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Promiscuous Lies by T.L. Smith, Kia Carrington-Russell

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

Promiscuous Lies had me a panting mess from the first few chapters. Posie is a single mom who dances a few times a week to put food on the table. She loves her son Bentley more than life itself and it shows. When she meets her boss Dutton for the first time she’s not impressed, yeah he’s hot but he’s an A-hole. Dutton runs several high end invite only gentlemen’s clubs, including Pearl where Posie works. The vibe is definitely enemies to lovers but our hottie Dutton falls first. He is so used to getting exactly what he wants that when Poise repeatedly tells him “No”, he’s a goner. There’s lots of delicious spice and the plot is just as amazing. There’s just something about a dangerous man who knows his way around a knife, am I right?  Another 5-star book from T.L. Smith and Kia Carrington-Russel. 

Solving Lara by Bay Sinclair

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.5

Solving Lara had me hooked, it’s a Murder Mystery weekend with Doms and Subs paired up to solve the murder. And oh my gosh is the spicy top tier, Lara loves the punishment and pain that her Dom Camden gives her. I really enjoyed the mystery and detective work mixed with all the spice. Lara is 45, which I loved that she wasn’t super young like most books. This is kinda a kinky love story and I’m here for it. 

Shattered Innocence by Sara Cate

adventurous dark fast-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

Oh Sara Cate, how are always able to bring the heat in every book you write?? Shattered Innocence was a spicy MFF Cinderella retelling and so much is packed in to the 170 pages. Birdie is being auctioned off to the highest bidder by her evil stepmother Clarissa, her stepsister (and lover) Violet will do anything to save her from being sold to an evil man. Violet asked her old hook up buddy Alaric if he would bid and win Birdie to save her. The stepmother is obviously horrible and has stipulations that must be met for who ever wins Birdie. I love that Violet is an alpha and so is Alaric, and they both want to Birdie to themselves, but find sharing is so much more fun. I could not put this down, this twisted retelling had me all hot and bothered. This was my first MFF and I think I’ve found my new favorite trope. 

Holy Hearts by Amanda Richardson

adventurous challenging hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

I was so ready to finally read Malakai Ravage’s story and boy was I in for a treat!!!!! When 2 childhood BFF’s  (Kai and Julian) share a kiss freshman year in college, everything changed and Kai ran. When they see each other 17 years later, Kai is a headmaster (single) and Julian is married to Sophie. What Kai learns is that Sophie is a hotwife and he finds himself drawn to her but Julian too.  The chemistry between the three of them is freaking scorching hot. I swear, I was a puddle after every spicy encounter. I love that Kai and his brothers all still spend time together, even if all are paired off.  There’s so much more to this story than the spice. Kai is amazing at his job and stands up for each and every student, which made me love him even more. Am I sad this is the end of the Ravaged Castle series? Hell yeah I am. But Holy Hearts was the cherry top of the damn sundae of the series. 

Finding Home: A small town, single dad, rockstar romance by Lauren Rowe

adventurous challenging funny hopeful reflective sad 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

Every new Lauren Rowe book becomes my new favorite and Finding Home was no exception. Caleb, a drumming rock god with a soft spot for family finds himself in a situation he didn’t see coming. When Claudia (one night stand) passes away leaving her adorable daughter Raine without the only parent she knows, C-Bomb (Caleb) is ready to step up. What he doesn’t expect is that Claudia’s BFF Aubrey, would be the life line that both Raine and Caleb needed to survive. Aubrey is a huge rule follower and Caleb is not but he’s trying to be better for his daughter. Watching the lengths Caleb goes to fight for his daughter when her evil paternal grandfather wanted custody, just for the money. I’m sorry you can’t tell me it’s hot to read about a huge tattooed man coloring with his daughter. Swoon. The spice was spicing and oh man does C- Bomb deliver. Andi Arndt and Sean Masters rocked this audio book. Sean’s gruff deep voice is beyond hot! 

His in the Dark by Willow Winters

adventurous challenging 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

I freaking devoured His in the Dark by Willow Winters in one afternoon. I love all things Hades and Persephone and this book is the best retelling yet. Imagine having The Lord of the underworld wanting you so badly he has you stolen in the night? Oh my god yes! I loved seeing all my favorites from Greek mythology like Zeus, Demeter, Cerberus, Hermes, Hekate, and of course Hades and Persephone. Watching the lengths that Hades went through to acquire and keep Persephone was swoon worthy. Watching him make her his equal, his Queen had me melt in to a damn puddle. This is slow burn but once Persephone gives in to her desire for Hades, it’s on. This is slow burn but the build up was exquisite torture and I loved it. Be prepared for the cliffy at the end, we will have to patient until book 2 , His in the Fire is released in 2026. 

Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown

adventurous challenging 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

4.0

I went in to savage lands blind, and I was not prepared for this ride. Bexley/Brex is one bad ass woman, she was raised to fight and she could take down most men. The thing I think I loved the most was the cast of characters in Halalhaz (prison). From the old Druid, to the sweet demon, to the kind fae, to the brownie, they all made the story way more intriguing. Now let’s talk about Warwick Farkas, am I kinda in love with this killing machine? Yes, yes I am. Something about the fighting til the death in the pit had me on the edge. And knowing that Brex went in the pit and won was amazing, I’m always here for a strong FMC. This was such a great start to a series because that cliff hanger left me screaming! I’m starting book 2 soon because I need to know what happens to Brex. 

Luca: The Bianchi Brothers by L.M. Fox

adventurous challenging 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

4.0

Luca is book one in the new Bianchi Brothers series and I’m here for it. I wouldn’t say it’s mafia but maybe mafia adjacent. Luca and his siblings fled Italy and made a new life for themselves in Virginia, far away from their father. Luca is an incredibly talented metal worker, and knew that any relationships he had would be in danger. Luca always thought he’d be alone, he didn’t want to repeat what happened with his brother and his ex wife. But in walks in Jillian, an amazing nurse who helped him in the ER when he came in. They immediately clicked but Jillian felt there was no way this incredibly hot man would be interested in a single mother of three. They both wanted each other, but took their time to give in to their desires. I think my favorite part about this book was watching Luca build relationships with all three of the kids and going above and beyond for them. I really love this book. I flew through it and I’m sad it’s done. I can not wait for book 2, The Hunter to come out!

Falling for the Forward: A Fake Marriage Hockey Romance by Brenda Rothert

challenging funny hopeful fast-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

4.0

Falling For The Forward was such a great read. Although the book is under 200 pages, so much detail is packed in. Suki took a job as a nanny for 3 little girls who lost their mom. Those 3 little girl live with their uncle Carter who is a professional hockey player. My favorite thing about Falling For The Forward was the found family, the bonds that Suki’s friends made with the girls was so special. And Carter, the way he fought to keep the 3 girls with him, even if it meant a marriage of convenience was something else. Now the actual star of the whole book was Darling the not a micro pig. I was cackling at Darlings and Carters matching sweaters! 

Silver Fox by Stevie Sparks

adventurous mysterious fast-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

4.5

Hot damn Silver Fox was spicy Valentine Day read. When Skye comes home to see her long term boyfriend and her sister all tangled up, she was devastated. She packs up her and her adorable kitty Bryaxis (IYKYK) and goes to a hotel to lick her wounds. When Skye decides to go down to the bar and have a few drinks she didn’t think her ex would show up. When he cornered her and wouldn’t back off a very hot Silver Fox named Silas pulled him off her and had him tossed in jail. The chemistry was hot from the jump and boy did daddy Silas have a whole lot to offer ( hello Jacob’s ladder), and gave Skye everything he had.  There’s a great twist in here and for a novella Stevie Sparks did a great job mixing the delicious smut with a really interesting story. There’s an epilogue, you have to read it!