Review: The Broken Puppet by Amo Jones

July 18, 2017

The Broken Puppet by Amo Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Elite King's Club #2
Release - July 18, 2017
Genre - Dark Romance
Heroine POV - 1st person
Heat - 3.5 out of 5
Length - 259 pages

“I thought I knew who I was, but I was wrong.”

The Silver Swan
- 1. A girl who is tarnished. Tainted. One who does not fit into the confinement of legend.
The Silver Swan
-2. Madison Montgomery.

I was lied to.
I was cheated.
Resigned to pick up the scraps of empty memories and disarrayed thoughts, I left. After finally cutting the strings of manipulation, I resorted to do what I’ve done since I was a child, something my father drilled into my brain since I could handle my first rifle.
Run.
I’m a mere shadow of the girl they all knew.
Lies and deceit change you. They alter your entire outlook on life.
I’m Madison Montgomery, and I want to play a game.
Here’s what happens when I win.

Review: The Southern Nights Series by M. Never

July 17, 2017

The Southern Nights Series by M Never
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Boxed Set
Release - July 18, 2017
Genre - YA & NA Contemporary Romance
POV: One Southern Night (Male POV - 1st); One Northern Morning (Dual - 1st); One Perfect Twilight (Dual - 1st)
Heat - 3 out of 5
Length - 226 pages

Kamdyn Ellis is the man.

Mr. All-Star athlete and resident bad boy. #7 quarterback on the field, and #1 player off.

Every guy at school wants to be him, and every girl at school wants to date him. Well, except Laney Summers that is. The sassy city girl is the only one immune to Kam’s clear blue eyes and arsenal of southern charm. But when a debilitating injury sidelines Kam’s future and ability to play football, it’s Laney who is tasked to be his tutor while he recuperates at home.

The chemistry between Kam and Laney is undeniable, and after months of ignoring what’s clearly evident, Laney gives in. Allowing herself one night with Kam, no strings attached, no commitment to speak of. Alone, under the stars, on the fifty-yard line, Kam and Laney set out to discover if what they have is real, or just one steamy southern night.

The Southern Nights Series is a compilation of three novellas following the story of Kam and Laney, an all-star football player destined for greatness and the sassy city girl who challenges him on every level. This collection is steamy, fun, flirty and full of heart!

Review: Glamour: Contemporary Fairytale Retellings

Glamour anthology
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Anthology
Release - July 18, 2017
Genre: A range from Contemporary, RomCom, Erotica and Dark Romance
Length - 484 pages

Once upon a time...

Remember the fairy tales your parents read to you when you were little?

These are NOT those fairy tales.

From modern day royalty to metaphorical dragons, contemporary castles to sexy heroes, these bestselling authors twist tales as old as time into something new.

GLAMOUR contains eight exclusive never-before-seen novellas that each have an HEA... because they all lived happily ever after.

Includes the following retellings...

KNOT by Lili St. Germain (A Rapunzel story)

RED HOT PURSUIT by A.L. Jackson (A Little Red Riding Hood story)

RIPPLES by Aleatha Romig (A Prince and the Pauper story)

IN A STRANGER'S BED by Sophie Jordan (A Goldilocks story)

BEDTIME STORY by Skye Warren (A Sleeping Beauty story)

ROYAL MATTRESS by Nicola Rendell (A Princess and the Pea story)

MUSIC BOX GIRL by Sierra Simone (A Twelve Dancing Princesses story)

BROKEN HARP by Nora Flite (A Jack and the Beanstalk story)

Review: Holly Freakin' Hughes by Kelsey Kingsley

July 16, 2017

Holly Freakin Hughes by Kelsey Kingsley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone
Release - August 1, 2017
Genre - Contemporary Friends-to-lovers Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 3 out of 5
Length - 339 pages

"People like you don't fall in love with people like me."

Meet Holly Hughes, a moderately successful teen advice columnist living in a studio apartment on the Upper East Side with her boyfriend Stephen. She has it all, but at the ripe age of thirty-one, she wants more. She wants to be married, she wants a family, and she's going to have it all with Stephen.

At least, that's what she thought, until Stephen announces he's gay, and the domino effect of unfortunate events begins. She soon finds herself unemployed, single, and living in her sister's house on Long Island, working as her niece's babysitter for less than minimum wage. She's pretty certain she's destined to live in the Land of Mediocrity forever.

And then, her niece runs face-first into a tall, handsome man at the bookstore.

* * *

Holly Freakin' Hughes is an HFN title about acceptance, feeling good enough, and the reality that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

NOTE: This book contains some strong language and sexual situations. Age discretion is advised.

ARC Review: Riggs by Crimson Syn

Riggs by Crimson Syn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone - Hellbound Lovers MC #3
Release - July 11, 2017
Genre - MC Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 5 out of 5
Length - 127 pages

I’m a sick, perverted fuck.
I want to defile the only innocent thing that exists in this god forsaken place.
Luna is as pure as they come, eighteen, untouched, and beautiful.
But I can’t have her. It’s not right.
A woman like Luna deserves someone better than me.
But the hunger I have for her seeks control,
And I don’t know if I’ll be able to hold back much longer.

Jason Riggs is as hot as they come.
He’s everything I yearn for in this empty life of mine.
Hiding away in Ravenous is my only hope for a future, and I want Riggs to be a part of it.
But he’s hiding something, something wicked and dirty.
I won’t stop until I find out his secrets.
And when I do, he’ll be all mine.

Review: Heartstopper by Lauren Landish

Heartstopper by Lauren Landish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone - Irresistible Bachelors #3
Release - June 23, 2017
Genre - Contemporary Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 4 out of 5
Length - 294 pages

Roxy Price

After ten months without a date, I’m eager to go to the hottest new ticket in town, Club Jasmine.

I deserve a night of fun. I’ve worked hard and I finally got a promotion. But for one night, I’m going to let loose.

That’s when I see him.

The drop-dead gorgeous Jake Stone.

With his god-like physique, pure blue eyes, and chiseled jawline, he might be the hottest guy I’ve ever laid eyes on. A total heartstopper.

The man’s probably a player. Then again, maybe that’s what I need—a man who knows what he’s got, knows how to use it, and knows how to make me scream to the heavens.

Screw it. You only live once.

But when I go in Monday morning to meet my new boss, I’m greeted by that same irresistible smile.

And Mr. Stone is making it perfectly clear that strictly professional is not in his vocabulary.

Heartstopper is a full-length Romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger!

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Review: Beautiful Beast by Aubrey Irons

July 15, 2017

Beautiful Beast by Aubrey Irons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone
Release - July 14, 2017
Genre - Contemporary Enemies-to-lovers Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 4 out of 5
Length - 500 pages

I’m no princess. He’s the anti-prince-charming. This is our happy ever disaster.

Anastasia

Here’s the first thing you should know: this is not a fairytale. Happily-ever-afters are fables, and Prince Charming is a sweet little lie.

I know all this because he taught me.

Once upon a lifetime ago, the rich, arrogant, sinfully gorgeous, and tragically broken dark prince of the Hamptons was my tormentor. My darkness, my shameful attraction, my all-consuming, forbidden temptation.

I hate Sebastian Crown because nine years ago, for one night, I was stupid enough to think I loved him. And I’ve been paying for it ever since.

Except now, he needs me to help him save his empire.

…And he’s not taking no for answer.