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Standing Proud: An Indie Pride Anthology by Phoenix Publishing

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

I either over analyze or not at all. With all these authors they made it very clear that you were born to stay out. 

Every story was so important in its own way! I was so sad once the ending came to each and everyone of these stories. What’s going to happen next, will they be together, did they find their happiness. So many questions! I would love some answers that’s for sure! 

In the words of the Queen herself, Miss Gaga, “You were born this way.” "There's nothing wrong with loving who you are"

XxX- Laura

The Initiate Rises by Cristina Lollabrigida

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

“ His Sadie. She would always be his, regardless of what circle of hell she was in.” 

I have never closed my kindle app to run to write a review like I am for this one!

Book 3 has definitely become my favorite of the Twisted Society. Cristina takes a piece of me with every one of these books. This one got to be added to this list of books that have completely ripped my heart out. Every bit of information about Sadie and Lucien’s story has thrown me for a loop. It’s absolutely brilliant how these stories all come together in different times, sometimes centuries. Even when I think I cracked something, I haven’t. But with Initiate Rise, I did 😈 when I tell y’all I’m going to spend the next few days staring a wall after finishing this, I am not lying. I fully prepared myself for this book slump. 

Please check trigger warnings, buckle up and be ready. It’s a wild ride. Lucien coming unhinged was very much needed. It will have you speechless. It had someone speechless…Just like someone else was….😏

XxX- Laura

Wolf Kissed - Supernaturally Yours Book 2 by S. Lucas

medium-paced

5.0

I’m just going to stare at this screen hoping it will read my mind and help me find the words to write this review. Because WOW! I don’t even know where to start. S. Lucas snatched up my soul once again! If you love a fantastic paranormal, spicy, why choose with shifters….well you already know the rest. I don’t want to give too much away, I will say you have to read this! 

XxX- Laura

Heart's Vow by Rogue London

5.0

Did Vittoria and I just become best friends?? I think so! My everyday attire is an AC⚡️DC band shirt and sweatpants. My everyday persona, also being a brat 😈

But what does every Dominant Mafia man need? Someone to spank 😜 Or a HEA, whatever you’re into 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

This is my first read of Rouge London, I was very excited to dive into this one! The way I got such a buzz from this book. Wink-wink. I can’t wait to see where the next one takes me! 

Until then, 

XxX-Laura 

Hard Game by Linzvonc

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I knew I was going to fall deep in love with this story from the start. Had a very different “partner in crime” plot going on. Lauren wants to take down ś3x rings just like Maddox wants to. They come together to fight and then some. Of course “some” being spicy. There was a bit of dark humor in there, who doesn’t love that?? 🤷🏻‍♀️  I listened to this book while putting together a bookshelf…..let’s just say it took me a lot longer than I expected. 🫣 so binge worthy! I always love anything by Linzvonc! 

XxX- Laura 

When your mine by Luna Knight

5.0

Wheeewwww. This short novella was straight up HOTTT. Give me a cold blooded, vampire ginger, any day of the week! Ivy was for sure making things questionable that’s for sure! Zara was right to submit, literally without a doubt. You Were Mine turned into you ARE mine real quick and I loved every page of it! I know one thing I do need more! A whole series of more! 

What’s better than a box of chocolate…

XxX- Laura 

The Witch is Dead by Geneva Monroe

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Please check TW!

I can not put into words what this book has done to me! I might have a bit of whiplash honestly. Holy Sh!t. Thea is such a BAFB. She needs to paint the yellow brick road crimson. And the boys will follow her as she does so. Ozz damn, I won’t spoil anything but this has absolutely become my favorite series. I don’t know how I’m going wait so long for the next one😫 

Until next time 

XxX- Laura 🖤

Dark OZ by Geneva Monroe

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Oh my Oz! This was the best retelling I have ever read! The action and spice was out of this world! I loved how every character was portrayed from the ones in the original book. From the first chapter when I read “Toto”, I knew that everything in this story was going to be perfect! It definitely was. I’m jumping straight into book two knowing once it ends I will feel ripped apart. I am 100% obsessed! 

XxX- Laura 

Forever Falling by Jay Fields

5.0

The HEA I needed. Especially between these two! Reid and Landon are so perfect! Bringing everyone into this story just did it so much more justice. The emotions I have felt reading this series makes them even more my favorite. Plus we can’t forget about the spice. I think I laughed way too hard when every possible room of the house was fully stocked and ready to go! I won’t go into too much detail, because y’all just have to read it for yourself! But I really might have to pack up my bags and move to Sparrow Falls so I can have my HEA. I hope this series never ends! 
XxX- Laura

Devil's Sweetheart by Lexi Gray

4.5

First of all, That was wowwww, plus thank you for that. Summer of 2024?!?!
I think this Novella was amazing. So much spicy and a cliffhanger!! Always my favorite! All I know the way I looked jumped up so quick at then end, then done that's it! Heart stomped on! Devils sweet heart is a fast burning friend to lovers, Then add in the BD$M.. such a great read, I have loved everything I have read form Lexi! I am so happy there is going to be more. Obviously we can't be left the way we were.