4.5 stars Once again Sarah Bailey has delivered on a dark, mafia romance filled with kink, a fierce heroine and a hero who would do anything for his w4.5 stars Once again Sarah Bailey has delivered on a dark, mafia romance filled with kink, a fierce heroine and a hero who would do anything for his woman, no matter the cost. There's an age gap, a dynamic you never knew you'd be into, and tension throughout. I couldn't put this down and stayed up way too late reading it, but I couldn't let Zayn and Ari go. SB has knocked it out the park again and I can't wait to see what else is coming from them. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own ...more
4.75 stars This series continues to get better with every book. While this probably could be read as a standalone, it's highly recommended (at least b4.75 stars This series continues to get better with every book. While this probably could be read as a standalone, it's highly recommended (at least by me) that you read the whole thing for context, back story and character things, but if none of that is a great deal to you, hop on into this inclusive, nail biting take on Dionysos and Athena. The longing though. I am a sucker for a friends to lovers story and here's why; I live for longing. Give me mutual pining. And this gave. In spades. It also gave action, intensity and heat as well as bucket loads of heart. This showed both characters in different lights than in previous books. Much deeper than I expected. Everything about this kept me flipping the pages and I was surprised to find out it was as long as it is, because it felt like it was over too soon. I really hope there's more to come in this series, but anything this author brings out, I'll be picking up for sure. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own....more
Make sure (if you need it) to check the TW's at the front of this. It's true what the author said, this is the steamiest book I've read by this authorMake sure (if you need it) to check the TW's at the front of this. It's true what the author said, this is the steamiest book I've read by this author so far. It's dark though. REALLY. The relationship? Toxic as heck. Taboo (sorta) BUUUUUT, I read it in a matter of hours and I really really enjoyed it. I don't wanna talk about what that says about me, that's between me and my therapist, okay? Pick this up if you like 'em dark. Like pitch dark, you dig? I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own. Rating 4.25/5 Spice 4/5 Triggers? Check 'em if you got 'em ...more
4.5 stars I'm going to be honest here, I can't say much about this. Not only is this the first in the Last Bachelor Duet, but it's book 9 in the Dark 4.5 stars I'm going to be honest here, I can't say much about this. Not only is this the first in the Last Bachelor Duet, but it's book 9 in the Dark and Dirty Sinners series. That said, I've been wanting to know more about Rex and Rachel since I found this series and we get that. Not nearly enough, because the author likes it make it hurt in the best ways. This is dark, please don't underestimate how important that is. There's plenty of glimpses into the other characters in the club and beyond. And now I'm counting down the days 'till Rachel. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own....more
4.25 stars. I couldn't put this down. This is a bind up of the entire Starcrossed Lovers Trilogy which is set in the Constantine/Morelli world and is 4.25 stars. I couldn't put this down. This is a bind up of the entire Starcrossed Lovers Trilogy which is set in the Constantine/Morelli world and is the love story between "party girl" Elaine Constantine and brutal businessman Lucian Morelli. This is VERY DARK and I highly suggest you check those TW's because it had me nearly having to set it down at times, it's not for the faint of heart. I'm really glad I stuck this out because this was beautiful. In the darkest of times, sometimes one unexpected sliver of light is enough to keep going. If you've read Ms. West before you know their books are kinky, dark and twisty and this is no different. It really makes you work for that HEA, but once you get there, the tears and the tension has entirely been worth it. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own. ...more
4.5 ⭐ So I decided to fall down the Akeroyd hole again, and this time, I think I'll stick it out. THIS WAS FANTASTIC. I couldn't put it dow. I don't k4.5 ⭐ So I decided to fall down the Akeroyd hole again, and this time, I think I'll stick it out. THIS WAS FANTASTIC. I couldn't put it dow. I don't know if it was because I was in the mood for something dark and this proper scratched the itch or because I know this crosses over with the Filthy Feckers and I'm almost ready to take THAT leap, but this was it. Nyx and Guilia were explosive in more than that way, Guilt didn't take any nonsense and she really just accepted Nyx and his demons. I find being loved despite how..dark someone might be, extra romantic. It speaks to me, y'know? Highly recommend if you can handle it....more
My review is for Nico Deluca - I read this really quickly, while the kinks in this wasn't for me, the rest of this mafia-esque Cinderella retelling waMy review is for Nico Deluca - I read this really quickly, while the kinks in this wasn't for me, the rest of this mafia-esque Cinderella retelling was explosive. If you like hot alpha males, lots of heat, and romance in a quick read then this story is for you. Can’t wait to read the entire collection. I received this as an ARC and I volunteered to leave an unbiased review. ...more
4.5 stars Wow. What an absolutely smashing debut. It's inclusive on a lot of fronts (gender, identity, race, size) the plot is twisty (though fair war4.5 stars Wow. What an absolutely smashing debut. It's inclusive on a lot of fronts (gender, identity, race, size) the plot is twisty (though fair warning it does end in a cliffhanger) The FMC is such a strong badass and honestly I kinda see what all the others see in her. This is one of the most unique why choose romances I've read in a while because I've never read one with more than one woman in it. We honestly love to see it. I loved how over the course of the book, the anger and need for vengeance slowly took hold. I think book 2 will see a massive shift in the dynamic and I can't wait for it. I am stunned that this is a debut and think Shannon Elliot should give themselves a massive pat on the back because this is incredible. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own. ...more
This was incredible. It was very dark, VERY taboo, and very tense. I was hooked on this from the start to the end and I couldn't get enough. Brody is This was incredible. It was very dark, VERY taboo, and very tense. I was hooked on this from the start to the end and I couldn't get enough. Brody is not a good guy, and he does not really get redeemed here. There were parts of this that had me holding my breath because I truly didn't know how this was going to end. I certainly needed more. Incredible from startling start to heart stopping ending. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own. ...more
Hooked is one word that can be used to describe how bad of a chokehold this book had on me. Ember is a badass and she has a lot going on right from thHooked is one word that can be used to describe how bad of a chokehold this book had on me. Ember is a badass and she has a lot going on right from the first page and life doesn't give her much of a break. I'm not really okay after that ending so I'm gonna go read another book by this author right now and have my mind blown again. Brilliant....more
This book might not be for everyone. It uses BDSM as healing and not everyone gets that. Corbin and Vi have a very instalove vibe and while there's a This book might not be for everyone. It uses BDSM as healing and not everyone gets that. Corbin and Vi have a very instalove vibe and while there's a massive time jump between parts one and two of this Duet, it makes sense. Personally I would have loved to see more of Corbin and Vi as an actual married couple. But seeing their younger selves come together to get torn apart, hurt. It was a delight to see how they healed. Like I said, this might not be for everyone, but I so enjoyed this and the audio was everything!...more
As much as I had my issues with this (Ivory as a character and well...certain choices Matteo made) I read this in one sitting and I really liked MatteAs much as I had my issues with this (Ivory as a character and well...certain choices Matteo made) I read this in one sitting and I really liked Matteo despite (or perhaps because?) of those choices. He didn't change. He was obsessed with Ivory from beginning to end. I personally don't see it, but hey, we love who we love. I will be looking into other work by this author because all being said, I enjoyed more than I had problems with. I'm Twisted like that....more
The third and final Vegas nights novella was so fast paced and I didn't expect the kink. This had black love, a motorcycle club, a spicy time and a haThe third and final Vegas nights novella was so fast paced and I didn't expect the kink. This had black love, a motorcycle club, a spicy time and a happy for now. Fully grown people explore kink and I enjoyed every page of this. ...more
I really don't think this can be read as a standalone, simply because this focuses on the progression of the relationship of the couple from Tramp whiI really don't think this can be read as a standalone, simply because this focuses on the progression of the relationship of the couple from Tramp which is book 1 in this series. Talent and Lydia are not the storybook couple you might think. There are walls, there is angst, there is issues aplenty. But covering all that there is the Love from book 1. There is the connection. Lydia isn't isn't easiest character to root for (though personally I find her super relatable) This deals a lot with Talent's *side job* and it's good to see Talent and Lydia moving forward, albeit slowly. I feel like there's more to come here, but goodness knows if there's going to be other couples. I enjoyed this book the most out of this series so far. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own....more
4.5 stars average series rating. I had read enough of the Midnight Dynasty world to where I thought I had a favourite character. That is until I met L4.5 stars average series rating. I had read enough of the Midnight Dynasty world to where I thought I had a favourite character. That is until I met Leo. I blazed through this trilogy in 2 days, give or take and I was thrilled to have the bonus content and the complete trilogy because if those cliffhangers had been a thing...I would have screamed a lot. This story was EPIC. It's a very well structured and wickedly dark BATB re-telling with a "monster" hero and his little ball of sunshine Hayley. Hayley gave Leo what he didn't think he deserved and Leo gave Hayley more than she sometimes could handle. It was a delightful journey and at times I almost had tears in my eyes. I will not be sleeping on Amelia Wilde any longer because this was MAGNIFICENT. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own. ...more
This was a one sit read. I couldn't put it down. The attraction between Arloe and Easton was instant and although there was plWhat a way to pull me in
This was a one sit read. I couldn't put it down. The attraction between Arloe and Easton was instant and although there was plenty of reasons for them not to start anything, they didn't care about a one of them. There was drama here and steam to satisfy. I cannot wait to learn more about the rest of the Ciccone family including going back to read the prequel novellas. ...more
4.5 stars Make sure you read the novella Sing Me A Song before this because it sets up this FANTASTICLLY dark story. Tempest is still reeling after th4.5 stars Make sure you read the novella Sing Me A Song before this because it sets up this FANTASTICLLY dark story. Tempest is still reeling after the events of SMAS, and she wants Raiden to seek her out. I love everything about this series so far. Secret societies, damaged and flawed characters, spice that is hot enough to melt your kindle and make you blush. It's dark, it's gritty, it's not got characters that are nice or timid and if you go on this journey, it'll keep you in it's grip until the full journey is over. That's the beauty of this author. She won't release you until she says so. ...more
I had no idea there would be another book in this world, but I was more than happy to read it. You do need to read Four before you read this and I wasI had no idea there would be another book in this world, but I was more than happy to read it. You do need to read Four before you read this and I was personally happy to be back with the Blacks. I'm not going to spoil this, but lets just say that if you thought Four was steamy and suspenseful, then get ready for Five to blow you away. The story was fast paced, it was hotter than heck and it for sure had me not really wanting to put it down. I finished this in one sitting. It seems like this is an writing duo I certainly wouldn't mind reading more from. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own. ...more
I find it so comforting to be back in a CF written MC world. I found this to be just as compulsively readable as the series from which this is a spin I find it so comforting to be back in a CF written MC world. I found this to be just as compulsively readable as the series from which this is a spin off and I love how hardly any characters are throwaway. Decker and Cara have quite the "meet cute" and their connection is instant, even if it isn't ideal for either of them. This has a gripping plot and really strong characters. I cannot wait to see what comes of this series. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own....more
4.5 stars BE CAREFUL OF THE TRIGGERS. With that warning out the way, I know this book won't be for everybody, because dark romance, with a MMC who doe4.5 stars BE CAREFUL OF THE TRIGGERS. With that warning out the way, I know this book won't be for everybody, because dark romance, with a MMC who does bad, bad things, and cult-y vibes won't be for everyone. If you have the stomach for it and you trust Ms. Rene, then let them take you on a journey with twists, with turns, with darkness and with chaos and characters you're desperate for more of. Trust the process. Its worth it. I volunteered to read and review a complimentary copy of this. All opinions are my own....more
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