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Double Masked by Bridget Hale

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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

Oh my gosh I was not ready to fall absolutely in love with Alpha and Tango…..but I did!!!  Please read the novella Double Reverse first because you are gonna need the background for Double Masked. Dabria hasn’t seen Alpha, Tango, Whiskey , Echo or Romeo since the night in the cemetery. As Dabria is looking for some beignets she finds herself with Alpha and Tango. We really get to know so much about both the guys including their actual names. In case you’re wondering if there is any spice in Double Masked…. You will be glad to know it’s got plenty. And can I say, Holy crap! I was not prepared for that cliffhanger!!! Dabria!!! Well I’ll just sit here and wait for book three because now I don’t know what to do with myself…..

The Wildflower by J.L. Beck

challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

Oh My God!!!! The Wildflower you had me on the damn edge of my seat the entire time!!!! You have to read The Wallflower before you start The Wildflower so you know exactly what happening. At the start of The Wildflower you have all sorts of questions. Who’s her brother? Is Bel ok? What about her mom? But by the end you are questioning a whole lot more, whose parents are who? Who’s this rando relative? Does Sebastian like Bel’s friend? And just like you would expect from J.L. Beck the spice in this book is scorching hot. Drew is just as crazy and unhinged as he was in The Wallflower, but Bel is not talking any of his BS this time around.  The absolute twists in this book had me shook! I did not see that ending coming at all, buts that’s the way I like it. Don’t forget to read the epilogue and bonus epilogue there is some excellent spice in there! I can’t wait to see what the next Oakmont Elite book has in store.

Declan by Cala Riley

challenging dark 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? No

4.0

Ohhh man this was a great book!!! The twists and turns, the tense moments, the action! This is a slow burn so be prepared for that. Oh man, I devoured this in one afternoon. We have Nikita who was given to the Yakuza to pay a debt her father had. She was taught her only worth was her virtue and she was punished with a very heavy hand. She wasn’t loved by anyone in her family because feelings were a weakness. The Yakuza didn’t want a Russian in their home so they sent her with the Irish. Declan was in charge for overseeing her, and he took it very seriously. Went an attack took place while wife of other heads of the syndicate were around the leader of the Yakuza blamed Nikita. Instead of taking her life Declan offered to marry her to bring her in to the family. Neither of them wanted to be married but it was the only way for her to leave with her life. Watching the growth of Nikita and Declan’s relationship was so stressful because the communication was not there. But with the help of friends the figure it out and the HEA is everything you could want. This kept me on the edge the entire time, the story was amazing! 

Puck Block by S.J. Sylvis

challenging emotional 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

5.0

Oh my gosh this is a truly pure brother’s best friend with some spice sprinkled in. Ford has been best friends with Emory since they were kids, he became part of the family. Taytum is Emory’s little sister who always wanted to be around the boys and she always had a crush on Ford. For all of school Ford and Emory have done everything in their power to keep guys away from her and she is sick of it. Over the summer Taytum finds out she is a type 1 diabetic after an episode which causes everything to change for her. Ford became so overbearing with making sure she is taking her medication and tracking her sugar (it’s low key sweet), it was driving her insane. This book is slow burn and the character development made me love Ford so damn much with his loyal heart and his unwavering care of Taytum.   This book was an emotional roller coaster for me, I was irritated, I was excited, I was mad, I was worried, I was hopeful, I was emotional ( I admit I did have tears falling a few times), and all these emotions put together equals an amazing book! I tore through this book in a few hours and I’m heartbroken it over, it was that good. I  love the other 2 books in the Bexley U series but Puck Block is now my absolute favorite. 

Mr. Wicked by Marni Mann

challenging reflective 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? Yes

3.5

When a professed playboy and anti relationship Greyson sees Jovana at a bar with his friends he knows he wants her in his bed STAT. There was chemistry from the very first moment, they were drawn to each other. Jovana is a good girl and she always gives her heart quickly when there is a connection. Greyson convinces Jovana to come back to his place after her shift finishes, and she decides to do it because she feels something between them. The hook up is hot and dirty but jerk face Greyson tells her it was just for tonight and he’s not interested in anything more. Jovana tells him to shove it and leaves because F him. Greyson takes a break from work to go on a yacht with some friends and 6 hot women, but a video is leaked and his antics causes his company Hooked to go in to panic mode. It’s decided by crisis management and is two best friends that he needs to settle down to change the narrative gain back business. And who’s the gal that they want to pull in to this? Jovana of course, and she agrees because she still has feelings. Most of this book Greyson is a huge A-hole to Jovana and her just trying so hard to break down his walls. Do t worry in the end you get your HEA. 

Make Him by Kelly Finley

adventurous challenging 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

4.75

Oh my gosh this books was epic. There was soo much spice and it started in the first freaking chapter!!! Scarlett and Luca meet in a sex club a year ago where they hooked up several times in front of an audience. It was one night and Scarlett thought she’d never see him again, but she did a year later. They came face to face when she was brought in to be his adorable daughter’s bodyguard. Luca wants her but doesn’t allow himself to have her. Luca’s best friend Zar have a particular relationship, they met in college. The relationship between Zar and Luca is so hot, then you toss in Scarlett and OMG things explode! I loved everything about this book, I had me hooked from the beginning and keep my attention through out. The story was so good and you fall in love with everyone and you root for the HEA.

Double Reverse by Bridget Hale

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Oh man, was this whirlwind of a book! It’s a novella so it’s short but let me tell you Bridget Hale stuffed in so much spicy you will not believe it. Dabria, a curved FMC went to Savannah for a getaway even though her friend bailed. She goes on a tour to Bonaventure Cemetery and feels eyes are in her, and they are. 5 sets. She is snatched up by a masked man in military uniform. He tells her he’s there to protect her because her ex has gotten himself in trouble. Alpha, Echo, Romeo, Tango and Whiskey are adamant that she’s theirs  but she belongs to Tango. OMG the absolute wild 6 way in the mausoleum had my panties melting off!!!  I cannot wait to read Double Masked to see where the story leads! 

The Knockout by Bella Matthews

emotional hopeful sad 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? No

5.0

I don’t know about you but I was so excited to get the story of Grace (the good twin) and Ares!! Their relationship started at Everly’s wedding when she decided to do something she would never do. When Ares asks her to come up to his room, Grace can’t say no. The spend the night talking and eating all the stolen goodies from the wedding. When she leaves for her dream job Grace and Ares text, call and FaceTime like crazy. Ares decides to visit Grace for her birthday in London and sees that’s she’s not doing well. My heart was so sad for Grace, she was a people pleaser, making sure to take care of everyone but never taking care of herself. And Ares may be the god of war but he was the god of my heart in the book. Another hit by Bella Matthews!

Sanctum by Jane Henry

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

Sanctum is the second book in the Wicked Vows series. This book follows Aleksandr and Harper. Aleksandr needs to marry for connections which is normal in the Bratva, he arranges a marriage between himself and Harper BIanchi. The only thing is when they are introduced she has no idea that she is being married off. Harper’s family is unloving and cruel to her, so she has walls built to protect herself. Alexs  and Harper’s relationship is tense at the beginning because she is known to run, but once he finds out why, his heart softens to her. Aleksandr is very much a “touch her and die” kinda husband, and I’m here for it. Sanctum has spice, action and a hell of a great story. This is an amazing book, I can’t wait for Sedition and to get to know another Romanov brother. 

Sleet Princess by S.J. Tilly

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Sleet princess starts with the best meet cute ever when Luke sees Natalie in the gym. Is she working out? Hell no, she’s reading a book on a weight bench. That my kinda girl. When Luke sees her later floating in the ocean and he just has to go over and shoot his shot. The banter between these two is top notch, I was cackling! And the Blizz bang?!?!?! Dead!! Sleet Princess was the perfect mix of fun banter and steamy hook ups. I’m so sad that this is the last book in the Sleet series but I know that SJ Tilly will have something new and amazing to obsess over in no time.