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Jul 25, 2023

{Release Blitz: Review} The Wrong Wife by L. Steele

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The Wrong WifeThe Wrong Wife by L. Steele
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Erotic)
THEME: Opposites Attract

REVIEW:

The Wrong Wife is my first introduction to L. Steele and it was a great one. I love to fullness of the side characters, it really pulled me into the world along with the main characters Knight and Penny, they supported the story and introduced me to the past characters without confusing me. Of course now I need to read the past books because I have to see how these other couples were brought together.

The Wrong Wife follows Penny who has an awkward encounter with her best friend Abby's brother Knight, who has just returned from being held captive after a mission gone bad with the military. Knight has come back changed, haunted by the loss of his team and being tortured. He's hardened and angry, Abby is determined to help her brother and get him back to the living. She thinks Penny, who is bright and bubbly with help knock Knight back into the world and to his family and friends. Penny nor Knight are prepared for each other, both so opposite but their attraction is fire. Together they go through ups and downs, challenging each other in things they both didn't know they needed or wanted.

Overall I liked this story, at the beginning Penny is a little much, but she calms down a little and is less annoying. She matures and also brings out the best in Knight. The romance is as I said fire, the chemistry burns on the pages and the dirty talk is fan worthy. I look forward to reading the past books and also more future writing from L. Steel, she knows romance and knows how to bring a lot fo characters together without being overwhelming.

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He's my best friend's brother.
My new boss.
And now my fake husband.

Knight Warren. The country's most sought-after heartthrob, and retired military vet, is my complete opposite.
He's confident when I'm collaborative.
Grumpy where I'm sunshine.
Surly where I'm... happy go lucky.
He's the hardened ex-soldier.
I'm still trying to find my calling.
The only thing we have in common is that we both love his sister... who's also my best friend.

So when she asks me to help Knight find a wife I can't say no.

Turns out he'll inherit the father's empire as long as he gets married within the next month.

I agree to work as his assistant and interview the women who apply for the position. But Knight hates every one of them.

With the deadline drawing close, he proposes I marry him--with conditions.

One year of a fake marriage.
One year of living together.
One year of pretending I belong to him.

In return, he'll pay off my debts and take care of my mother's medical treatment.

But stipulations are never that simple.
Especially when the chemistry between us detonates.
Forced to live under his roof I know I'm falling for him.
As the days pass I begin to think he reciprocates my feelings.
Until he introduces me to his real wife...

This is a billionaire, forced proximity, one-bed, fake marriage of convenience, and a best friend's brother novel. It is a complete standalone.


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L. Steele writes stories featuring powerful men and strong women who bring them to their knees. When she's not writing she enjoys trading trivia with her husband, watching lots and lots of movies, and walking nature trails. She lives with her family in London.

 

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Apr 26, 2022

{Release Blitz: Review} Beast Charming by Grace Goodwin


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Warlord Tane of Atlan is a warrior, not a prince. 
So why is he wearing these ridiculous white pants and gold-trimmed jacket? 

And gods help him, why are there hundreds of females in glittering gowns, circling like vultures, expecting him to dance? 
The human producers of the Bachelor Beast television show thought this would be a good idea; dress up an unmated Warlord like a fairytale prince, invite hundreds of eligible human women to a ‘Cinderella Ball’, turn on their cameras, and record everything. 
And then he sees her. His mate. The only female who can tame his beast. 
But… 
This princess wasn’t supposed to be at the ball. A borrowed ballgown. A stolen invitation. A friend in trouble. Everything is going according to plan…until she can no longer resist temptation. 
Surely one dance won’t hurt? Even a dance with a beast. 
Don’t miss this wild and twisted Cinderella story.

  Beast Charming by Grace Goodwin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Science Fiction Romance
THEME Aliens
Beast Charming (Interstellar Brides Program: The Beasts, #5)
by Grace Goodwin
4.69
 · 67 Ratings · 43 Reviews

REVIEW:

The fifth installment to the Interstellar Brides Program spinoff, The Beast follows Elena, who rushes onto the set of The Bachelor Ball, where they are currently looking for the mate match of Warlord Tane. Elena is looking for Abby, the young daughter to her powerful boss and horrible man, who also hates the coalition and aliens. What Elena wasn't expecting was to come face to face with Tane and Tanes beast be instantly connect to her. But that's only the beginning of their problems.

I've read all the prior spinoffs and the original series and I still can't get enough of these alpha male aliens claiming their mates, while also the side story of the pending fight against the Hive lingers in the background. I loved the world building, the differences between all the alien species and most of all the utter devotion to these unexpecting women whom they fall for.

I don't wat to give too much away but past characters will pop up and mentions from other series as well. But this story focuses on Elena and her Beast and how they need to overcome the complexity of falling for an alien on earth.

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Grace Goodwin is a USA Today and international bestselling author of Sci-Fi and Paranormal romance with more than one million books sold. Grace’s titles are available worldwide in multiple languages in ebook, print and audio formats. Grace is an avid reader, an escape room enthusiast, sci-fi nerd, coffee fanatic, and an eternal optimist forever believing that Earth will, some day, have a Star Trek style future. Grace loves to hear from readers.
 
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Feb 11, 2022

{Review} Broken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven

Broken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Science Fiction Romance
THEME: First Loves
Broken by the Horde King (Horde Kings of Dakkar #4)
Broken by the Horde King (Horde Kings of Dakkar #4)
by Zoey Draven
4.28 · 2,810 Ratings · 352 Reviews

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Nine years ago, he broke my heart and never returned. I vowed to forget him…if only I could.

When I was a child, I fell in love with a Dakkari boy. The prince of our clan. Rukkar, we called him. For he was destined to become the greatest horde king of our time.

He was Kiran of Rath Okkili. My friend. My strong, unyielding protector. His mischievous smile and golden eyes made my heart flutter and my soul sing. And just when I began to believe he returned my love…he shattered me so completely and never once looked back to see how I’d survived.

Nine years later, he’s returned.

Only, he’s not a prince anymore.

He’s a horde king. Cold and cruel. With molten eyes like sin and a body made for war.

I promised myself I’d never love him again.

He intends to make a liar out of me.

Because he not only wants my love again…he also demands me as his queen.

REVIEW

I had this series recommended to me from a book group, after picking up the first group I read all four in the span of a week. I love the world building, the different aliens, but more so I love the Dakkari. Each story follows a Horde King and his interaction and building romance with a human female. Each character and romance is vastly different, as well as the backstory of something brewing in their world continues in each book. This one follow Kiran and Maeve, who actually grew up together, which is rare for their kind to do so. They had a strong bond growing up, but it eventually lead to Maeve being heartbroken and Kiran leaving to become a Horde King.

It shows bits of the past and present, which helps understand how these two became who they are now. Maeve has become a healer and has come to Kiran's horde at his request. Now the two have to learn how to heal the wounds of the past along with the dangers of their world growing each day. I can't wait to meet the next couple and so interested in all the new Horde Kings of the future who are coming to battle something happening in the Dead Land.

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Nov 10, 2021

{Release Blitz: Review} Claimed by the Cyborgs by Grace Goodwin

 

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Claimed by the Cyborgs by Grace Goodwin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

GENRE: Science Fiction Romance

THEME: Matched Mates

Claimed by the Cyborgs (Interstellar Brides: The Colony #9)

Claimed by the Cyborgs (Interstellar Brides: The Colony #9)
by Grace Goodwin
4.28
 · 25 Ratings

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Two honorable warriors with nothing left to lose...until they find her.

Prillon warrior Thomar Arcas is the royal heir to his ancestor’s legacy of dishonor, betrayal and death. When he was captured by the Hive, some on his home world cheered. Some sighed with relief. None shed a tear.

Thomar and his second, Varin, break free and destroy an enemy base, barely escaping with their lives. They transport to The Colony, the last refuge for contaminated males. Upon arrival they suffer in agony, their cyborg implants fighting for control of the powerful warriors.

Defeat is not in their blood. Not in their history. Not in their souls. Unable to sever their ties to the Hive integrations, they suffer relentless pain. Unwilling to force others to suffer, Thomar has chosen an honorable death over further disgrace; until they are matched to a human female from Earth who will do anything, and sacrifice anyone, to save them.

REVIEW:

Another fantastic edition to the Interstellar brides series, this is book nine in The Colony spin off. Grace Goodwin has created such a vast history in each book, she connects everything so well continuing with the Hive storyline as a threat and expanding and maybe resolving the ultimate enemy. I love that not only we get a ton of romance but the readers get a ton of action and suspense because of the dangerous intergalactic universe.

Claimed by the Cyborgs follows Danika, who has chosen to leave earth after being given a choice to leave of stay an an inmate after she took a life. But Danika is a survivor, she has been through hell and will do anything to make sure her younger brother can have a good life. Now she is sent to a planet known as The Colony and comes face to face with two men whom she couldn't dream up. As a interstellar bride she is mated to her perfect match and her perfect match is a Prillion Warrior who also will share his bride with his second in command. When Danika arrives she found out there is something very wrong and she may lose her mates before she can even know their names.

The romance as always is off the charts, Goodwin knows how to make her readers squirm and fan themselves for hours. The men are always protective and demanding, however they are devoted, loving and will do anything to keep their mate safe. I love how each alien race is so very different except for how much they love their mates, each love unconditionally and its very swoon worthy.

Th suspense was off the charts, a lot happens and more of the Hive story unfolds even more. I feel we are getting closer to answers and hopefully a resolution so that there could be some sort of peace. I can't wait to see what happens with the next bride.

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Grace Goodwin is a USA Today and international bestselling author of Sci-Fi and Paranormal romance with nearly one million books sold. Grace's titles are available worldwide in multiple languages in ebook, print and audio formats. Two best friends, one left-brained, the other right-brained, make up the award-winning writing duo that is Grace Goodwin. They are both mothers, escape room enthusiasts, avid readers and intrepid defenders of their preferred beverages. (There may or may not be an ongoing tea vs. coffee war occurring during their daily communications.) Grace loves to hear from readers.

 

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Sep 28, 2021

{Release Blitz: Review} North by Vanessa Vale

When you least expect it, love points you in the right direction.

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North by Vanessa Vale
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
GENRE: Romance Suspense
THEME: Rich Families 
North (Billionaire Ranch #1)
North (Billionaire Ranch #1)
by Vanessa Vale
4.4

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Everyone thinks I'm the disgraced cowboy.
That means my cover's working. The focus of my FBI investigation?
North Wainright.
One look at her and I'm f$cked.
I want her, and not behind bars.
The closer I get, the more I learn about the woman I've decided is mine.
When I find out what happened at Billionaire Ranch, I discover I'm not the only one hiding the truth. North also has secrets and they just might get her killed.
How can I save her when she finds out I'm the biggest lie of all?

Welcome to Billionaire Ranch, USA Today bestseller Vanessa Vale's new cowboy romance series. Where love points you in the right direction when you least expect it.

REVIEW:

I've been recommended Vanessa Vale multiple times and have heard really wonderful comments about her novels. I was going into North not knowing what to expect with this author and was excited to dig in.

North follows Jed an FBI agent who goes undercover in his hometown pretending that he was a disgraced agent and is now back working for a not so great person. His mission with the FBI is to get close to the new CEO that took over for the original person the FBI was investigating, Macon Wainright. However the new CEO is wainwrights daughters, someone is family knows as she dated his brother. North is cold right off, but Jed knows that there is something more going on in the company and in Norths family than meets the eye.

This story has a lot of twist and turns, its a who done it story line and it keeps the reader guessing until the very end. I was happy to say I didn't figure out who it was until it was reveled. The winner of this story was North, what she has gone through for her family and to just keep them safe will break the readers hearts. She may seem cold but she has the biggest heart of them all. She is a heck of a woman. My only issue was with Jed, I was never really able to connect with him, his persona was a little off putting and even though his character gets better near the end.

Overall I really enjoyed the Suspenful side and the family dynamic of the Wainright brothers with their sister, you can feel how much they cared for each other through all the suffering they had from their fathers cruelty. The romance is sexy, off the charts, even though Jed was not my favorite you can feel the intensity of his connection to North and vise versa. I look forward to trying more of Vales story and I'm hoping we get books on more of the Wainright brothers.

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Vanessa Vale is the USA Today bestselling author of sexy romance novels, including her popular Bridgewater historical romance series and hot contemporary romances. With over one million books sold, Vanessa writes about unapologetic bad boys who don't just fall in love, they fall hard. Her books are available worldwide in multiple languages in e-book, print, audio and even as an online game. When she's not writing, Vanessa savors the insanity of raising two boys and figuring out how many meals she can make with a pressure cooker. While she's not as skilled at social media as her kids, she loves to interact with readers.

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Jul 12, 2021

{Release Blitz: Review} Wallflower by Jessica Prince

Author: Jessica Prince

Series: Redemption
Contemporary Romance; Small Town Romance; Unrequited Love
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Wallflower by Jessica Prince

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
THEME: Small Town Romance
Wallflower (Redemption #5)
Wallflower (Redemption #5)
by Jessica Prince
4.64
 · 92 Ratings · 62 Reviews

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She’d spent her entire life as a wallflower, hiding from the rest of the world.

Willow Thorne had gotten really good at blending in with the wallpaper. The shy, quiet little mouse was more comfortable spending her days in her protective little bubble. Then she met a big, burly mechanic who looked really good on a motorcycle and made her feel things she’d never felt before.

Gavin “Stone” Hendrix didn’t do commitment, and love was completely out of the question. After spending the first half of his life taking care of everyone else, he was done being the responsible one. Then he met a shy, nervous brunette who knocked him off his feet and made him question everything he thought he believed.

Willow brought out his protective instincts. Stone made her want to step out of her shell.

No one in a million years expected the hard-as-stone biker to fall for the wallflower, but the small town of Redemption was in for a major surprise.

**The Redemption series is a series of interconnected, standalone, small town romances.**

REVIEW:

Jessica Prince does it again, Wallflower is the 5th book in her contemporary romance series Redemption, based in a small town in a tight knit community. Prince knows her readers, she's a master at connecting each book to each other without the feeling of overwhelming us with so many characters, its always majorly focused on the main duo.

Wallflower follows Willow, the shy and sometimes awkward office assistant for Elite Security, a bunch of alpha males who have her back. But she has finally hit a low, not only is her car pretty much dead, her beloved father is ill, the medical bills are racking up and her sister are never there for support. Then the one and only Gavin Stone Hendrix, who works at the towns garage is the one to pick her up when her car breaks down. Even though Willow is her awkward self, he always treats her with kindness. Until the day all he starts thinking about is her...

Willow is the sweetest of sweet, super kind and will do anything for anyone, especially her father. A lot has been put on her plate and my heart just pulled for her. Thankfully the ladies from the past books see that she needs so intervention and help Willow see how awesome she is. I love the sisterhood in this series, very supportive and hilarious.

Stone is just like the rest of the alpha men in this town, the brother of Shane from Bitter Sweet, and the biker big guy who works at the local garage. He usually has a type, never wants to settle down but this guy is about to be taken to his knees by the local shy sweetheart. He's a pain in the butt stubborn guy but I liked that he just kept going against his thoughts, he knew deep down what he wanted.

Overall, great story, lots of family drama and watching a Wallflower bloom brighter than the rest. I cant wait to see what this small town brings out next in the romance.

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It had been a good day.

Actually, that was an understatement. It had been a great day. At least until I got to my dad’s house to go through his kitchen and see what all he needed, only to discover that Elaina had seriously downplayed the need for food in his house.

I’d played it off that I was totally fine for my father’s benefit as I stewed in my anger while making a grocery list that took up the front and back of the page.

By the time I got to the store, I was in serious need of an outlet, so I cued up the Pissed Chick playlist on my phone, stuffed earbuds in my ears, and got to work. I was halfway through shopping, Alanis Morissette wailing about how you oughta know in my ears when I rounded the corner and my cart crashed into someone else’s.

“Sorry, I—” The rest of the words died in my throat when I looked up and saw the cart I’d plowed into belonged to none other than Stone himself, the very man I’d been thinking about nonstop since my talk with Lark earlier that morning. “Stone,” I said on a gasp, sucking back the air that my lungs had expelled at the mere sight of him. “Hi.”

He said something I couldn’t hear over the music ringing in my ears.

I gave him an apologetic smile and yanked the buds out of my ears. “Sorry, I didn’t hear you. What was that?”

The song had just reached the chorus, the volume so loud it carried several feet, and I could tell from the grin on his face that he definitely heard it. “Wow. Didn’t take you for an Alanis fan,” he said in that gravelly rasp that always made my skin tingle and pressure build between my thighs. What could I say? The man gave great voice. I didn’t know if male phone sex operators were a thing or not, but if they were, he could make a freaking fortune.

“Oh, uh, yeah. Sometimes. I have a playlist I like to listen to it when someone’s made me ragey.”

On cue, the song ended, and the next queued up; this time, it was Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name.”

His eyes went big at the sound of it. “You’re just full of surprises, mouse.”



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

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

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

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

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