Take a photo of a barcode or cover
hawaiirican808's reviews
374 reviews
Easton by Anise Storm
5.0
This was the perfect novella that I needed from my longer reads this month. As always, Anise really hit it out of the park, giving readers the spice we ALL need (and was it probably the best smut I read from her yet), a hint of suspense after every page that makes you stay on the edge of your seat, awaiting what's to come. I loved the BDSM aspect and the dual POV, allowing me to see things from both Easton and Shelby. The only thing I hated was that it was over way too quickly. I would easily have read another 200-300 pages of Easton and Shelby's story!
Charming Bella by Aria Devon
4.0
"Charming Bella" was a true why choose/ reverse harem dark romance (fairytale vibes). It has a bit of Cinderella/ Beauty & the Beast retelling vibes which was nice.
I really loved Bella as the FMC. She had this innocence to her until she broke free of the things and people that kept her from finding her true self. Once the spice happened, you can see her coming into her own person and I loved that Aria wrote this part of the book perfectly to see her become an amazing woman who pursued whatever she wanted spice-wise and took control of the situation at hand with Axel, Satyr and Kristoff. The spice was SPICYYYY and straight smut at some points. I loved EVERY minute of it and how everyone really embraced their own sexuality with whatever partner they wanted. Each guy brought a different dynamic to their unconventional relationship. Satyr was dominant, Kristoff gave golden retriever vibes towards the end and Axel was very submissive too at points. I LOVED the plot twists and how Aria kept me guessing until the very end! It was such a good book!
I really loved Bella as the FMC. She had this innocence to her until she broke free of the things and people that kept her from finding her true self. Once the spice happened, you can see her coming into her own person and I loved that Aria wrote this part of the book perfectly to see her become an amazing woman who pursued whatever she wanted spice-wise and took control of the situation at hand with Axel, Satyr and Kristoff. The spice was SPICYYYY and straight smut at some points. I loved EVERY minute of it and how everyone really embraced their own sexuality with whatever partner they wanted. Each guy brought a different dynamic to their unconventional relationship. Satyr was dominant, Kristoff gave golden retriever vibes towards the end and Axel was very submissive too at points. I LOVED the plot twists and how Aria kept me guessing until the very end! It was such a good book!
Take Me by Ella Jacobs
5.0
HEED the trigger warnings on this one because it is DARK. *Almost on the borderline of being considered pitch black in my opinion*.
This is my second book by Ella and probably my favorite of the two. She writes true dark romances with the best SPICE ever. "Take Me" was a relatively quick read that left me wanting more!
Julie and Nikolai's chemistry was a 10/10. The dom/sub aspect of the storyline was written perfectly and showed a great dynamic between the 2. Nikolai showed the right amount of dominance that was PERFECT for their dom/sub relationship. He didn't overdue it, but man, the things he said SWOON. The sharing was *chef's kiss*. While this book isn't for everyone and won't give you all the happy cozy vibes, it was a book that left me wanting the rest of the series and have a new understanding to "take me" and giving in to your deepest desires. I can not wait for book 2 to come out!
This is my second book by Ella and probably my favorite of the two. She writes true dark romances with the best SPICE ever. "Take Me" was a relatively quick read that left me wanting more!
Julie and Nikolai's chemistry was a 10/10. The dom/sub aspect of the storyline was written perfectly and showed a great dynamic between the 2. Nikolai showed the right amount of dominance that was PERFECT for their dom/sub relationship. He didn't overdue it, but man, the things he said SWOON. The sharing was *chef's kiss*. While this book isn't for everyone and won't give you all the happy cozy vibes, it was a book that left me wanting the rest of the series and have a new understanding to "take me" and giving in to your deepest desires. I can not wait for book 2 to come out!
Facing the Music by N. Slater
5.0
First, read books 1 and 2 of the series as past characters are entwined into the storyline for "Facing the Music".
N Slater had me in a chokehold with Embracing Darkness and Craving Vengeance. I was so excited to see that book 3 is more of the kid's story (Tia and Paval's) from their blended family. It was just as fast-paced as the other 2, but the storyline entwined the kids finding themselves (Self-identity), personal growth and love. I loved that Rhys and his men made a cameo appearance throughout the story, but enjoyed it being more on Tia and Paval and Cairo. Adding the addition of Cairo to the trio was a full-circle moment and made me so happy to see them living in their truths and loving who they love. The spice was a 5 (Nic can write some spice man!). Seeing both guys protect Tia from her mom was *Chef's kiss*. Overall, it was a really solid read that really showed that love and family can conquer all!
N Slater had me in a chokehold with Embracing Darkness and Craving Vengeance. I was so excited to see that book 3 is more of the kid's story (Tia and Paval's) from their blended family. It was just as fast-paced as the other 2, but the storyline entwined the kids finding themselves (Self-identity), personal growth and love. I loved that Rhys and his men made a cameo appearance throughout the story, but enjoyed it being more on Tia and Paval and Cairo. Adding the addition of Cairo to the trio was a full-circle moment and made me so happy to see them living in their truths and loving who they love. The spice was a 5 (Nic can write some spice man!). Seeing both guys protect Tia from her mom was *Chef's kiss*. Overall, it was a really solid read that really showed that love and family can conquer all!
Fractured Fear by Ivy King
medium-paced
5.0
The fact that this is Ivy's debut novel LITERALLY blows my mind.
It was one of my top reads for October/November and was so good! I had to slide in her DM's and tell her my thoughts. Fractured Fear was an amazing RH, why choose dark romance with a fast-paced storyline, plot twists, suspense lurking around every corner, hilarious banter, 3 HOT MMCs, and a lucky FMC that has gone through so much and has so much strength and perseverance.
I love how each of the guys brought something different to the storyline.
Zane was this sweet guy that was so protective of her.
Asher comes off as a a-hole, but has this hot predator vibes in a spice vibe.
But RIO, AY DIOS MIOOOOO. I needed this man like I needed air to breathe. The accent, the flirting, the sweet side and the absolutely morally gray side was *chef's kiss*. The things I would do to this man. Spencer was so LUCKY.
The storyline was well paced and the plot twists really added to the suspense. The side characters really added to the story and I loved their dynamic with Spencer and her 3 men. The spice was delicious when it did happen, but it was very plot driven and I ate that up. But that cliffhanger was INSANE! HOW DO YOU END THE BOOK LIKE THATTTTTT. March can not come soon enough, I need answers! By far one of the best debut novels I ever read this year!
It was one of my top reads for October/November and was so good! I had to slide in her DM's and tell her my thoughts. Fractured Fear was an amazing RH, why choose dark romance with a fast-paced storyline, plot twists, suspense lurking around every corner, hilarious banter, 3 HOT MMCs, and a lucky FMC that has gone through so much and has so much strength and perseverance.
I love how each of the guys brought something different to the storyline.
Zane was this sweet guy that was so protective of her.
Asher comes off as a a-hole, but has this hot predator vibes in a spice vibe.
But RIO, AY DIOS MIOOOOO. I needed this man like I needed air to breathe. The accent, the flirting, the sweet side and the absolutely morally gray side was *chef's kiss*. The things I would do to this man. Spencer was so LUCKY.
The storyline was well paced and the plot twists really added to the suspense. The side characters really added to the story and I loved their dynamic with Spencer and her 3 men. The spice was delicious when it did happen, but it was very plot driven and I ate that up. But that cliffhanger was INSANE! HOW DO YOU END THE BOOK LIKE THATTTTTT. March can not come soon enough, I need answers! By far one of the best debut novels I ever read this year!
Furtive Rebels by M.H. Cali
5.0
You know when an author can literally bring joy back into reading for you? This was MH Cali for me with "Furtive Rebels". I read a lot of books, and most are repetitive with the same troupes and storylines that don't excite me as much anymore. The first book in the Black Ops duology was the highlight of my October reads. MH Cali wrote a thrilling book with so much suspense page after page, two lovable characters, spice, banter, and some of the most memorable quotes ever. I love it when an author can captivate me with their way of words as well as a storyline that will keep me guessing. If I didn't have to adult, I would have finished it on the same day I started, I had a hard time putting it down to save my life. Oliver and Mila has *chemistry* and it's obvious with the way that MH built up the storyline that there's more heat and chemistry coming! They are currently my favorite book couple right now.
I would also like to mention that if you want a book that will be different from your normal reads and keep you engaged, pick up this duet. MH put her own twist on the romantic suspense genre and really knocked it out of the park with a troupe for everyone. I loved every single minute of it and it got me out of a BAD SLUMP. She is definitely an author that I will continue reading books by!
I would also like to mention that if you want a book that will be different from your normal reads and keep you engaged, pick up this duet. MH put her own twist on the romantic suspense genre and really knocked it out of the park with a troupe for everyone. I loved every single minute of it and it got me out of a BAD SLUMP. She is definitely an author that I will continue reading books by!
Tips and Trysts by Rebecca Kinkade
Rebecca Kinkade,
I can't keep being obsessed with you and this series, but here I am.
From "Streams & Schemes" to "Tips & Trysts", I have fallen head first into Rebecca's world of ALL THE SPICE, amazing characters, a steamy storyline and the BEST banter. There's spicy books and then there's Rebecca. If you want a straight SMUT book that will DO IT FOR YOU EVERY SINGLE TIME, pick up this series. Husbands/boyfriends/BOBS not needed. AMEN. Every spice scene will live in my head rent free. Rebecca can write it, and write it TOO DAMN GOOD!!! Cora and Everett has amazing chemistry and past the spicy aspects of the book, I loved what each character brought to the storyline. It's not your regular enemy to lovers story, but something more deeper than that. She does such a good job of throwing all these different aspects to her books and it all just meshes so good together. I need book 3 ASAPPPPPP!!!!
PS Check the trigger warnings because it's longer than a grocery list for a reason LOL.
5.0
Rebecca Kinkade,
I can't keep being obsessed with you and this series, but here I am.
From "Streams & Schemes" to "Tips & Trysts", I have fallen head first into Rebecca's world of ALL THE SPICE, amazing characters, a steamy storyline and the BEST banter. There's spicy books and then there's Rebecca. If you want a straight SMUT book that will DO IT FOR YOU EVERY SINGLE TIME, pick up this series. Husbands/boyfriends/BOBS not needed. AMEN. Every spice scene will live in my head rent free. Rebecca can write it, and write it TOO DAMN GOOD!!! Cora and Everett has amazing chemistry and past the spicy aspects of the book, I loved what each character brought to the storyline. It's not your regular enemy to lovers story, but something more deeper than that. She does such a good job of throwing all these different aspects to her books and it all just meshes so good together. I need book 3 ASAPPPPPP!!!!
PS Check the trigger warnings because it's longer than a grocery list for a reason LOL.
Backstroke by L.B. Martin
5.0
LB Martin needs to stop making me fall in love with her MMCs!!
Another DELICIOUS book that I devoured by LB and as usual, she does not disappoint at all!
It's a DARK bully college romance with an MMC Remy that will make you want to punch his face, a FMC Fallon that has gone through a lot of trauma but has this sassy, feisty side to her that comes out in full force around Remy and he EATS IT UPPPP. The tension between these 2 are very obvious from the very beginning and Remy becomes borderline obsessed with Fallon (we love a possessive MMC right?!!). Their banter, their chemistry, their EVERYTHING was a 5/5 for me. It's high on the enemies to lovers vibes and fits their whole relationship perfectly! The storyline moved at a great pace, not too fast and not too slow and over time Remy really grew on me. They had beautiful character growth from beginning to end and the spice was SPICYYYY. There were a few scenes that had my mouth to the floor in the spicy department and all I will say is that LB writes her spice VERY WELL! Obsessed with this series and need to see the next boy of Frampton University ASAP.
Another DELICIOUS book that I devoured by LB and as usual, she does not disappoint at all!
It's a DARK bully college romance with an MMC Remy that will make you want to punch his face, a FMC Fallon that has gone through a lot of trauma but has this sassy, feisty side to her that comes out in full force around Remy and he EATS IT UPPPP. The tension between these 2 are very obvious from the very beginning and Remy becomes borderline obsessed with Fallon (we love a possessive MMC right?!!). Their banter, their chemistry, their EVERYTHING was a 5/5 for me. It's high on the enemies to lovers vibes and fits their whole relationship perfectly! The storyline moved at a great pace, not too fast and not too slow and over time Remy really grew on me. They had beautiful character growth from beginning to end and the spice was SPICYYYY. There were a few scenes that had my mouth to the floor in the spicy department and all I will say is that LB writes her spice VERY WELL! Obsessed with this series and need to see the next boy of Frampton University ASAP.
Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha
5.0
Thank you Rebecca Parcha for allowing me to read your debut novel. “Fangs of Fate” was one read that once you sink your fangs into it, it’s hard to let go. It’s a paranormal romance with fantasy aspects on steroids. If you could think of every type of fantasy character there is, they were in this book.
Getting into the story itself, it’s THICK and took me a while to get through it. It was packed with so much: a unique writing style, fantasy mixed with modern technology aspects, some spice, you get to see many dynamics from a dual POV through the entire storyline. For as much that was packed into this story, Rebecca didn’t lose my attention it all. It was incredible to create a mind map through my time reading and really connect each character, try and figure each plot twist and attempt to figure out where this storyline was going. The world building for me was a 5/5. You can vividly imagine every little detail that Rebecca writes in her debut, making you feel like you’re right in their world, around magical beings and attempting to see where the storyline goes. It’s been a minute since a paranormal/fantasy book has had me in complete awe, Rebecca did that with Fangs of Fate. How is this a debut, I have no idea! But I do know I’ll be reading the 2nd book whenever it’s ready! 5/5 recommend this new author to everyone who loves plot twists, all the magical characters and amazing world-building!
Voracious by A.X. Cole
5.0
Let this go down as one of the most twisted and INSANE mafia reads I've read this year.
A.X Cole might truly be the reason that I need therapy because of this book. Voracious was NOT what I was expecting and I willingly went through it not knowing that it was so demented. first, don't take the trigger warnings lightly with this one. I read some DARKKKKK stuff and even Voracious had me questioning my sanity at a few points. It's not for the weak and your mental health is important.
Now, A.X Cole. You are a literal twisted genius and I was so worried with the thickness of this book that maybe it will lose it's traction in the storyline or make me lose interest. But the absolute chokehold you had on me to see it through til the end was 1000% worth it. The emotional damage though was brutalllllll. I still can't put into words what your book did to me, but I can tell you it was one of the most heart wrenching mafia romances I've ever read. The trauma, the angst, the sheer emotions was written so good and in such a raw way that will literally break you to pieces. Yu told Ana & dima's story so beautifully. The storyline was perfect, each little detail was written at the right time, adding a new look into a beautifully twisted story. Voracious will be going on my indie author trophy shelf to be reread a million more times. You have a new fan and I can not wait to see what your mind conjures up next.
A.X Cole might truly be the reason that I need therapy because of this book. Voracious was NOT what I was expecting and I willingly went through it not knowing that it was so demented. first, don't take the trigger warnings lightly with this one. I read some DARKKKKK stuff and even Voracious had me questioning my sanity at a few points. It's not for the weak and your mental health is important.
Now, A.X Cole. You are a literal twisted genius and I was so worried with the thickness of this book that maybe it will lose it's traction in the storyline or make me lose interest. But the absolute chokehold you had on me to see it through til the end was 1000% worth it. The emotional damage though was brutalllllll. I still can't put into words what your book did to me, but I can tell you it was one of the most heart wrenching mafia romances I've ever read. The trauma, the angst, the sheer emotions was written so good and in such a raw way that will literally break you to pieces. Yu told Ana & dima's story so beautifully. The storyline was perfect, each little detail was written at the right time, adding a new look into a beautifully twisted story. Voracious will be going on my indie author trophy shelf to be reread a million more times. You have a new fan and I can not wait to see what your mind conjures up next.