Ravel by R. Phoenix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reese and Ashton were perfection. A werewolf and a human. A supe and a thief.

In this world where humans are at the bottom of humanity's list, a werewolf finds a connection with one. And it's angsty and forbidden and so very exciting.

The build up was perfection. The narration by Jack Noble was sexy and dark and absolutely brilliant.

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Mated by Tricia Owens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story packed a punch. There was so much to it making it difficult to put down.

Wren is the brother of the pack Alpha, who runs his pack with an iron fist. Wren has followed his alpha obediently, put doesn't necessarily agree with his ways.

Gideon is the Alpha of the Corbin pack, who just took over the lands that border Wren's. He's looking to make a deal on the land, but there are quite a few mysteries and secrets that get overturned along the way.

This book was so interesting. It had me guessing at what could happen all along the way. I really enjoyed the world building that was accomplished through trying to bridge the gap between packs. The differences in how the rules were followed, how they governed, where they lived, etc were so different that it created an added layer of interest.

It was a wild ride of intrigue and fun and I would absolutely recommend this fast paced shifter romance.

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The Bucket List by R.J. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very sweet forced proximity romance centered around two kids who knew each other when they were young kids. When tragedy brings them together again, they join together to fulfill three separate dreams.

Jason and his brother Andrew were close. Especially as adults. When Andrew was diagnosed with cancer and given a deadline on his life, he put together a bucket list. Now it's up to Jason to fulfill his brother's requests, but he's been told they need to involve Andrew's old best friend Mark.

Mark's living in California, working as a soap opera actor. He's in the closet, the only one knowing about him other than his parents is Andrew. But when Jason finds him and tells him the news of Andrew's passing, he agrees to go on this strange quest in Andrew's name.

Both quickly realize there might be more to this bucket list than just a few places to visit on a map. Andrew may have known some deeper secrets.

As always, RJ Scott tells a brilliant story. Both men had been bullied for being gay in a small town. Mark had never fully recovered from the trauma that forced him out of town. But, together, they weave into each other's lives seamlessly and it's an amazing reading experience. I loved it.

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Save the Date by R.J. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tennant Rowe and Jared Madsen have a special place in my heart and for anyone else who has loved them like I have, this novella will make you very, very happy. It's the perfect end of an era.

Two men who are busy with sports and life aren't supposed to spend their time planning a wedding. Besides, it's what Trent does best. But Trent goes a little overboard and pretty soon picking out napkin edging becomes too much for our boys.

As a last hurrah to the series, we get to see the entire Rowe family involved in wedding planning and pre-wedding interviews. The team shows up for bachelor party shenanigans and it's great to see them all come together to support Ten and Mads, but also to get a glimpse into their craziness as well.

Things fall apart last minute, friends steal the grooms and force them to wear neon, someone gets engaged and there's a silver hockey puck cake. But it wouldn't be a Ten and Mads story if there wasn't romance, a new idea for the future, and strawberries in bed.

As much as I hate to say goodbye to this couple, without an end, this book wouldn't exist. It's well worth the read, as is the entire series.

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Recipe for Romance by Ari McKay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rhys Montgomery is kind of a big deal in Charleston. He's the owner of the Montgomery House, a former mansion that's been completely renovated and turned into a restaurant and rental hall for catered events. It's within this house that all 4 stories are set.

Bay Leaves and Bachelors is the story of Rhys, the mansion owner himself. When he sees a diner at the restaurant one night he knows he wants him and tries his hardest to get him. Unfortunately, Clay Turner, historian, has been harboring issues from his last failed relationship and isn't very quick to trust.

Fennel and Forgiveness is the second chance age gap story of Darius Cooper, the maitre d of the Montgomery House and his long time ex, Max. When Max shows up to film a wedding, he sees Darius for the first time in 7 years. He had told Darius he wasn't looking for long term back then, but he made a mistake and now it up to him to convince Darius that he'll stick around this time.

Ginger and Gentlemen is the friends to lovers romance of Matt and Ian. Ian accepts his brother's request to be on his cooking show to save his diner with the help of Matt, his best friend and business manager. But Matt wants to help him succeed and does so without Ian's knowledge. Trust is a difficult thing to bridge.

Cinnamon and Seduction is the story of Robert and Stephen, the chef and his assistant, who have been talking around romance forever. Both oblivious to their obvious connection, it takes the whole of the business to get involved to show them what they've been missing.

If you are looking for a few fun, relatable, quick reads, this is a great place to go. Given that all of the stories are related, you get more and more glimpses into the relationships and the characters as you read their tales. Each story is unique in the issues and romance.

I was a bit disappointed at the lack of character depth. Given the length of each novella, it's difficult to accomplish, however I felt a bit lackluster at each of the couple's relationships. I had hoped for a bit more spark, though I felt the more I read, the better it became.

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When Love Flue In by Lillian Francis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was absolutely adorable and sexy all rolled into one.

Dominic had lusted after the chimney sweep, Reagan, for 5 years. When he finally revealed his crush to his wife, she left him.

Reagan shows up for his yearly gig but it’s obvious something is different. His lust for Dominic hasn’t faded, but something is definitely going on. When he leaves him his cell phone number, he’s surprised when Dom uses it the next day.

Seriously, I was just waiting for the magic moment where they threw caution to the wind and it was worth the wait. Both characters were shy and outgoing in their own, different ways that created the perfect pairing.

I loved how supportive Reagan’s mother was and how cute they were with each other.

Very sweet Christmas short.

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Love's Magic by Jan Jarrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a pure delight to listen to. It trailed two separate couples, both in very different stages of their journey, but with overlapping stories.

David and Nate are an established couple, both professors at the University of Virginia. When Nate witnesses an attack on campus, he steps in and gets stabbed. With the backing of another professor, he wants to rally the efforts to fight back against on campus attacks. But when David is more upset about his tenure and professionalism, things between them quickly get muddied.

Colin Campbell is an on-campus security guard and meets David and Nate when he handles their assault case. He's got quite a backstory that fuels him to find the perpetrators and ensure they pay for their crimes. It's during the paperwork side of his job that he meets Joshua Abrams, a Title IV consultant. They quickly start a relationship, however, Colin proclaims his status as a one night only kind of guy. Things get heated between them over a case file, causing Joshua to run. In the months that follow Colin discovers that he might have let the one person that he's ever connected with go.

There was a lot of drama and action as well as a hot guy on a motorcycle. I won't lie, I stayed up listening to this story long into the night because there was no way I could turn it off. The story was gripping and enchanting and I loved getting four separate POV's with distinctly different voices.

Janice Jarrell's prose was lovely. I enjoyed her use of Irish songs and the many sections that boasted such detailed visual imagery. This book was a pleasure to read.

The narration by Walker Williams was spot on. The voices for both Nate and Colin were absolute perfection. His slow, rhythmic tone was soothing and light, but spared no emotion. This was my first audio book narrated by him and it won't be my last.

Very highly recommended!

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In the Azure Noon by Mark C. Wade
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the premise of the story with a disabled MC. After losing his leg, he'd lost his way and couldn't find the path again until his boss, Steve, seemed to actually see him.

Their friendship helped to unlock something deep inside of him and he was able to repair something broken in Steve as well.

It was well planned and engaging, but I found the writing style to be a bit stunted and choppy. Some of the prose was beautiful, but the dialog seemed lacking in feeling and parts of the story seemed thrown in haphazardly instead of woven into the story line.

Both MC's had interesting back stories and seemed interesting enough on their own, but I had a hard time seeing them together towards the end, even though it ended well.

All in all, it ended up being a fun, easy read.

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Spellbound by Allie Therin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book came out of nowhere and surprised me. I had no idea how much I'd love it, but I did.

Rory Brodigan is working in his aunt's antique shop in New York in 1925. He's got a gift. When he touches an object he uses his powers of psychometry to validate its antiquity.

Arthur Kenzie is the rich son of a politician, but the friend of quite a few paranormals who are trying to rid the world of supernatural relics. In an effort to flush out another paranormal, he brings a relic to the antique shop that Rory works in. When it becomes obvious that Rory has powers, he needs protection, but he also might be the key to unlocking a mystery and saving New York.

This story was very well laid out, planned and executed. The characters involved were unique and interesting and I loved the slow burn between Rory and Arthur.

Allie Therin built a world that came alive and flew off the pages. A world with magic and potions, astral walkers and telekinetic powers. A world where a twenty year old boy can save the lives of his friends, lover and the state of New York with an ability that he doesn't even fully comprehend.

I loved this book and can't wait to read the next in the series.

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Dylan's Love by Clyde Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a delightful story of a 40-ish man spurned by love again and an enigmatic 24 yr old who isn't afraid to lay claim on what he wants.

It was charming and fun, the banter between characters fresh and witty. Definitely goes into the quickie re-read category.

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Ramen Assassin by Rhys Ford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I always enjoy a fast paced suspense with lots of action and a side of romance.

Trey Bishop was a former child actor from a very affluent home. Both his mother and father were married to each other, but had other relationships and he had older siblings that looked down on him because of former wild child days. But he's turned a new leaf and is sober. Unfortunately, when he sees a couple of guys hauling a dead body to a van he's caught in the middle of a shootout, then caught up in a tangled web of lies and deceit.

Kuro Jenkins owns a ramen restaurant in K-town since retiring as an assassin. He's happy to be serving others and takes his new job seriously. But he's forced out of retirement when Trey is almost gunned down in the alley behind his place. Bringing his friends and allies into the drama, he's got to rely on them to keep Trey safe.

I really enjoyed the start of this story. There was a lot of great world building and description and the action started immediately. I was completely drawn in.

I really enjoyed the friendship and trust that blossomed between Kuro and Trey and how much open communication they had in their relationship. It felt genuine and organic and I loved their dialogue.

As much as I loved the suspense, it all sort of went off the rails for me by the end with the suspect list. I also ended up only really liking a handful of players in the book. The rest of the supporting characters were just not very likeable at all.

The writing was engaging and quick and the story was original. I enjoyed the read, just wished for a bit more from Trey's family in the end.

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Princes of the Universe by Serene Franklin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a perfect demi-sexual GFY!

Eli and Bryan met 10 years ago when they both needed extra cash and signed up for a porn scene together. Now their lives have changed and they meet again and start up a friendship. It's perfect timing because Eli needs a friend, but Bryan wants anything he can get from Eli.

I really enjoyed the characters, including Mac, the roommate/best friend of Bryan. Eli had a ton of back story that was fleshed out at the end, but I would have liked a bit more of it earlier to get a better idea of what he'd been through.

I loved the friendship that started with Star Wars and continued with Prince, the sweet dog that Eli saved. All of the little details that were sprinkled throughout the story like foods that were made, little touches here and there, cute text messages all made the story flow well and added a layer of sweet for me.

I really enjoyed this fun, easy friends to lovers read.

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Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology by Quin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spicy, hot and full of sin. This anthology is exactly what any wicked, heat seeking reader needs in their life.

10 amazing authors offer up the most delicious tales of kink, smut and sweaty scenes that will have you reaching the end and turning back to page 1.

Each story was stand alone, but were all super hot and fun. It's a perfect way to get to know a new to you author and see their style, range and skill. Personally, I would have rated each story with 5 stars because they were all so very engaging, fun, hot and brilliantly done.

Coach's Little Kitten by Quin & Perin is kinky and sexy and hot, delving into a club scene with a coach and his former student.

Abstract Love by Sara Dobie Bauer had me pining for more. Perfectly told with Age gap, gay for you, workplace romance and enemies to lovers tropes to give you exactly what you never knew you needed.

The Kiss by A.G. Carothers follows Liam and Gavin meeting at a BDSM club and exploring the opportunity of working together in a scene.

Pretty Boy by E.M. Denning delves into some dark and taboo topics while kicking up the heat factor.

Particular Tastes by T.S. McKinney introduces two sexy undercover operatives who've previously worked together, a spark ignited that hasn't burned out even though one is straight. Or is he?

Doctor's Orders by Emma Jaye gets into a medical kink and a scene that's sure to make you light up inside.

Brotherly Love by Lynn Van Dorn sets the scene with a pair of stepbrothers who mean a bit more to each other than anyone had thought. And they enjoy spicing up their relationship.

A Kink Chronicles Short by Luna David sets the scene in the basement playroom of a Dom and sub sharing an evening with another hot D/s couple.

Tamed by T.M.Chris gets kinky and explores boundaries and trust using punishment and love.

Watch and Learn by K.C. Wells is the story of a young, inexperienced man who is taught about kinks and exploration, as well as breaking barriers and assumptions.

This anthology is totally recommend and will spice up your book collection.

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Who We Used to Be by Dara J. Nelson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The blurb totally had me on this one. I love a sweet second chances story and this seemed perfect.

After 10 years, Digger shows up in Zeke's life, telling him he's divorced and gay and wanting to get back together. That's right. 10 years ago he walked away and married a woman. No reasons, no sorry's. Zeke has to decide if he can forgive and forget and accept that he's changed or continue living a shell of a life.

My favorite part of this book was the gang from Zeke's Marine corp that all worked together. They were brothers and bonded and protected each other and it was awesome to read. I liked both Digger and Zeke, but I didn't get a good feel for what actually happened all those years ago.

A lot of the story was told in flashbacks, but new facts seemed to be conveniently placed throughout the story, yet nothing was tied together. I am not going to give away the spoiler here, but it was a huge oversight in my opinion and should have been fleshed out in this story. The characters from upcoming books had way too big of roles here. I would have preferred more background on this story before we had so much background on their stories.

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Embracing His Syn by A.E. Via
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved God and Day's story so much that I worried I wouldn't have the same feelings about this book. I was so wrong. This was just as captivating, just as full of humor and heat and tension. And the story line just really had me.

Corbin "Syn" Sydney has transferred from Philly to the Atlanta PD to work with the infamous duo of God and Day on their narcotics team. Being new to the area, he walks into a bar and... well, yeah. You know the rest.

Bartender/Porn Puppy Furious Barkley put up a good fight, but he needed someone like Syn to take care of him. Especially since his ex-husband and brother in law were out to get him.

I pretty much loved everything about this book. Both Syn and Furi were adventurous and romantic, proud and silly, wild and crazy. They just worked together and the heat was intense.

The end scene was such a nail biter, and I love that A.E. Via brings it all together with so much drama and exquisite torment each time for the reader.

There is no way any other narrator could create the masterpiece that Aiden Snow has. His voices are spot on and smooth. He can go from romantic as hell to dirty as sin in one breath. You don't want to miss the audio version of this thrilling story.

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Close to Home by Cate Ashwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've so loved this series. It's the perfect mix of romance and loveable characters with HEAs.

Witt was a total romantic. He'd been living his life for his brother, doing what was expected and getting hurt and losing himself in the process. When he gets injured, Mason steps in to help as a way of getting out of his house for a while. He didn't know how enraptured he'd become with Witt in just a few weeks.

I loved Witt so much. He was sweet and shy and vulnerable, yet he he didn't hide. If he cared enough, he'd let you know it. Mason truly wanted to take care of someone. To have their trust and know he could give them what they needed. They were so adorable together and their story just gushed love.

Truly sweet, low angst, and impossibly lovely.

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I Wished For You by Colette Davison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was exactly what a sweet, friends to lovers MMM romance should be. It was real and raw and powerful. I loved it!

Seb has just been dumped after 5 years. All he wants to do is get drunk with his best friends and numb the pain.

Matt is a straight man, looking for love, wanting a committed relationship.

Connor is in love with his best friends, but a relationship with anyone is out of the question. He fears for his long term health and doesn't want to burden anyone else with 'what if'.

My favorite part of this MMM story was that it was real. It wasn't easy. Nothing was automatic, especially in the bedroom, and each of the men had their own unique hangups. They went slow and the love they had for each other surpassed any questioning thoughts.

Each of the three characters were so very different and brought different qualities to the relationship that just solidified their bond. I loved them all, but Matt just tugged at my heartstrings. He was so open and honest and loving. It was beautifully done.

Piers Ryman as a narrator was perfect. All three voices were unique and full of feeling. I felt as though I was there with them, not just hearing the words out loud. The narration was engaging and full of life.

I wholeheartedly recommend this and give it all the stars.


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Single by R.J. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely fell in love with this story and couldn't put it down. It was sweet and tender and perfect.

All Ash had ever wanted was to be in love and have a family. He got the family part, so maybe love isn't truly necessary?

When Sean, a hot doctor, and his two best friends move in next door to Ash, the single dad of a newborn, things start off a bit harried. But Sean isn't a quitter and he fights his hardest for Ash to let him in.

This was everything you want in a romance. A sweet single dad, an enthusiastic and kind neighbor who adores babies, a dog named Cap, short for Captain America and a brilliant HEA.

I loved the end. It had me pacing and anxiety ridden, but was so sweet and tender. I love how R.J. Scott can seemingly effortlessly turn me into a puddle of goo in a couple of hours from her books. This is one you don't want to miss. I'm already going to be missing sleep waiting for the next book in the series!

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On Shaky Ground by Andrew Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love reading a book about a character with a disability. This was charming.

Brock has finished college and can't find a job. When a financial trading company contacts him with an opportunity for a job interview, he jumps at the chance. It's not until he arrives that he realizes it's just an assistant position. When he meets the man he'd be assisting, he realizes it's more than just answering phones and taking notes. He'd literally be the eyes of the CEO and he can't pass up the opportunity.

I felt like the relationship between Brock and Martin had substance and made it so much more real. From the start, Brock took on his personal issues professionally, like ensuring his tie and collar were straight. It was sweet and went a long way to solidify their deep attraction.

This was a nice, quick, feel good read with two sweet MC's that deserve the HEA they got in the end.

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The Cat Burglar by Jane Wallace-Knight
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series has just been so much fun!

The agents of C.L.A.W. are back again, this time with a new member. Kit is a cheetah shifter and after being on his own forever, he needs backup. As an old friend of Clearwater's he's met his team and has been a bit of a stalker when it comes to Alexios.

When an older woman asks Kit to get her a picture of the inscription in a compact mirror, she ends up dead a few days later. And then Kit's place is ransacked. It will take the whole team to figure out who's behind the attack and a trip to Italy for more clues.

There were some really witty and fun scenes in this story. I loved Kit and his outgoing nature as well as his self consciousness. It was fun to see him squirm under Alexios' scrutiny.

The writing in this series is very well done and it's smartly calculated. The shifter's all have a great dynamic with each other as a team and they've been quite engaging and fun to read about. I definitely recommend this series.

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Tortilla Pie: A Recipe for Romance by Rick R. Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sooooo incredibly sweet and charming!

This was exactly what a novella should be. Short, sweet, believable and fun.

Josh volunteers at a homeless kitchen with a non-fraternization policy. While it's never been an issue in the past, this day he sees Anderson and there's an instant spark. And it's perfect timing because it's Anderson's last day at the shelter.

Insta-love in a novella is so many times a cringeworthy component, but that's not what this was about. This was far better than that. This was hope. It was a start of something. Of two people deciding on giving it a chance. It was adorable and cute and very reminiscent of a John Hughes-esque romance. And totally recommended by this reader.

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Crossroads by Riley Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn't read this book, but I did listen to the audio by Sean Crisden and I found myself not wanting to turn it off.

First of all, a double GFY is like a unicorn. And both the MC's together, navigating through uncharted territory was both funny and frustrating and real (I assume).

The theme of the book seemed to be more about finding a way to find peace in your life and do what's right for you than it was about romance. And I was find with that. That's not to say that there weren't A LOT of sexy times. But there was a lot about family values and relationships and finding a balance.

I really enjoyed this listen.

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Nine Small Sips by V.L. Locey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had really enjoyed Tales of Bryant, the story of Isamu and Brian through the seasons, both living an changing and being together. So, I was extremely thrilled to be able to read their follow up story about their wedding.

Isamu and Brian are dealing with an overly obnoxious, loud and demanding wedding planner, Isamu's grandmother and her traditional values, work complications and last minute panic over missing photographers. But still, their love is as strong as it ever was and this short story packs a punch of romance, hot sexy times and the snark and humor that Isamu never fails to provide.

My only critique is that I felt like Brian's dominance and demeaning tone was highlighted in every conversation between he and Isamu. I felt like he was tearing him down and didn't really understand the reasoning behind it.

Clearly this couple is in love and it's always fun to get a glimpse of their HEA as an action packed, well written addition to their original story.

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Raze by Roan Parrish
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Roan Parrish has this incredible knack for just obliterating my heart and then putting it back together again in the form of an Epilogue. This book was no different.

Both Dane and Felix were complicated characters with emotional trials to overcome. Dane was so afraid to let go of his routine, to let go of his stress, his words even, for fear of slipping back into his addiction. But it took Felix to get him to realize that the way he was living was just as much of an addiction. And Felix, who put everyone first his entire life, to the point where he had no direction. He had no idea what he wanted to do. But Dane was there.

There were so many lines that were quotable from this story. So much of Roan Parrish's words are strung together in inspirational sentences that just scream depth and love. Her writing makes you feel like you've been transported to another world where the story is taking place all around you. It's a tangible thing and it's unbelievably well done.

I can't say enough about the characters in this series. The way they overcome obstacles and support each other is compelling. Read the series. You'll be glad you did.

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Complementary Colors by Adrienne Wilder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When a book can capture so many feelings and cause you to stay up late agonizing over every sentence it’s something close to perfect.

This was that book. Full of torment, cruelty, abuse, angst, light, color, love, sex, murder, rage, drugs, and pain. It was everything from wonderful to heartbreaking to suspenseful to romantic. This book will haunt and terrorize me, but leave me breathless and in awe for a long while.

It was a life altering story that everyone should read if only for the way the author has of putting words together and creating a ballad. Fantastic!

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Prince of Killers by Layla Reyne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

Okay, WOW. What I was expecting and what I got were not the same thing, but in a very, very good way.

Layla Reyne is not a new author to me, so I should have known. This is so twisty and deep and full of suspense. It's gripping and bold and fun and sexy. BUT... yeah, the dreaded but... we are left with a cliffhanger of epic proportions. Yes, the next book is coming, but I neeeeeed it now!

Hawes Madigan basically runs the mob in San Francisco. He's got someone on the inside that wants him out and someone on the outside that wants in. He trusts his family, but he no longer trusts himself. And it's sooooo worth the read.

I don't want to say more and give any spoilers, so I'll just say, please read this. Get as caught up in the shock and suspense as I did so that we can angst over our wait for the rest of the series. Because it's bound to be amazing.

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Trial & Error by D.K. Sutton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars

My overall thoughts are that this was a page turner that I thoroughly enjoyed. It had a lot of emotion and the family theme was inspiring.

Jake thought his life was going along fine until his wife up and left him and their 2 small children. Two months later she wants a divorce and custody and she's hired the best legal council in the city.

Sebastian is a forced to be reckoned with. His skills as an attorney are well known and prestigious. When his father's firm is given the case against Jake, he realizes that he's the man he met at a bar that he can't get out of his head. Things quickly get tangled up and both MC's have to put themselves on the line to save the other.

I loved how both MC's couldn't get enough of each other. It played out so well and their attraction was so real. The writing was done so well here that you couldn't discredit any of the quick attachments and feelings.

I enjoyed the fun back and forth between the characters and the mystery that being on the opposing teams created here. It was fun and romantic and the children's insights just added depth and reality to it all.

I felt like the plot went a bit off the rails towards the end, which seemed a bit unnecessary. The epilogue went a long way to redeem itself, though, so I rated it at 3.5 stars.

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