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The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman

adventurous challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Since Blake saved Aurora, by using his life force linking their lives together, she is more aware of his presence. Aurora doesn’t understand it nor does she like the feeling.

The princess just wants to be free, not to be owned by anybody, and here she is. She has three men that are fighting over her: two that want to use her and the third want to love her. 

This book is packed with numerous plots, twist and turns, and secrets that keep you engaged and on the edge of your seat. It’s a thrilling read that will keep you entertained until the very end. 

The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I began reading and couldn’t put it down because it was an extraordinary story that immediately drew me in. The world as I knew it vanished before my eyes. 

The princess was feisty and knew when to be assertive, while Callum was fierce but gentle when necessary. I thoroughly enjoyed the humor, the captivating banner, and the delightful chemistry between the Aurora and the Callum. I found the side characters delightful and the story left me yearning for more. 

Protecting Her by Alessa Kelly, Alessa Kelly

challenging hopeful slow-paced

3.5

What a captivating tale of attraction at first sight! Our hero, Cal, rescues Sadie from kidnapping, but danger still lurks. The chemistry between them is undeniable and his patience with her was heartwarming. I adored Mac, Sadie’s brother, and how Cal was around him. It’s a delightful novella. 

Court of Ice and Ash by LJ Andrews

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Free of the curse the night prince parts way with Elise. Siv takes Elise to her people where Ari, their leader, takes them in. Elise misses Legion but is kept busy with training, raiding and plotting to take the false king down. 

When Elise and Valen reunite, their attraction for each other intensifies. The spice in this story is gradual, but it builds steadily until it combusts. I enjoyed the new characters introduced in this story and hope to see more of them in future books. 

The last part of this book left my heart racing and a cliffhanger and left me craving the next book. 

Fractured Future by J. Rose

adventurous challenging dark informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

This a dark story where our main FMC  is drugged and kidnapped by a humun trafficker. (So check the author’s homepage for the triggers warnings.) Ember does whatever to survive and after six years she is rescued. Those six years have taken a toll and her life as she knew it has changed. We journey with Ember as she pieces her new life together and her PTSD and her other health issues.  Her struggles with what she endured pops up in flashbacks but Ember is a survivor. 

The story does end in a cliffhanger. 

Stolen Secrets: Deadly Secrets Texas Trilogy - Book 1 by Denise Diana Huddle, Denise Diana Huddle

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Stolen Secrets is the first book in the trilogy that has a cowgirl and a landman. Sarah runs and manages several ranches that the oil company is fracking for oil. Ethan is the landman for the oil company. Even though they may be on opposite sides, it didn’t stop them from being attracted to each other. 

This book has it all: a missing person, murder, romance, ambushes, corrupted officials, and secrets. From the very beginning, this captivating story will keep you hooked until the very end. 

Sweet Obsession by Callie Rose

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

4.0

Sweet Obsession, book one of Ruthless Games, was full of action: flying bullets, kidnapping, daring rescue, and being ambushed.  Those secrets are deadly. Entertaining story. 

Knot My Luck by Crystal North

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

Knot My Luck was a delightful, heartwarming, hot as hell omge-verse, that kept me glued to my iPad until the end. I found it very entertaining and can’t wait for more. 

Loving Ladybug, Part One by Jane Handler

adventurous dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This story grabbed my attention and held on tight til the end.  There was one difficult situation at the beginning and I thought the author did an excellent job with the subject. 

I giggled, laughed, cried, screamed, and swooned while reading it.  I loved Gwen, Clark and Tenzin and I enjoyed part one and thankful part two isn’t that far. That ending left me screaming. 

I want to say thank you to Jane Handler for the ARC and I’m leaving my review voluntarily. 

Curse of Shadows and Thorns by LJ Andrews

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What wonderful story with a hint of the Beauty and the Beast tale.

It is a whirlwind of emotions for a young woman filled with determination to find her true love match and have her voice heard. Fortunately,  Herr Legion Grey is there to find her perfect match. The chemistry between them is a smoldering, simmering burn until it wasn’t. 

The story is a whirlwind of chaos with numerous secrets, secret identity, Mesmer (magic), danger, a daring rescue, and on a quest. A story that pulls you end and leaves you wanting more.