAST follows the building relationship and forced marriage between our story line couple. Belle’s uncle Maurice is in debt with the local MC, and in an effort to pay off her uncle’s debts, Belle is forced to marry the new president of The Knights of St. Bon MC, Adam ‘Beast’ Vale but all is not as is appears to be, someone is circulating a deadly drug on the streets, and the MC has been targeted for who they are, and sins of the past.

The world building follows several interconnected pathways including The Knights of St. Bon’s search for the people distributing a deadly new street drug; the potential war with the Unhinged Psychos MC; a grudge held by the town mayor, and the secrets that may push Belle out of Beast’s life.

The relationship between Beast and Belle is a forced marriage but a marriage that quickly turns into something more. Beast has many secrets, that if revealed , will destroy any chance of a happily ever after with the woman he love, and Belle is determined to prove our hero is worthy of his own relationship and love. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative

We are introduced to a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including all of the member of The Knights of St. Bon MC; Beat’s brother Gaston; Belle’s uncle Maurice; Sheriff Coulter, and Mayor Boney. The requisite evil has many faces.

BEAST is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, madness and obsession, forgiveness and love. The premise is dark, dramatic and edgy; the romance is fated and flawed; the characters are desperate and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Penny Dee writes contemporary romance about rockstars, bikers, hockey players and everyone in-between.She believes true love never runs smoothly, and her characters realize this too, with a boatload of drama and a whole lot of steam.

She found her happily ever after in Australia where she lives with her husband, daughter and a dog named Bindi.

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REBEL (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost Montana 8) by DM Earl

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REBEL (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost Montana 8) by DM Earl-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 20, 2025

One sergeant in arms. One sexy doctor. And the rebellion begins…

Running the Handmaiden’s Fitness and Holistic Center gives Mya “Rebel” Mikowloski all she needs. As the Sergeant in Arms, Rebel revels in watching her sisters fall for their soulmates. Seeing them happy and fulfilled is all she really wants. And when her best friend goes into labor, keeping her and the baby safe is her utmost priority.

OB/GYN Atlas Gianopoulos will do anything to keep his patients safe. Their health and care are paramount. His focus is unwavering. But when he encounters the feisty and gorgeous Rebel, the doctor is ready to break all the rules. However, Rebel has no intention of succumbing to the cocky, sexy physician and single dad. Suddenly, Atlas changes directions and will stop at nothing to win the spitfire’s heart. As Rebel keeps him at bay, Atlas turns on the charm. With their chemistry igniting, there’s nothing holding them back.

Until….

Rebel’s past comes back with a vengeance.

Can the irresistible doctor find a way to protect her before the rebel goes into battle alone?

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REVIEW: REBEL is the eighth instalment in DM Earl’s contemporary, adult DEVIL’S HANDMAIDENS MC: Timber-Ghost Montana dark, erotic, MC romance series. This is Devil’s Handmaidens SAA Mya ‘Rebel’Mikowlowski, and single father and OB-GYN Dr. Atlas Gianopoulos’ story line. REBEL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from several first person perspectives (Atlas, Rebel, Shadow, Yoggie, Heartbreaker) REBEL follows the building romance and relationship between Devil’s Handmaidens SAA Mya ‘Rebel’ Mikowlowski, and single father and OB-GYN Dr. Atlas Gianopoulos. Devil’s Handmaiden MC’s IT specialist Raquel ‘Que’ aka Taz is heavily pregnant and goes into labor at the MC owned Fitness & Holistic Center wherein Rebel will come face to face with her future in the guise of Dr. Atlas Gianopoulos, an OB-GYN who just happens to be in the area with his three young sons. A healthy baby, an invite to dinner, and Dr. Atlas finds himself falling for a woman who doesn’t do relationships, a woman with a dark and heart breaking past but all does not go according to plan when Atlas’ past returns; the Thunder Could Knuckle Brotherhood continues to reign havoc, and the people in Atlas’ life find themselves targeted. As Atlas struggles with what happened and why, our hero begins to push everyone out of his life, including the woman with whom he has fallen in love.

The world building focuses on the rescue and recovery of abuse victims, most of whom are under the age of sixteen. Not everyone will make it out alive, some will suffer for the rest of their lives, and mental health advocacy is the primary objective once the body has begun to heal.

The relationship between Rebel and Atlas is one of immediate attraction but Rebel doesn’t do relationships, and Atlas’s refuses to let go. As Rebel begins to bond with Atlas’s three teen and pre-teen sons, she finds herself thinking about a future, a family and a home. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and familiar secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we have met in previous instalments including the Intruders MC, as well as many of the author’s other series : the Grimm Wolves MC, and the multi-authored Mayhem Makers series. We are introduced to Atlas’ sons Konstantin, Thanos and Stefanos; as well as Atlas’s parents Athena and Apollo Giannopoulos, and several survivors of sexual trafficking. The requisite evil has many faces.

REBEL is a story of power and control, abuse and terror, family and relationships, forgiveness, healing and love. The premise is dark, dramatic and gritty with difficult scenes; the romance is provocative; the characters are desperate, determined, charismatic and memorable.

HEED the trigger warnings, they are numerous, dark and upsetting.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tink
Shadow
Taz
Vixen
Glory
Raven
Wildcat
7.5 Running Alone

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Reviewed by Sandy

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D.M. Earl is a U.S.A. Today Bestselling Author who spins stories about real life situations with characters that are authentic, genuine, and sincere. Each of her stories allow the characters to come to life with each turn of the page while they try to find their HEA through much drama and angst. D.M. finds ideas for her next story from within those around her and what she experiences in daily life. Each book has a part of her left behind in it. She lives in Northwest Indiana married to her best friend who was instrumental in the start of her writing career in 2014. When not writing D.M. loves to read, play with her seven fur-babies (yeah crazy) and ride her Harley Dyna Lowrider.

“Enjoy this Ride we call Life.” Remember we only get one chance.

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Cy’s Destruction et al (Devil’s Riot MC: Southside 6-8) EC Land

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Cy’s Destruction / Savage’s Honor / Bruiser’s Awakening/ (Devil’s Riot MC: Southside 6-8) by EC Land

CY’S DESTRUCTION
(Devil’s Riot MC: Southeast 8)
by EC Land
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, MC romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 18, 2025

Secrets always have a way of coming out. One way or another.

Alanna
I’ve lived in fear for so long I don’t know how else to live. I work. I take care of those who depend on me. I do all of this while also looking over my shoulder.

I refuse to let others in on my problems. Their mine and mine alone. Unfortunately for me there’s one man who refuses to let me be. He wants to know the truth. Says I need to trust him.

When my past catches up to me, I have to make a choice. Trust those who’ve taken me in or run. Running is what I’m good at. Trust, that’s something I’m not.

One way or another destruction is going to happen. Good or bad, we’ll see just what happens.

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REVIEW: CY’S DESTRUCTION is the eighth instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult DEVIL’S RIOT MC: SOUTHEAST dark, erotic, MC romance series. This is Cy and Alanna’s story. CY’S DESTRUCTION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from three first person perspectives (Cy, Alanna, Hammer) CY’S DESTRUCTION focuses on Alanna’s need to protect the people she loves. Alanna and Charlotte are in hiding with the support of the Devil’s Riot MC but the majority of the MC membership is unaware of the darkness that follows our heroine including the man who will claim Alanna as his own. Cy is a member of the Devil’s Riot MC and has waited patiently for some sign that his attraction to Alanna is not one sided. Tired of waiting, Cy is determined to prove he is worthy of his own happily ever after but the fear and sadness that engulf our heroine is about to pull the MC together in an effort to protect two of their own.

The world building focuses on Alanna’s past, and her need to keep vigil in the face of years of betrayal. Not only is Alanna desperate to stay one step ahead but for the life of the four year old child, under her care. Cy is a man who is determined to claim Alanna and Charlotte as his own but Charlotte’s secrets will reveal a dangerous connection to corruption and crime.

The relationship between Cy and Alanna is one of mutual attraction but Alanna tends to keep to herself, and very little is known about our heroine except by those who have promised to protect and provide. Cy is claiming Alanna as his other half but someone else is determined to take what doesn’t belong. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense.

There is another large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and energetic secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Devil’s Riot MC many of whom we met in the previous instalments. We are introduced to Alanna’s brothers Willis and Davis, as well as the adorable Charlotte.

CY’S DESTRUCTION is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, deviance and madness, acceptance and love. The premise is dramatic and gritty; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined, charismatic and compelling.

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SAVAGE’S HONOR
(Devil’s Riot MC Southeast 6)
by EC Land
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, MC romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 10, 2023

There’s nothing you can’t do without honor.

Savage

There’s only one thing I live for and that’s the club. They gave me a purpose when I needed it most, and there’s nothing I won’t do for any of my brothers.

When the call comes in that a brother’s sister is missing, I realize my club family is all that matters.

We’ve got to work fast to find Honor, because if we don’t, we could lose her for good, and that’s something I’m not willing to let happen.

Darkness teeters on the edge of all our lives, though it tends to dive deeper into mine. When we find Honor, will I be able to handle my past colliding with the present?

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REVIEW: SAVAGE’S HONOR is the sixth instalment in EC Land’s contemporary adult DEVIL’S RIOT MC SOUTHEAST dark, erotic, MC series. This is Road Captain, Orion ‘Savage’ Winters, and ER nurse Honor’s story line. SAVAGE’S HONOR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Honor is Gunner’s sister (Remaining Gunner’s 5).

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Honor and Savage) SAVAGE’S HONOR follows the building but struggling relationship between our story line couple. Road Captain Orion Savage Winters knows his president’s sister Honor is off-limits so Savage keeps his distance by pushing away the woman that calls to his heart but a one-night stand forces Savage to walk away, throwing Honor to the proverbial wolves. In the wake of an abduction and assault, Honor withdraws, leaving everything and everyone behind, taking refuge with her cousin Glacier, and his Poseidon Warriors MC but all is not well with our story line heroine as she struggles to move on, a struggle that she is slowly losing to the dark. Desperate to claim Honor as his own, Savage must bide his time, proving he is worthy of Honor’s love, ensuring she will be safe if she decides to come home. What ensues is the building relationship between Honor and Savage, and the potential fall-out as the attack against Honor leaves our heroine a shell of her former self.

The world building continues to focus on the war between the Devil’s Riot MC and the De La Rosa Cartel. With a target on their backs the Devils Riot MC know their women are vulnerable but never suspected an attack against our story line heroine.

The relationship between Honor and Savage is one of unrequited love. Savage keeps his distance but in doing so, often humiliates the woman with whom he will fall in love. Honor has watched from the sidelines as Savage makes his way through the women of the club, bypassing our heroine as if she does not exist. One night together ends with Savage pushing Honor away, a mistake he will regret for all time. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

Delaney, Honor’s co-worker, roommate and best friend; Asa ‘Glacier’ Smith -Honor and Gunner’s cousin, and a member of the Poseidon Warriors MC; most of the previous story line couples; several club girls, the De La Rosa Cartel, and Honor’s one-time date Simon.

SAVAGE’S HONOR is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, jealousy and murder, forgiveness, acceptance, healing and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic, heart breaking and emotional; the romance is impassioned; the characters are broken but struggling to survive.

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BRUISER’S RECKONING
(Devil’s Riot MC: Southwest 7)
by EC Land
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, MC romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 18, 2024

A reckoning is coming, whose it is, no one knows.

Bruiser

The moment I heard her name she was to be a pawn in this game. Never did I think she would be my reckoning. She was supposed to be nothing more than a tool, but I’m not so sure anymore.
Danger surrounds the club. We’re in the midst of a silent war. One that we need to take in our own hands. The enemy is laying in wait, waiting to strike us where it will hurt. That’s where she comes in. Or should have.

Either way, pawn or not, she’s not going anywhere. She insured that the first time she opened her eyes and spoke those words. I’m not letting her get away not without bring a reckoning of my own.

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REVIEW: BRUISER’S RECKONING is the seventh instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult DEVIL’S RIOT MC: SOUTHWEST erotic, MC romance series. This is paramedic Gwyneth Haney, and MC treasure Dorian ‘Bruiser’ Gentry’s story line. BRUISER’S RECKONING can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but for back story and cohesion I recommend reading book six SAVAGE’S HONOR.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Bruiser and Gwyneth) BRUISER’S RECKONING follows in the wake of the discovery of a possible betrayal. While hunting down a source, Bruiser will overhear a threat against our story line heroine,a threat that may be connected to someone else. Gwyneth Haney believes the threat to herself is nothing but a ruse until someone she loves is killed, and the path leads back to a familiar face. Taking a leave of absence, Gwyneth finds herself under the protection of the Devil’s Riot MC, where she will find herself pulled into the aura that is our story line hero. What ensues is the quick building romance and relationship between Bruise and Gwyneth, and the potential fall-out as betrayal comes from someone close.

The world building focuses on the South American cartels, human trafficking, jealousy and betrayal, family and vengeance. As the Devil’s Riot MC rally around their most vulnerable, Gwyneth must sacrifice herself to save someone else.

The relationship between Gwyneth and Bruiser is one of immediate attraction but our heroine struggles with her loss of independence, and the possible identity of the people responsible for the threats to her life. Under Bruiser’s guardianship and protection, Gwyneth finds herself falling for a man who is will to go above and beyond. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters many of whom we me in the previous instalment. We are introduced to Gwyneth’s brother Simon, and their grandfather, father and step-mother.

BRUISER’S RECKONING is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, dysfunctional family behavior, jealousy and obsession, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and thought provoking; the romance is spicy:the characters are animated.

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Reviews by Sandy

 

. • ✰ 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙔 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙀𝘿 ✰ • .

E.C. Land – www.eclandbooks.com

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THE THIRD ESTATE (Secrets of the Manor 1) by D.R. Berlin-review

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THE THIRD ESTATE (Secrets of the Manor 1) by D.R. Berlin

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 31, 2024

In a busy outdoor market, in broad daylight, an apparently ordinary woman is gunned
down by a professional assassin. Twelve years later, the killer is back with a
new target – and a mysteriously sinister employer…
Sophie Allard, a promising jet pilot cadet at a prestigious military academy, finds
her world shattered when she’s summoned to the Commander’s office with
devastating news—her estranged father has died in a mysterious lab explosion at
their family estate.
What begins as a routine investigation soon spirals into something far more
dangerous. As Sophie delves deeper into the secrets surrounding her father’s
death, she uncovers hidden truths that threaten not only her career but her
very life.
Unraveling a web of deception and betrayal, Sophie discovers that her father’s involvement
with a powerful and shadowy organization—the Third Estate—could hold the key to
both her survival and her downfall.
With an assassin hunting her every step and the enigmatic Grey Lady pulling the strings
behind the scenes,
Sophie must navigate a perilous landscape of secrets, lies,
and danger.
Will Sophie uncover the truth—before it’s too late.

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REVIEW: THE THIRD ESTATE is the first instalment in DR Berlin’s contemporary, adult SECRETS OF THE MANOR suspense thriller focusing on US military cadet Sophie Allard, and the people in her life.

Told from omniscient third person perspective THE THIRD ESTATE focuses on the search for the truth. Just days before her final exam and flight test, US fighter pilot cadet Sophie Allard is called home in the wake of a lab explosion that killed her father Professor Milo Anderson, a man who works for the US government. Approximately ten years earlier, Sophie’s beloved adopted mother Violet was murdered, and in the ensuing time Sophie felt the rejection of her adopted father, a man whose contract with the military was dangerous and secret. Having worked toward her accreditation as a US fighter pilot, Sophie finds herself at odds with the hierarchy, and in the face of questionable answers regarding her father’s death, begins to search for the truth but all is not as it appears to be, and Sophie finds herself on the run from an assassin, a man hired to finish the job.

The world building follows several intersecting and sensational paths including the secrets that continue to control every aspect of Sophie’s life. Raised by the manor caretakers in the wake of her mother’s death, Sophie often wonders if she was to blame but her time in the military grows increasingly controversial, and the questions surrounding her father’s death and research are at the centre of an investigation she knows nothing about, an investigation that focuses on the family’s connections to a secret group known as The Third Estate.

There is a large ensemble cast of military personnel, dark operatives, anti-government agents, spies and assassins. Not everyone is whom they appear to be: lives are lost; actions are questioned; betrayal and treason are but the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

THE THIRD ESTATE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, government and military, treason and conspiracies. The premise is dramatic, edgy, haunting, and thrilling-with a little bit of thinking, I did figure out the people involved; the characters are questionable, dynamic and destructive. No one can be trusted-Sophie Allard finds herself on the precipice of danger and death. THE THIRD ESTATE ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Violence & Virtues Anthology Vol 2 by multiple author-review

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Violence & Virtues Anthology Vol 2 with Rose Wulf et al-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 14, 2025

Notorious Publishing is bringing you NINETEEN authors with some tasty treats for you to feast on this Valentine’s day. In this dangerously dark and devour some anthology, you’ll discover never before seen material that will have you aching for more!

From ruthless bosses to loyal soldiers, twisted love to brutal betrayal; this collection of stories will take you on a journey through passion and peril. Whether they seek power, revenge, redemption, or justice, nothing will stop these characters from getting what they want. If you love stories of crime, passion, and intrigue, desire and danger in equal measure, then you won’t want to miss Violence and Virtues.

Enter the world of Violence & Virtues with this Morally Grey Mafia Anthology.

Our featured authors are:

A. Boss, Addison Tate, Andrea Hagan, BL Jones, Brittany Wright, C.J. Willis, Effie Campbell, Elamy Pride, Harley Raige, Kelly Lord, Kerry Kilpatrick, Liz Highland, M.J. Herald, Molly Briar, N.Owens, Nichole Ruschelle, Rose Wulf, Tammy Bradley, Violet Knight.

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REVIEW: I have read four (4) of the short stories and novellas

LUCIA’S KISS by MJ Herald

Told from dual first person perspectives (Vincent & Lucia) LUCIA’S KISS by MJ Herald is a contemporary adult, Mafia romance focusing on the arranged marriage between Vincent Scarletti, and Lucia Valentino

Vincent Scarletti and Lucia Valentino were basically strangers whose marriage will be used to merge two powerful crime families but someone else is determined to claim Lucia as his own. Having met the night before, a chaste kiss sends Vincent into a spiral, a spiral hoping for something more

We are introduced to Vincent’s brothers Matteo Valentino, and Luicia’s brother Nico Scarletti.

LUCIA’S KISS is a fast paced quick read that covers a few hours in the life, with an epilogue advancing the story approximately one year. The premise is entertaining; the romance is limited; the $ex scene is passionate; the characters are underdeveloped but such is the nature of the short story / novella.

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MISTAKEN PRINCESS by A Boss

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dante and Gabrielle) MISTAKEN PRINCESS by A. Boss is a contemporary, adult, erotic, Mafia, romance focusing on thirty six-year old, Don Dante Lombardi, and Gabrielle. Gabby was waiting for her Tinder date when a man she didn’t know, took control of our story line heroine. Believing she was part of a role playing game, Gabby went along only to discover she was to marry Don Dante Lombardi, and a case of mistaken identity found our heroine married to the mob.

MISTAKEN PRINCESS is another fast paced, short story about power and control, and mistaken identity that covers a few hours. The premise is engaging; the romance is limited; the $ex scenes are erotic; the characters are impulsive.

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FATAL ATTENDANT by Elamy Pride

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dante & Xavier) FATAL ATTENDANT by Elamy Pride is a contemporary, adult, LGBTQ+ erotic, Mafia romance introducing Dante Montelli, heir to the Chicago Montelli Crime family and hitman Xavier.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Xavier & Dante) Xavier is a hitman for hire whose latest assignment is to kill the heir to the Montelli Crime family, Dante Montelli. Undercover as a flight attendant, Xavier finds himself the boytoy to Dante Montelli, a position that quickly turns dangerous and dark. In an effort to thwart the assassination plans, Dante makes Xavier a deal, a deal that pulls Xavier into the world of Montelli Crime Family.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are introduced to Dante’s Bodyguard, friend and second in command Vincent Cavali.

FATAL ATTENDANT is a fast paced, quick story that introduces our story line couple. The premise is dark and gritty; the $ex scenes are provocative and erotic; the characters are desperate and determined. FATAL ATTENDANT ends on a cliff hanger-Dante and Xavier’s story continues in HITMAN HUSBAND.

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SEDUCTIVE SECRETS by Rose Wulf

SEDUCTIVE SECRETS by Rose Wulf is a contemporary adult, erotic, Mafia romance novella focusing on Dania Soriano, and Arcangelo Raimondi.

Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Dania and Angelo) SEDUCTIVE SECRETS follows the forbidden relationship between Dania Soriano and Arcangelo Raimondi. The Soriano and Raimondi families are at war but Dania and Angelo’s sexual relationship, having lasted close to two years, has been kept hidden from the families. Both Dania and Arcangelo are at a point in their lives where they are commanded to marry, an idea neither one is happy to endure. With her father’s life hanging in the balance, the annual Valentine Day Gala finds Dania exposed, threatened by someone from her father’s crew.

The secondary and supporting characters included Angelo’s guard Enzo; and Dania’s father’s friend Ettore Agnelli.

SEDUCTIVE SECRETS is a fast paced, short story of secrets and lies, power and control, family and love. The premise is edgy and dramatic; the characters are flirty and spirited; the romance is passionate. The author has plans for an extended version later in 2025.

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MY DARK PRINCE (Dark Prince Rd) by LJ Shen & Parker S Huntington

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 9, 2025

This Sleeping Beauty woke up…
In a nightmare.

Oliver
I don’t usually trap women with amnesia into marriage.
But I guess there’s a first time for everything.
When the woman of my dreams falls into my lap, I can’t help but wonder what else she can do in that position.
She’s here. In my house. At my mercy.
And she thinks we’ve been lovers the entire decade we spent apart.
Briar and I have always been unfinished business.
Now it’s time to seal the deal.

Briar
I’m marrying a beautiful monster.
A crooked fraud. America’s wealthiest bachelor.
He claims we’re in love, yet all I taste in our kisses is hate and lust.
I don’t remember why or how.
But I do remember he’s the enemy.
Now, I’m stuck inside a nightmare.
And Oliver will do anything to keep me in the dark.

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REVIEW: MY DARK PRINCE is the third instalment in the contemporary, adult DARK PRINCE ROAD erotic, dark, romance series co-authored by LJ Shen and Parker S Huntington. This is thirty-four year old, billionaire Count Oliver von Bismarck, and thirty-three year old, Briar Rose Auer’s story line. MY DARK PRINCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Oliver and Briar) following a non linear timeline, MY DARK PRINCE focuses on the rekindling romance and relationship between Briar Rose Auer and Oliver von Bismarck. Briar Rose and Oliver were childhood best friends turned sweethearts but fifteen years ago, a tragedy would unfold in the von Bismarck family, and Briar Rose became an afterthought for our story line hero. Fast forward to present day, Briar Rose, working as a Hollywood intimacy coordinator would come face to face with her past in the guise of Oliver von Bismarck, and in the ensuing months Oliver would struggle to prove she is the only woman he has ever loved.

The world building is a modern, slight retelling of Sleeping Beauty, and follows several heart breaking and emotional paths. Briar Rose grew up never knowing love, having been abandoned by her parents, only to discover not everything and everyone where whom they appeared to be. Making her own way, Briar found herself no longer a part of the world in which she grew up, a world that no longer resembled the life she was knew. Oliver von Bismarck,along with his father, runs a large chain of luxury hotels, and is determined to reclaim the woman he lost but Oliver’s own life changed fifteen years earlier, and he has been serving a self-imposed penance ever since.

The relationship between Oliver and Briar is one of second chances; a rekindling in the face of presumed betrayal; heart break, secrets and lies. Briar struggles to trust the man she once loved, a man who is still keeping secrets at the insistence of someone else. As Oliver diligently works to prove he is not the man Briar believes him to be, Briar must come to terms with what happened in the past, a past that changed everyone going forward. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of Romeo and Dallas (My Dark Romeo), Zach and Farrow (My Dark Desire), as well as the introduction of Oliver’s brother Sebastian, their parents Count Felix and his wife Agnes von Bismarck; Oliver’s friend Frankie, Cameron Cooper, and Briar’s estranged and contemptable parents Jason and Philomena Auer. I am hoping the author has plans for Sebastian, and Frankie.

MY DARK PRINCE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, jealousy and greed, secrets and lies, power and control, forgiveness and acceptance, family and love. The premise is thought provoking,edgy, dramatic, haunting and complex; the romance is flawed and sensitive; the characters are broken, sassy, impulsive and inventive.

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Parker S. Huntington is a stay-at-home dog mom from SoCal, where she discovered her allergy to rain. In spite of her shoddy attendance record and strong aversion to homework, she earned a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside and an A.L.M. in Literature from Harvard. When she’s not writing or exchanging food pics with her friends, she’s binge-watching an unhealthy amount of Netflix while curled up with her dogs.

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The Hermit (Mafia Empire 1) by Michelle Heard-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 3, 2025

I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I’m a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he’s quiet, which is very unnerving.

Needless to say, I’m not happy at all. A deal was a deal, and I kept my end of it, so there’s no way on God’s green earth I’ll just sit back and smile like a good little girl. I’ll fight for Ciara’s freedom so she won’t have to face the hell I was forced to endure.

But Dominik doesn’t make things easy for me. He’s determined to get his hands on half of Dad’s empire.
When he moves into my family home, my entire routine unravels. I have to fight for more than just my sister’s freedom because I’m in danger of losing my heart.

I refuse to admit I’m drawn to his darkness. If I do, God only knows whether we’ll survive the fire raging between us.

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REVIEW:The Hermit is book one in the Mafia Empire series by Michelle Heard.

Dominik Varga is 38-year-old assassin and arms dealer with the mafia. He prefers to be alone or with his “sister” Evinka Fico. When Dominik is hired to rescue the daughter of the Irish Mafia boss Ian Devlin he takes the job.

Grace Devlin is 32 years old and she has been kidnapped, beaten and almost left for dead. That is until she is rescued by a talk dark stranger and returned to her father. The price her father is willing to pay for her return – he wants Dominik to marry one of Devlin’s daughters. Dominik agrees to his wishes and asks for fifty percent of Devlin’s company.
Devlin agrees to allow his younger daughter Ciara to marry Dominik. Much to Grace’s denial.

Grace was forced into an arranged marriage before, and her husband beat and raped her constantly. That is until he was assassinated. Now back home with her father, there is no way Grace will allow Ciara to marry for Anything other reason than love. She will risk her life to save her sister. Dominik finds Grace’s willingness to risk her life to save her sister – endearing.

Grace’s father asks both of his daughters to get to know Dominik over the next few days that he will be staying with them.
Dominik already has his mind made up – he wants the fiery sister. Ian Devlin doesn’t want to give Grace to Dominik. The day before the wedding is to take place, Ciara runs away. Leaving Grace to deal with the dark, handsome, stranger. In the end Dominik chooses Grace.

Will Grace ever be able to let down her walls and find love for the first time.
Will she be able to put the trauma of her past to rest and recover with the life she deserves with Dominik?

I absolutely loved this book. Dominik is the dark and brooding type who you just want to break down his walls for him.
He is deadly and demanding on one note and loving and protective the next. He fell hard for Grace despite her previous trauma’s and triggers.

This book was full of mafia violence, romance and a slow build to love and trust. I can’t wait for book two. Highly recommend.

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Reviewed by Erin K

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