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kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
In this new anthology, where you'd think darkness reigns supreme, but it's more about women empowerment and how women find their own happy endings...or beginnings.
This anthology is jammed pack with short stories, prequels, and novellas. Here is a look at just a few I reviewed:
Len Webster's Juniper;
Len is a fantastic writer of angsty love triangles. Juniper has been in love with her friend Benny forever, but Benny has recently fallen in love with Darsha. This new development hasn't lessened Juniper's feelings any, but tell that to her best friend. While Juniper has tried her best to shove those feelings in a box, it doesn't help when she has to see him making kissy face with his girlfriend. While it's been almost a year and Juniper knows she needs to move on it's easier said than done. However, when she meets Brandt, he might be the answer to finally starting a new path. Could this be the beginning of Len's famous triangle?? While she doesn't mention this continuing in a bigger book, it does have all the lovely components of a Webster angsty novel, so I'm hopeful to see these characters again.
Kelsie Rae's Samantha;
A second chance love story. This novella is sweet and steamy all rolled into one second chance romance. Phoenix and Sam were best friends until Phoenix moved away ten years ago, but neither ever forgot the other. When they were just six years old they made a pact to marry one another on their twenty-fifth birthdays. Phoenix is now a rock star and Samantha is just an ordinary girl living in LA, they shouldn't have the opportunity to run into one another, much less think about a pact they made almost twenty years ago, but can birthday wishes come true? This particular story, or at least these characters do continue in Kelsie's next book.
Check out this book full of empowering, strong women.
This anthology is jammed pack with short stories, prequels, and novellas. Here is a look at just a few I reviewed:
Len Webster's Juniper;
Len is a fantastic writer of angsty love triangles. Juniper has been in love with her friend Benny forever, but Benny has recently fallen in love with Darsha. This new development hasn't lessened Juniper's feelings any, but tell that to her best friend. While Juniper has tried her best to shove those feelings in a box, it doesn't help when she has to see him making kissy face with his girlfriend. While it's been almost a year and Juniper knows she needs to move on it's easier said than done. However, when she meets Brandt, he might be the answer to finally starting a new path. Could this be the beginning of Len's famous triangle?? While she doesn't mention this continuing in a bigger book, it does have all the lovely components of a Webster angsty novel, so I'm hopeful to see these characters again.
Kelsie Rae's Samantha;
A second chance love story. This novella is sweet and steamy all rolled into one second chance romance. Phoenix and Sam were best friends until Phoenix moved away ten years ago, but neither ever forgot the other. When they were just six years old they made a pact to marry one another on their twenty-fifth birthdays. Phoenix is now a rock star and Samantha is just an ordinary girl living in LA, they shouldn't have the opportunity to run into one another, much less think about a pact they made almost twenty years ago, but can birthday wishes come true? This particular story, or at least these characters do continue in Kelsie's next book.
Check out this book full of empowering, strong women.
mrsjhelms9910reader's review
4.0
I read Samantha by Kelsie Rae. I loved it! I couldnt get enough and was sad to see it end. I definitely would not complain about a extending version of that. I need more of Sam and Phoenix. The story even short was so good.
amandabooks17's review
5.0
This anthology is perfect for all females! This shows strength in women, power in their words, and heart in all the thing they believe. This anthology is hands down empowering and all around feel good attitude!
Priscilla by Abbi Glines ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Once again Abbi delivers us a phenomenal story! Even with just 7 chapters Abbi Glines can write such a beautiful story filled with emotion, love, and strength. I absolutely love Priscilla and Riggs so much! I fully need more of these characters! Abbi Glines has this way of writing that just makes you fall in love with the story, world, and characters. They are feel good romances that makes you believe in love. Priscilla is just like those, fully love the story with all of my heart!
Lucy by Cady Verdiramo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book was well written. There was a lot of mystery and questions these characters had and it was nice to see some of the answers play out. I enjoyed getting to meet both Declan and Lucy as characters.
Selene by Cynthia A. Rodriguez ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book was an interesting take on heartbreak. Selene is definitely a confident woman but does struggle at the same time. That is shown in this short story. I enjoyed reading this and being able to connect with Selene. I also enjoyed Sef. He was a bit mysterious but also was just understanding.
“What happens when chaos meets passion?” This line completely fits this story perfectly. Love this line.
Do check out this short story, the author has a way with words that they just flow so smoothly.
Isla by Victoria Ellis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I absolutely love Isla! This story was tragic but at the same time fierce! Isla is definitely a badass who is about this show what she is made of. The banter was absolutely fire! Just the story line alone for Isla is intriguing. You also get a interesting character with Bordeaux Daniels. Just when he thinks he knows what he wants, things are starting to make questions. This was the perfect beginning for Isla and Bordeaux that I can’t wait to read Reckless Desires to see where this author takes their journey! I’ll definitely be one clicking when it comes out!
I definitely think this is a captivating story that will draw other right in!
Nova by Dee Lagasse ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Nova was so adorable! I absolutely love how cute it was and so empowering! I truly felt like I was a strong enough to do anything! Definitely a wonderful quick story!
For those that haven’t read it yet, you’ll not want to miss it! So amazing
Priscilla by Abbi Glines ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Once again Abbi delivers us a phenomenal story! Even with just 7 chapters Abbi Glines can write such a beautiful story filled with emotion, love, and strength. I absolutely love Priscilla and Riggs so much! I fully need more of these characters! Abbi Glines has this way of writing that just makes you fall in love with the story, world, and characters. They are feel good romances that makes you believe in love. Priscilla is just like those, fully love the story with all of my heart!
Lucy by Cady Verdiramo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book was well written. There was a lot of mystery and questions these characters had and it was nice to see some of the answers play out. I enjoyed getting to meet both Declan and Lucy as characters.
Selene by Cynthia A. Rodriguez ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This book was an interesting take on heartbreak. Selene is definitely a confident woman but does struggle at the same time. That is shown in this short story. I enjoyed reading this and being able to connect with Selene. I also enjoyed Sef. He was a bit mysterious but also was just understanding.
“What happens when chaos meets passion?” This line completely fits this story perfectly. Love this line.
Do check out this short story, the author has a way with words that they just flow so smoothly.
Isla by Victoria Ellis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I absolutely love Isla! This story was tragic but at the same time fierce! Isla is definitely a badass who is about this show what she is made of. The banter was absolutely fire! Just the story line alone for Isla is intriguing. You also get a interesting character with Bordeaux Daniels. Just when he thinks he knows what he wants, things are starting to make questions. This was the perfect beginning for Isla and Bordeaux that I can’t wait to read Reckless Desires to see where this author takes their journey! I’ll definitely be one clicking when it comes out!
I definitely think this is a captivating story that will draw other right in!
Nova by Dee Lagasse ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Nova was so adorable! I absolutely love how cute it was and so empowering! I truly felt like I was a strong enough to do anything! Definitely a wonderful quick story!
For those that haven’t read it yet, you’ll not want to miss it! So amazing
kfriend's review
4.0
You had me at Evil Queen and Abbi Glines- but I got even more excited when I saw such a strong list of anthology authors, as well as some new to me authors I've been excited to finally read. This anthology is chock full of interesting and varied stories, but all with a decidedly girl power flair, with heroines fierce and fearless. Some were more swoony, some super steamy, others a bit more emotional, but I found each showcased the unique talents of each author.
As expected, I adored Glines' contribution. Priscilla, thought short, highlighted all that I love about Abbi's new adult storytelling. Tension, mistakes, second chances, and ample chemistry! If only it were a full length tale!
CL Matthews hits us with a much anticipated FF story, and it does not disappoint. Meddy brings all the erotic intensity I adore about her work, and with such a clever premise. Just the right emotion and steam, and it was great to dive into the brilliant mind of CL Matthews again.
Dee Lagasse is a new to me author, but I found her story to be one of my favorite in the book. The story was inventive, unique, and oozing with charisma and swoon. I'll be checking out her other work.
I was also super excited to find an entry from Kat Savage- an author I only recently discovered and have greatly enjoyed reading. Her story was a forbidden body guard romance- and what a great showcase of what has made me fall in love with her books. A alpha, strong leading men who also has so much heart and sincerity- there's just something to the way Kat writes heroes, and Monroe did it for me big time.
So many other great stories to read, I also really enjoyed Kelsie Rae's and found myself relating pretty intensely to Cynthia A. Rodriguez's story about a divorcee finding herself. Another new to me author to check out more from!
This anthology represents what makes anthos so great- a celebration of the diversity of storytelling approaches in this communication, a showcase of the creative prowess of romance authors, and a fantastic way to be introduced to new authors to love while spending more time with your favorites. This one is a treat!
As expected, I adored Glines' contribution. Priscilla, thought short, highlighted all that I love about Abbi's new adult storytelling. Tension, mistakes, second chances, and ample chemistry! If only it were a full length tale!
CL Matthews hits us with a much anticipated FF story, and it does not disappoint. Meddy brings all the erotic intensity I adore about her work, and with such a clever premise. Just the right emotion and steam, and it was great to dive into the brilliant mind of CL Matthews again.
Dee Lagasse is a new to me author, but I found her story to be one of my favorite in the book. The story was inventive, unique, and oozing with charisma and swoon. I'll be checking out her other work.
I was also super excited to find an entry from Kat Savage- an author I only recently discovered and have greatly enjoyed reading. Her story was a forbidden body guard romance- and what a great showcase of what has made me fall in love with her books. A alpha, strong leading men who also has so much heart and sincerity- there's just something to the way Kat writes heroes, and Monroe did it for me big time.
So many other great stories to read, I also really enjoyed Kelsie Rae's and found myself relating pretty intensely to Cynthia A. Rodriguez's story about a divorcee finding herself. Another new to me author to check out more from!
This anthology represents what makes anthos so great- a celebration of the diversity of storytelling approaches in this communication, a showcase of the creative prowess of romance authors, and a fantastic way to be introduced to new authors to love while spending more time with your favorites. This one is a treat!
amor_fati's review
5.0
These stories will inspire all of us to seek out our inner Queen.
Nova by Dee Lagasse
Let me introduce you to Nova a creative powerhouse of a Queen, who realizes her worth and make a decision that sets her out on a new journey. One where she finally sees everything is hers to be have!
Nova is a story of empowerment, it gives us the strength to grab hold of our own worth and let the journey we get make us a Queen. There are bumps along the way, as is life, but Nova makes you remember you can have all you want and we meet Bishop.
Dee gives us a little sassy, spicy and sweet with Nova and it’s perfection!
Blythe by Kat Savage
Blythe is a firecracker waiting to explode in to the brightest she can be. When faced with a decision she realizes what she thought she wanted just maybe the exactly what she doesn’t need and she decides to light her own fuse. She is fierce and feisty and when the one solid in her life become a little less, she knows she needs to take that chance. A decision that will lead to more of dreams and goals.
Monroe won’t know what to do with a firecracker Queen and Blythe is definitely more than the story he is told.
Selene by Cynthia A. Rodriguez
What happens when all you familiar with, all that gives you feeling safety slips from you? What happens when you feel yourself falling from your throne?
Selene, a women admired by many, you look at her and all appears golden, but in reality she is just like ever other woman standing at a crossroads. Her insecurities facing her every time she looks at herself, but also not willing to give into them. I envision her a villain, however her heart will not allow me too. She is good at putting on an amazing face. She is a badass, she is a queen, but even the best of them will falter.
After a chance meeting, fate steps in to help her decide what path she needs to take. By meeting a handsome stranger, Selene will finally find herself, find her own safety and we will see how much power we can give ourselves when we just take that step.
Mercy by J.R. Rogue
Well whoa, you will totally want to chase your dreams after reading this!
Mercy is a woman in charge of her destiny, a queen of hers, even if she has two paths to walk down, she deep down knows what she wants. It’s inspiring. She is her own power, she holds it all. And while first impressions give you one idea, when you get to see her through Jen’s words become her true self, it’s just amazing. It makes you want more.
When we meet Grayson, insert swoon here, we see what it is like to also chase dreams, while his are just beginning, Mercy’s are just in her grasp.
It’s an amazing story that I didn’t want to end!
Isla by Victoria Ellis
Isla is a fierce Queen. She is inspirational. When you read her story you will be cheering her on, you will ache for her all while realizing the strength she holds.
She doesn’t need or want a knight is shining armor, but every queen will swoon when the right knight swoops in. Isla is a story of finding your power, it’s about learning from your past and taking risks.
Darce by K Leigh
A Badass Queen with a soft heart is so wonderfully unexpected and what we can find in this story. Darce shows us a strength that we will inspire to be and a touch of mystery that we can never expect. You will not want this one to end.
Lucy by Cady Verdimano
The Unexpected Queen who will make you learn from your past hurts to heal and be a stronger version of you. Lucy is that and more, it has a power to it. Lucy has a power all her own, she knows who she is and what she wants. She just never knew what would lead to her future.
Nova by Dee Lagasse
Let me introduce you to Nova a creative powerhouse of a Queen, who realizes her worth and make a decision that sets her out on a new journey. One where she finally sees everything is hers to be have!
Nova is a story of empowerment, it gives us the strength to grab hold of our own worth and let the journey we get make us a Queen. There are bumps along the way, as is life, but Nova makes you remember you can have all you want and we meet Bishop.
Dee gives us a little sassy, spicy and sweet with Nova and it’s perfection!
Blythe by Kat Savage
Blythe is a firecracker waiting to explode in to the brightest she can be. When faced with a decision she realizes what she thought she wanted just maybe the exactly what she doesn’t need and she decides to light her own fuse. She is fierce and feisty and when the one solid in her life become a little less, she knows she needs to take that chance. A decision that will lead to more of dreams and goals.
Monroe won’t know what to do with a firecracker Queen and Blythe is definitely more than the story he is told.
Selene by Cynthia A. Rodriguez
What happens when all you familiar with, all that gives you feeling safety slips from you? What happens when you feel yourself falling from your throne?
Selene, a women admired by many, you look at her and all appears golden, but in reality she is just like ever other woman standing at a crossroads. Her insecurities facing her every time she looks at herself, but also not willing to give into them. I envision her a villain, however her heart will not allow me too. She is good at putting on an amazing face. She is a badass, she is a queen, but even the best of them will falter.
After a chance meeting, fate steps in to help her decide what path she needs to take. By meeting a handsome stranger, Selene will finally find herself, find her own safety and we will see how much power we can give ourselves when we just take that step.
Mercy by J.R. Rogue
Well whoa, you will totally want to chase your dreams after reading this!
Mercy is a woman in charge of her destiny, a queen of hers, even if she has two paths to walk down, she deep down knows what she wants. It’s inspiring. She is her own power, she holds it all. And while first impressions give you one idea, when you get to see her through Jen’s words become her true self, it’s just amazing. It makes you want more.
When we meet Grayson, insert swoon here, we see what it is like to also chase dreams, while his are just beginning, Mercy’s are just in her grasp.
It’s an amazing story that I didn’t want to end!
Isla by Victoria Ellis
Isla is a fierce Queen. She is inspirational. When you read her story you will be cheering her on, you will ache for her all while realizing the strength she holds.
She doesn’t need or want a knight is shining armor, but every queen will swoon when the right knight swoops in. Isla is a story of finding your power, it’s about learning from your past and taking risks.
Darce by K Leigh
A Badass Queen with a soft heart is so wonderfully unexpected and what we can find in this story. Darce shows us a strength that we will inspire to be and a touch of mystery that we can never expect. You will not want this one to end.
Lucy by Cady Verdimano
The Unexpected Queen who will make you learn from your past hurts to heal and be a stronger version of you. Lucy is that and more, it has a power to it. Lucy has a power all her own, she knows who she is and what she wants. She just never knew what would lead to her future.
kramsie_reads's review
5.0
Review for Nova(will update as I finish all novellas)
Dee absolutely NAILED IT to kick off this anthology. Nova is a badass woman who knows exactly what she wants and how she should be treated. Everyone should have a Bishop. He totally supports her without taking control. I look forward to seeing more of her in the future
Dee absolutely NAILED IT to kick off this anthology. Nova is a badass woman who knows exactly what she wants and how she should be treated. Everyone should have a Bishop. He totally supports her without taking control. I look forward to seeing more of her in the future
lindseydomokur's review
5.0
Mercy by Jen Rogue
THIS WOMAN FIGHTS FOR WHAT SHE WANTS. She takes it. We need to see more of this. Chasing your dreams and letting nothing stop you.
I'll be reading more of this anthology later because you had me at Evil Queen.
THIS WOMAN FIGHTS FOR WHAT SHE WANTS. She takes it. We need to see more of this. Chasing your dreams and letting nothing stop you.
I'll be reading more of this anthology later because you had me at Evil Queen.
arhodes202's review
4.0
This was such a great anthology.
Fox ~ Alexandria Bishop was a short, sweet, second chance romance between Fox and Hunter. I loved how we got to see into their pasts and what led them to where they are today. You get all the feels. I really enjoyed this short story.
Fox ~ Alexandria Bishop was a short, sweet, second chance romance between Fox and Hunter. I loved how we got to see into their pasts and what led them to where they are today. You get all the feels. I really enjoyed this short story.
alwaysbereadin's review
4.0
I ate up this anthology. It showed strength in woman, as it should. A lot of my favourite authors and some I've never heard of come together for a fantastic cause and show the power of women and how no matter what age, colour, or size they may be, women are Queens. Honestly I have to say my favourite story in this anthology was Meddy by C.L. Matthews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐), followed by Darce by K.Leigh (⭐⭐⭐⭐) who is a new to me author. I highly recommend this and would love to see full length versions of at least both of them. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own.
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