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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. 

Crazed by Blake Blessing

adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-paced

5.0

ARC Review - Crazed, the third book in The Collection, requires reading the previous books to fully understand the story. It appears that everyone desires a share of the Fashion Men. 

That first part of the book had my heart pounding like crazy and my stomach in knots. That rescue was epic, of course, by none other than Beasty and new colleagues guns blazing. 

Before you know it you are pulled into the whirlwind of emotions, kinks, cuddles, betrayal, treachery, girl fights, and the group finally communicating with each other. 

Phenomenal story that left my heart racing at the ending and screaming . . . Again. 😂

Icy Pucking Play: A Single Dad Hockey Romance by Alix Vaughn, Alix Vaughn

emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

4.0

Icy Plucking Play is part of Chicago Blades Series and is a standalone. Evan is the goalie, single father and mentoring his nephew Ryland. Sophie is a journalist that wants to do a story about Ryland and how family support and love helps a player’s game.  Evan has been burnt in the past by the news media and doesn’t trust Sophie. 
Evan and Sophie dance around each other at first until they stop fighting their feelings. There is a little drama in the plot in this but with family, team mates and friends it works out.  It is a sweet read for a Sunday.

Eight Second Hearts by Kendra Moreno

adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Eight Second Hearts is reverse harem cowboy style. Our female character, Indie Chen, is a hardworking and courteous individual who is respectful and not pushy in pursuing an interview with The Crimson Three. 

Oh boy ladies these three cowboys are smoking hot in those tight wranglers jeans, chaps, cowboy boots, and that swagger  - 🥵🥵🥵.   OMG their banner had my toes curling. Their stories when they unfolded, made me scream then cry. Then it was back to toe curls and butterflies. I fricking loved it and I highly recommend the book. 

Warrior's captive by Alyce guertin

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

Warrior’s captive is an alien story that is a quick read. Ragnar (alien) was a captured warrior and fought as a gladiator. Serena (human) was the ruler’s daughter. 

This story goes from zero to 100 in five seconds. There’s an escape, kidnapping, a race to get away, spankings, and that only a little bit what to expect. You have to read the book to find out how it ends. 

Gathered Sparkle by Blake Black

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Oh my goodness! My heart ached for Nicholas at one moment, and then I swooned over Sylus. Next, I was outraged by Keon’s actions, but I couldn’t help but laugh with glee when Nova got payback. There was a rescue that had me in stitches from laughing.

I thoroughly enjoyed delving deeper into the character histories and witnessing their efforts to become one and a family. They continue their plan to unveil the truth of Oscar’s death, this captivating story will kept me hostage until the last page. 

Thank you Blake Black and Chaotic Creatives for this free ARC and I’m leaving this review voluntarily. 

Beauty's Monstrous Demons by Jenn Bullard

adventurous dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed the Omega Monster story by my favorite author. It had the perfect balance of mystery, twisted terror, long tongues, talented long tails, and really steamy scenes. You knotted this story right out of the ballpark. 

Vengeful Gods by Elliott Rose

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Holy Moly, this one hot and steamy book. The three men, with all that testosterone plus incredibly attractive; how is a woman suppose to resist all of that? The men thought they were in control, but Fox embedded herself right inside of their souls. Through all the hot sex, there are some very twisted secrets going on beneath the surface. One twisted secret really got my heart pumping! It’s a great story that kept me glued to the last page. 

Boss Daddy: An Age Gap, Ex-Military Romance by K.C. Crowne

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

It is an age gap romance with a silver fox, Samuel,  that owns a bar. He feels instant attraction when he notices the woman, Erin, sitting at the bar. Erin was looking to find a new job to get her away from her sleaze ex boss, Misha. 
This story has instant steamy passion, flirty banner, twisted ex boss, betrayal, and a HEA. 

Hustler by Mackenzy Fox

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Hustler: NOLA Rebels MC is the eleventh installment in the New Orleans Series and is a standalone novel.

The plot in this story is engaging and the chemistry between the two characters was electrifying. However, there was one dark plot twist that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story kept me engrossed until the very end.