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The Predator by J.L. Beck

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Predator is the 4th books in the Oakmount Elite Series. You need to read the Prey before starting The Predator as it’s a continuation of Elyse and Seb’s story. After the cliffhanger in The Prey I was so ready to get my questions answered in the Predator and I did. There were a lot of twists and turns that made the time pass in a blink of an eye. I really loved watching Ely grow from a shy quiet woman to a woman who can face her own demons. And my guy Seb, who is just so crazy, he will do anything to make Ely his for good. Is this a red flag? Yes, but I’m here for it. This is dark and bloody but our MC’s get the revenge they so desperately needed. 

Meet Me at Midnight by Max Monroe

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Meet Me At Midnight had me cackling like a sea witch from the very first chapter. Juniper our FMC has been in love with her best friend’s older brother Beau (MMC) since she first laid eyes on him. This was a lighthearted read that had me tearing through it to find out what spicy messages Beau and Juniper were sharing but simultaneously had me cracking up at the banter. I don’t know about you out I love the brothers best friend trope so much, and this hit the mark for me. Beau is definitely got the golden retriever vibes with a dirty mouth. Yummy. This was my first Max Monroe book, and it mostly definitely won’t be my last. 

The Unwanted Wife by L. Steele

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Unwanted Wife was the most beautiful mix of amazing characters, interesting plot, yummy spice and  questions. From the beginning I loved Skylar, she was amazingly kind but kept her struggles to herself. And the fact that she had a bakery called the Fearless Kitten with spicy names for pastries made me love her even more. Then we have Nate, a military veteran, who is poised to be CEO of his family company if he gets married.  The connection between Sky and Nate was solidified 10 years earlier when they shared a kiss, one that was never to happen. Because Sky is Ben’s younger sister and Nate is Ben’s best friend. Sky is a plus sized beauty who always thought Nate could never want her…..but he did. The absolute lengths that Nate went through to make sure that Sky was watched over made me love him even more. 

Now let me say Nate is an Alphahole, with a I’d burn the world for you mentally. Yummy. And what does Nate’s spicy side enjoy?? Primal play!! He can chase me in the garden any day. I really loved his book and characters. I’m so interested in what goes on in the Imperfect Marriage, I guess I know what my next read is. 

The Copper Valley Bro Code Series: Volume 1 by Pippa Grant

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What’s better than 1 book in the Copper Valley Bro Code series? 4 ! The Copper Valley Bro Code Collection Volume One had 4 of my favorite books from the series but let’s be real I  actually love them all. No matter what your tropes you are vibing with, this collection has it.  Are you feeling Brothers Best Friend/Fake Dating, then Wyatt and Ellie in Flirting with the Frenemy is all you.  Erin Mallon and Joe Arden pair perfectly as Wyatt and Ellie. How about hot underwear model/geeky girl? Then Beckett and  Sarah’s in Americas Geekheart is calling your name. Jason Clark was the perfect choice as Beckett and Erin Mallon once again killed it as Sarah. Maybe you have a hankering for a little Friends to Enemies to Lovers with a dash of hot baker/ staff sergeant. Then Dirty Talking Rival with have you falling in love with Grady and Annika. I wish Grady would talk my me the way he talked to his dough.  Virginia Rose had Annika’s personality down pat. And Jason Clarke was the perfect broody dirty talking baker. Or you could be vibing with Single Dad/Secret Heiress with a sprinkle of baseball fun. Then Tripp and Lila’s hilarious push/pull in Liar, Liar, Hearts on Fire for you. Joe Arden really shined (when doesn’t he though) as Tripp and Savannah Peachwood really captured Lila and her hilarious wit. Pippa Grant will always have you laughing while falling in love with the characters in her books. 

The Devil We Know by MercyAnn Summers

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Devil We Know was an action packed whirlwind of a book. It’s the fifth book in the End of World series, and could be read as a standalone. But I would recommend reading all the books so you know all the characters in the this book. I was loving Matt and Jessica’s relationship, it was explosive from the start. And when Jessica wasn’t taking any of Matt’s disappearing act and got reinforcements. The lengths Jessica went to, to make sure Matt was safe showed how much she cared for him. And all the secrets on both sides that came out had my head spinning. The you know the best part of this book and the series? The found family, everyone had each other’s back no matter what. This book had action from page one and it lasted all the way through, and I loved every second of it.  I really hope we hear Kaian and Camilla’s story in a future book, because the love/hate between them was so hot. 

Sinful Honor by Kat Bammer

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I love me some mafia romance and Sinful Honor is exactly what I love. It has abduction of the FMC (not by MMC), kidnapping OF FMC(by MMC), an obsessed touched her and die MMC and rival families! The story was great and really pulled you in, so much so I didn’t even realize I devoured 486 pages. I really enjoyed watching Gabe’s and Sophie’s love for each other grow through out the book. Was Gabe a man who did bad things? Yup. But did he also have a soft loving spot for Sophie from the moment he met her? You bet. And the toss a surprise baby in the mix and you are in for a ride. It took me one afternoon to tear through this book, and I regret nothing . I can’t wait to dig in to Alessandro and Fiona’s book Tainted Desire tonight! 

It's A Wonderful Midlife Crisis by Robyn Peterman

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

What a super fun spooky ride It’s a Wonderful Midlife Crisis was. Did I think I would be emotionally attached to a bunch of dead people? Nope. Did I? Yes! When Daisy figured out she could see the dead right before her 40th birthday, her whole life turned upside down in the best way. She had the most wonderful girlfriends that had her back and that loved her as much as she loved them. Not only is Daisy an amazing woman but a super loving soul. When I got to the last page I was beside myself, what happens next! Tell me. But you got me hooked so I will have to read the series to find out. Because I have to know what happens with Steve and Gideon.

Court of Heathens by K.A. Knight

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What happens when you accidentally summon a god while trying to trap an annoying demon? Well not what you expect when you’re trying to free the god and accidentally summon a dark creature. Court of Heathens was an amazing monster romance with the spice to match. I absolutely loved how Freya took charge not only when things got tough but in what she wanted in the bedroom. And she had three very hot beings who wanted to please her in every way. And was extremely delighted that my favorite God of Death, Mors made an appearance. The story pulled me in and had tears flowing down my face. Seeing what Freya did to save those she loved ripped my heart out but don’t worry I was put back together by the end. 

The Wife Situation by Lyra Parish

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

What a super fun billionaire romance The Wife Situation was. From the very beginning I loved Lexi, she reminded me of my bestie. She was funny and carefree, yet guarded her heart. And Easton was the perfect jerk billionaire turned sweet teddy bear. I love how Lexi is anti-love and Easton never makes it past day 14 dating someone. They had chemistry even if their first meeting ended with Lexi getting fired. They both had a love for classic cars which added so much fun to the book. Amy Hall and Marcio Catalano were great narrators that really captured Eason’s and Lexi’s personalities seamlessly. And can we talk about the epilogue, my head exploded! I didn’t see that coming at all, I love it when I can be surprised. I finished this book in one sitting and now I can’t wait to read The Friend Situation about Weston and Carlee.

Forged in Blood by Sadie Kincaid

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love Sadie Kincaid and when I saw she would be writing her first Paranormal/Fantasy book, I was intrigued. Because let’s be real she can write amazing spicy mafia, but would it translate? I’m here to tell you yes, yes it did. Forged in Blood had an amazing story that I got lost in, and the spicy was extra spicy because we got hot vampires! And the tropes are some of my favorite, bully, why choose and blood play. We have Ophelia who was always an outcast who spent her life in the foster system, but the bad things didn’t affect her huge kind heart. Then we have the commanders of the Ruby Dragon Society, Xavier, Axl and Malachi and their sire Alexandros. Each hot vampire has their own special bond with Ophelia once the guys stop being such jerks. As Sadie’s first Paranormal book, I knew it would be good but I didn’t know how good until it was over and I was screaming!! I loved everything about the book, the tropes were my jam and as always Sadie crafts amazing stories with the most tantalizing spice.