I was the trick that they could never play. She was the greatest game of all…
There is elegance that comes from being carved from the ashes of all the darkness that surrounds you in the world. You start as dust, and you end as dust. At least that’s what I always thought. Crowned Princess Mayhem all my life became old fast, and I found myself forging my iron crown with the blood of our enemies.
To The Brothers of Kiznitch, I was nothing but a little brat that always got my way. I was the sister none of them asked for, but they’d find themselves needing. He was no different. Loving Keaton Cicero was never going to be easy. There was evil within him that would never be accepted.
They thought their over-protectiveness had kept me safe all these years, but they were wrong. Everything they thought they knew… was about to burn around them. I wasn’t someone who needed protecting…
They were.
Review
5 massive star read.
I've been waiting for Cartier and Keaton's book since the last book in this series, wanting to know their story and also get some questions answered. (No spoilers in this, but I will say any questions we all had from the last book are answered in this one). I couldn't wait to get stuck in, as soon as it showed up on my kindle, I knew I would be pulling an all nighter till I'd read every last page.
I don't even know where to start with these two. The chemistry and sexual tension were smoking off the pages, the forbidden side of them just made everything even more fire when they were together. I don't know how her brother didn't see the connection they had when you could literally feel it screaming off the pages. I couldn't put it down because I had to know what was happening next. I was dragged back into this sexy twisted world, and I didn't want to come out.
It's authors like this that make me fall in love with reading all over again. I've said this before in one of my other reviews but lately I really am struggling with my mental health which is affecting my reading. Then you pick up a book like this and the release you feel from reading it, all that stress and anxiety gets absorbed into the book. There aren't enough words or time to say how brilliant Amo actually is. The Queen has done it again, thank you for letting us into the amazing MM world, I've loved every last book.
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Blurb
SORRELL
He’s going to pay for what he’s done…
Theo Merchant was born into a kind of privilege I’ve never known.
He has everything I don’t: Money. A private school education. Popularity. A bright and shiny future, full of success to look forward to. He took the only thing I had going for me—my best friend, Rachel. Now that she’s gone, I have nothing left to lose.
I will infiltrate his world.
I will cradle his worthless heart in my hands.
I will burn down his entire life and destroy everything he holds dear.
I haven’t enrolled at Toussaint Academy to learn.
I’ve come to destroy a monster…
…and I won’t leave until he’s dead.
THEO
She has no idea what she’s getting herself into…
Sorrell Voss is intelligent, caustic as hell, and quite possibly the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. She’s also going to get herself f#cking killed.
She’s a fool if she thinks I’ll go easy on her just because she’s broken.
You don’t venture into the lion’s den and walk away unscathed.
She has her secrets. That’s fine.
*My* secrets will unravel her until she comes apart at the seams.
She will bow to me, and she will break.
Then, and only then, will I make her mine.
REQUIEM is a 110,000-word, full-length enemies-to-lovers dark high school romance standalone. Some scenes within this book may be considered triggering to some readers, and it is therefore recommended for an audience 17+.
Review
5 massive star read. I can't put into words how much I adored this book and the characters. Lately I've been really struggling with my mental health, and that has massively impacted my reading. I didn't want to read, every time I tried, I just couldn't get into it. But when I got this book on my kindle, I knew I had to try, I couldn't resist it and boy am I glad I did. It's really hard to say everything amazing about this book that I want to say as it would give some of the plot away. What I will say is I never expected the book to go the way it did. I'm usually quite good at guessing what will happen, but with this I had no clue. I was literally going WTF did I just read. Theo and Sorrell omg I love them, their undeniable chemistry, the sexual tension. Sorrell is the bad ass bi*** that you can't help but want to be. Theo I loved seeing the different sides to him and just reading their rollercoaster of a story. I couldn't put it down, yet I also didn't want it to end. You really need to pick up this book right now. Don't read any spoilers anywhere just go in and enjoy the journey, you won't be disappointed. One of my favourite authors I adore her books and her brilliant writing mind. I can't wait for the next book, whatever that may be. Thankyou for reminding me why I love reading.
The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken is now live!
Life's Too Short meets The Unhoneymooners in this sparkling, steamy, and swoon-worthy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken, in which two sworn enemies must share house, home—and maybe their hearts—when they become co-parents after a sudden loss.
Colby's living her best life: as a popular food blogger, she gets to fulfill her dreams of exploring the globe. But her world comes crashing down when a tragic accident leaves her co-guardian of her best friend's two adorable children. Not only does she need to put down roots—fast—but she'll be sharing custody with the one man she can't stand sharing a continent with, let alone a house.
Accountant-extraordinaire Rip values rules and plans. But when he loses his sister and his best friend and becomes an insta-guardian all in one night, Rip sees his organized life imploding. What he really doesn't need is his sister's irresponsible, flighty—albeit kind and gorgeous—best friend making it worse.
Rip doesn't trust Colby to take their new responsibilities seriously, while Colby can't believe Rip thinks children will thrive under his rigid control. Yet soon Rip and Colby discover they need each other more than they hate each other. Could it be possible that following their hearts is just what their new little family needs?
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Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs. For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com
Could Hutton French and I actually be right for each other, or is it all just one big tease?
TEASE, an all new sizzling friends to lovers, fake engagement small town romantic comedy from USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow, is now available!
I didn’t mean to say I was engaged to a hot billionaire–it just slipped out.
In my defense, I’d had a really bad haircut, a really strong drink, and I was trying to save face in front of the Mean Girl at my high school reunion.
Lucky for me, I happen to know a hot billionaire. Hutton French and I have been friends forever, and even though big social gatherings are not his thing, I called him from the coat closet and begged him for a favor–show up and play my fake fiancé for the night.
Except that word of our engagement spreads like wildfire. Our families are ecstatic. We’re front page news. My little food blog is launched into the stratosphere.
Of course, I offer to set the record straight right away, but Hutton wants to give it a little time–the phony engagement will keep his matrimony-mad mother and every matchmaking granny in town off his back.
He even suggests I move in with him to make the ruse more real.
And we don’t stop there.
We practice kissing. Undressing each other. Saying things–and doing things–we’d never dare if we weren’t pretending. Because it’s all for show, right? We’re just role-playing. Hutton doesn’t want a real relationship, and I don’t want to get hurt. But the more time we spend faking it, the more I start to wonder.
Could Hutton French and I actually be right for each other, or is it all just one big tease?
Review
5* read. There's not enough time to say all the things I loved about this book and this author. Her last two books especially have been some of my favourite books I've read. This one is Felicity & Hutton's story. It has a lot of different aspects to it, friends to lovers, fake romance, billionaire, etc and that's what I loved about it. The fact it had so many troupes that I loved all mixed in the one book. I'm not going to go into their actual story or how they end up in a fake romance as I think it's funny to read it for yourself. I loved the dynamic between not just the main characters, but the supporting characters too, especially characters whose story I've already read. This was a really relatable book to me with Hutton's anxiety. I could see myself a lot in him which I think is probably why I connected even more to the story. I do think that some people who haven't experienced anything like that will find it harder to maybe connect to that aspect of the story. Tbh I have read a couple of low reviews for this book which really confused me (only a couple mind) as it was the opposite of how I felt when I was reading it. But not everyone is going to love the same book and in my personal opinion I adore this authors work and I really can't wait for Millie's story next.
"Want something to drink? Whiskey or scotch?” “No, thanks. Mostly I just want to take these heels off.” “Leave them on.” I was already bending down to unbuckle one ankle strap. I looked up and saw him standing there with his glass in his hand. “What?” “Leave them on. And come over here.” I straightened up and took one tiny step. “On your hands and knees.” My breath caught. I could feel his eyes on me. Instantly I understood what this was, and even though I was a little nervous, I wanted to play along. I wanted to please him this way. The only problem was, I wasn’t entirely sure I could get to my knees in this tight dress. But I said a quick prayer and dropped to my knees on the carpet in one smooth motion. Thankfully, the dress material had some stretch, and the seams didn’t pop. “Good girl,” he said quietly, igniting a firestorm in my blood that surprised me. “Now come here.” My heart thrummed fast and loud as I lowered my palms to the floor and slowly closed the distance between us. I’d never done anything like this in my life—who am I right now?—but I liked the way it made me feel. Tempting. Seductive. Alluring. I’d never thought of myself that way before, but here and now, in this tight little black dress with the red satin heels, crawling toward a gorgeous, powerful man in a suit in our Manhattan hotel suite? My billionaire fake fiancé? It was easy to imagine I wasn’t myself at all. When I reached his feet, I sat back on my heels and looked up. Our eyes met. His lean, muscular silhouette looked imposing above me. Even that rebel lock of hair had been tamed into submission tonight. He took another sip of his drink and set the glass on the table. Pulled the chair at the head of the table aside. Loosened the knot in his tie. “Are you okay?” “Yes.” “If there’s a point tonight where you are not, you should tell me.” He slipped the tie from his collar. I swallowed hard. “Like a safe word?” His mouth hooked up on one side. His hand freed the top button of his shirt. “You already have a safe word?” “No,” I said quickly. “I’ve never needed one before.” “You do now.” He undid a second button. “So what will it be?” Of course, I couldn’t fucking think of anything, and I panicked. “Roy Kent,” I blurted. He cocked his head, his hand still on his shirt. “Who’s Roy Kent?” “Never mind. I’ll think of another one.” Do not say Oklahoma. Do not say bumblebee. I racked my brain for something else. “Romeo,” I said breathlessly. “That’s what I’ll say. Romeo.” He set his tie on the table and offered me a hand. Placing my palm in his, I rose to my feet. “Is anything going to hurt?” I asked, picturing whips, chains, ball gags, metal cuffs and clamps, shiny rubber gloves. “I don’t need to inflict pain to feel in control, if that’s what you’re asking.” “Okay. Should I—” But that was all I got out because he spun me around and clamped a hand over my mouth, pressing his body tight against my back.
About Melanie Harlow USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like Ted, Lasso, Schitt’s Creek, and Fleabag. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.
Melanie is the author of the BELLAMY CREEK series, the CLOVERLEIGH FARMS series, the ONE & ONLY series, AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, and the FRENCHED series. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.
The ranchers are about to meet the moms - what could possibly go wrong?
Camp Hot Mess by Bella Jewel is now live!
Unless you're a mom, you just wouldn't understand. The crying, the diapers, the late nights, the early mornings. The laughter, the smiles, the joy, the blessing. I get it. I'm living it. I love it. I also know that sometimes, moms need a break. A rest away from the world, away from their troubles, away from the everyday hustle and bustle. A ranch retreat run by hot cowboys for a month? I'll pay double. One whole month of nothing but fun and adventures. I don't think those cowboys knew what they were in for when they signed us up. We're the ones they all talk about. Too loud. Too casual. Too rude. Drink too much, talk too much, swear too much... You know. Those moms. We love our kids more than life itself, but we're a god damned mess. We need a break. We need those men to ride us as hard as they ride them horses... Well, I do anyway. Did I mention I'm single? Oh, I am. Did I mention I have secrets? Whoops. I guess I do. Did I mention I'm a hot mess? They're about to find out just how much.
Review
5* read.
This is the second book in this series, but can be read as a standalone.
I said in my review to the first book in this series that cowboy romances aren't really my thing. I do love this author so I knew I had to step out my comfort zone and give it a go, which I did do and loved. So this time I was a bit more prepared going into this book knowing that I enjoyed the first book so would more then likely enjoy this one to. And I have to say this series just gets better and better.
June and Enzo well the chemistry is there from the start even though she doesn't exactly make a brilliant first impression (not that she can remember lol). Enzo was the perfect match for her and I loved watching their relationship develop. June is on a Mum's retreat with a bunch of other mum's who are their to relax away from the kids. This makes for a lot of funny moments mixed in with romance and suspense so you really go on a journey. I always love the added suspense that this author mixes in with her romance side.
A well wrote book pact full of everything you'd wand for a perfect read. I can't wait for the next Camp book in this series.
Bella Jewel is a self published, USA Today bestselling author. She's been publishing since 2013. Her first release was a contemporary romance, Hell's Knights which topped the charts upon release. Since that time, she has published over twenty-five novels, gaining a bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland with her fiancé and four beautiful kids. Bella has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013 she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. In 2016 she signed a three book deal with St Martin's Press, and another three just a year later. She plans to expand her writing career, planning many new releases for the future.
Tutoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak is now live!
I have a type.
I love the good guy.
Responsible and stable. Safe.
So when a beer-drinking, quick-witted, tattooed hockey player asks me to tutor him, I'm suddenly thrust into the world of bad boys and bad decisions.
Jordan is a renowned player on campus.
He doesn’t take anything seriously, except hockey and partying.
But he gives me butterflies.
I’m a wallflower tutoring Valley University’s hottest player.
Review
4.5* read.
This is the first book in a new series, and what a way to start. I love college romance reads and sport romance reads so I was really looking forward to this one. I've actually only recently come across this authors work, but completely fell in love with her last book so knew I was in for a great read.
Daisy and Jordon are everything I love to read about. Jordan is a hockey player and the campus playboy, Daisy is a wallflower who has to tutor Jordon (even though she'd rather just blend into the background). Complete opposites in every way, yet you can't help rooting for them to be together. Both characters are easy to relate to and so you invest in their story on a more deeper level.
This had all the things I love in a book and I can't wait for the next one. I'm really glad I stumbled across this author and will defiantly be reading all future books, aswell as going back and reading past books that I haven't managed to read yet.
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Rebecca Jenshak is a USA Today bestselling author of new adult and sports romance. She writes sexy, feel-good stories with lots of swoon-worthy moments.
Rebecca lives in Arizona. When she isn’t writing, you can find her cheering on local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, or curled up with a good book.
From NYT and USA Today bestselling author A.L. Jackson comes a close proximity, single-parent stand-alone romance about a woman on the run and the man who will do anything to save her...
Jud Lawson found me stranded in the rain.
Broken down on the side of the road in a deserted neighborhood with my piece of crap car.
I wasn't looking for a hero, and definitely not one who looks like him.
An obscenely hot, mountain-of-a-man who screams danger.
But I have little choice other than climbing onto the back of his bike.
One look at Salem Aguilar, and I'm hooked.
The girl is devastation wrapped in a black, seductive bow.
A knockout.
A dream.
Turns out, she needs a job, and I need the help.
Now I have a vixen strutting around my shop, and I'm the fool who's itching to reach out and take what he can't have.
But neither of us can ignore the burning attraction.
The fire that leads to a kiss.
A kiss that has us falling into my bed.
The connection that has me wanting the one thing I'd never thought I could have again.
Because monsters like me don't deserve love.
Only Salem has a secret, too.
She's been running for years, and her past just caught up to us...
Review
5* read.
I always know I'm in for a real treat with this author's work, so I'm always looking forward to getting stuck into a new book. This is book 2 in this series but can be read as a standalone.
Jud and Salem are two broken souls who find themselves together. They have so much chemistry between them you can feel their intense feelings right away. Their pain is devastating and raw, but beautifully wrote. Your pulled into their story and find yourself going on this journey with them through all the twists and turns that you don't expect.
A beautiful angst filled story, I couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
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A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.
If she's not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.
