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Forever the Highlands by Samantha Young

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

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Book Title: Forever the Highlands Author: Samantha Young 
Series: The Highlands #6
Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️

The 6th and final book in the Highlands in almost here! I had the pleasure of reading this early, which I’m so grateful for, but I’m so sad the series is over!😭

I have been dying to read this one from the moment Samantha Young teased us with this pairing and it did not disappoint!!

This one follows Eilidh and Fyfe. Eilidh is Lewis’s sister and Fyfe is his best friend. They’ve known each other since early teens Eilidh has been in love with Fyfe all that time. Fyfe has always known about her crush but she’s his best friend’s little sister, he could never go there. But when the two of them start talking and texting privately after a chance encounter, they become so much closer. We get to see their friendship grow over 8 years. We see the tension build, the hurt, the fun moments and the missed moments. The “will they, won’t they” tension had me on the edge of my seat! 

Fyfe and Eilidh went through so much throughout this book, not just in their childhood but as adults too. Eilidh struggled a lot with being a young and famous actress. Learning how cruel the world can be really affected her mental health but I loved seeing her growth through the book. 

Fyfe has always said never wants a relationship, after being abandoned by his mother at a young age, he thought he could never love or commit to someone like that. But when he unexpectedly becomes a single dad, and Eilidh puts her feelings aside to help him, he sees that fatherhood has changed his perspective on who he can love. But will he be able to convince Eilidh that he loves her for her and not for helping him with his daughter?

I loved that Fyfe and Eilidh started off as friends, that they were there for each other in ways others couldn’t be. There’s just something so sweet about being childhood friends and having that trust in someone. 

I won’t say much about the suspense but just when you think it’s over something else happens, couldn’t predict it all 🤣

While I’m sad this series is over, it was a beautiful ending. Those epilogues were perfect!

This one also reiterated my love for Thane & Regan (Eilidh’s parents) I just love those two so much and I loved that we got to see so much of them again!
Losers: Part II by Harley Laroux

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Book Title: Losers Author: Harley Laroux
Series: Losers #2
Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Okay I think I have a new all time favourite! I am so in love with duet! Read both books in about 48 hours! Could not put them down!

I honestly don’t have words for how amazing this is!

While some might have an issue with how long these books are, I think they were the perfect length! When you have 5 main characters and POVs, you can’t skimp on anything. I loved that we POV on all of them, I loved being in their head and learning more about them. 

I loved that while the sex was even more spicer in this one, we got more scenes with them just bonding, together and as couples. I honestly don’t have a favourite guy, I love them all so much!🥺 My little broken boys found their happiness with their perfect match!

Jess grew so much in this one, she really came into herself and became more confident and comfortable with what she wanted. I loved that the boys helped her discover her true self. 

There was one scene in particular that had me tearing up, when Manson was dealing with a big part of childhood trauma, what he said in that scene got to me so much cause I’ve felt and sometimes still feel that way. While I don’t have the trauma they do I’ve definitely experienced those mental health battles and I really loved the way they all supported each other if they  were struggling. 

Definitely a lot more drama in this one but I loved every minute of it! The ending was perfect and karma really is a bitch 😏

Honestly if you love found family, why choose romance with lots of ⚔️🍆, that’s sweet, funny and heartfelt then you need to read this book!

Don’t forget to check the trigger warnings!
Losers: Part I by Harley Laroux

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

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Book Title: Losers Author: Harley Laroux
Series: Losers #1
Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

I have been looking for a books/series that gave me Fast & Furious vibes and this one certainly ticked all the boxes! Cause if you know me at all you know I’m obsessed with the movies, I rewatch all the time and cars are my biggest turn on! This is definitely darker and more kinkier but it still had the street racing, the hotted up cars and the found family closeness that I absolutely love! 

Okay so this one starts about 3 years after The Dare, which I highly recommend reading first! While all of them have sort of gone on with their lives, no one has forgotten that night. So when Jess has to move back home temporarily and she runs into the boys, all those feelings come rushing back. 

Jess was Manson, Lucas, Vincent and Jason’s bully in high school, she would torment them, along with her so called friends but what they don’t know, and what she’s been hiding secretly, is that she has always been drawn to them, they bring out her darkest fantasies and deepest feelings. 

When an incident occurs that causes her to really question who her real friends are and what she really wants/needs, it leads to a night of “punishment”. That brings back all those feelings from Halloween night and when the next day arrives none of them really want to go there separate ways. This then leads to a deal being made, they’ll help her with her current situation and she becomes their free use toy until they’ve fixed her problem. This deal opens her eyes to a world she never imagined she could be in and she loves every moment of it all!

Manson, Lucas, Vincent and Jason have my whole heart! I love them all so much, I honestly don’t have a favourite. I adore their relationships with each other. They are all together, which is so hot but I love that it’s not just about that, they’ve made themselves into family. Almost all of them have grown up with horrible, traumatic pasts but it’s bonded them together for life. 

I don’t think I realised how dirty this book was going to be but OMG I have never been so turned on 🥵 the sex scenes were so fucking hot! I never thought I was much into BDSM but after this, I think I have new kinks 🤣😏And this is barely scratching the surface on the spice, I know there’s still so much more to come and I can’t wait! And there’s just something about MM relationships that have me 🥵🥺 and not even the spice, just the way they are with each other has me swooning. 

I absolutely loved every moment of this book! It’s dark, it’s sweet, it’s funny, it’s emotional, it’s so kinky it’ll make you question yourself, and it’s got that hint of suspense/danger that I love! What more could you want!

What started as a deal has lead to real feelings for each other, that they’re all a little too scared to admit it to, but Jess was the missing piece to the puzzle that never knew was missing. I loved that it was multiple POV, that we got to really know them all and see them one on one outside of the spicy times. I’m curious and nervous to see how everything plays out!

Honestly I could go on and on about this book but I don’t want to spoil too much, going in kind of blind is the best way, though please check the trigger warnings! This is not for the faint of heart. 

I want to end this by saying that I have rewritten this review so many times, I can’t seem to put my thoughts into proper words, that actually make sense, about how much I truly loved this book! But if this tickles your fancy in way, then read it! You won’t be disappointed! 





The Dare by Harley Laroux

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dark fast-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? Yes

4.5

Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Okay why haven’t I read this sooner! I think I’m about to be obsessed with this series!

For a prequel novella it hit all the spots! Dark, twisted and kinky as fuck 🥵 definitely had me questioning myself but damn did I enjoy it!

The popular girl losing a dare to one of the losers she used to bully and being his slave for the night?! 

Jessica was a horrible bully to Manson and his friends so when the opportunity arose to push her past her limits, he couldn’t turn it down! God this was so fun! I loved that Jess kept trying to come up with a good reason not to do the things he wanted but boy did he know all her dark fantasies and he brought them to life, whether she was willing to admit she loved it or not!

I’m so curious to see how this plays out in the next books! And I need more group scenes!🥵

Definitely check your trigger warnings for this one as it’s definitely not for everyone.  
Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse

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lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Okay this was just what I needed! This wasn’t even on my radar until I saw that a book box was doing a spicy SE of it and now I absolutely need it!

This was a short but fun, extra spicy and a little emotional, holiday romance about mistaken identity, a night full of discovering your true fantasies and an adorable polyamorous relationship blooming!

I loved the representation/diversity, a plus size heroine, a Polynesian, and 2 bisexual men! 

I haven’t read many MMF books but after this need to read more! The spicy was phenomenal! Like you’ll need a cold shower after 🥵 but man did I love all the sweet moments!

This is a perfect holiday read! A must read for anyone looking for something sweet, fun, a whole lot spicy with just the right amount of emotional moments. 
Gifted To His Dad by J. Wilder

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

4.0

Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Looking for something short and filfthy to add to your reading goal? Then definitely check this one out!

As the title suggests this is a MFM holiday romance novella and it is oh so good!

It starts off sweet but it’ll have you 🥵🥵 by the end!

Cole and Griffin are not related, griffin is Cole’s stepdad who came into his life when he was 19 and they’ve always had a special bond, nothing romantic but they love each other and have been looking for the perfect girl to complete their lives. 

Enter Eve, Cole’s girlfriend, who joins him on small vacation to meet his stepdad. After an embarrassing first encounter the sparks start to fly and will they be able convince Eve that they both want her forever? 

I highly recommend this book! It was so fun! And absolutely filthy, in the best way! 
Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder

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funny mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️

This has been on my TBR since it came out and I’m glad I finally read it!

I will admit this took me longer than I expected to get through, I don’t know whether it was a me thing or not but I was enjoying it while reading but whenever I put it down, I had to really force myself to pick it back up. 

I was expecting a bit more from the mystery/suspense aspect but that fell a little flat for me. The mystery was dragged out from the beginning and I don’t think it was fully explained until way later and even then it was vague, for me at least, and I think it could have been a slightly shorter book.  

I did really enjoy Laney and Grant. They had chemistry from the get go and it was such a slow burn! But the banter between was the best! And the spice! 🥵

I absolutely loved the Foxx family and Hadley (if her book is with who if think it is, I will die!). They were all so close and immediately let Laney in, even not knowing much about her or the trouble she might bring them. 

Overall if you like small town romance with a bit of suspense, great spice and found family vibes then definitely check it out!
The Christmas List by Maren Moore

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️

I admit I’m not overly into Christmas books but I’ve enjoyed Maren’s other books and this one sounded cute so I thought what heck let’s try it. And it was so cute and fun! I’m so glad I read it!

This is the 3rd book in the Strawberry Hollows series, you don’t need to read the others to enjoy this one. This one follows Josie, a primary school teacher obsessed with Christmas and Wyatt a grumpy, single dad. Josie and Wyatt were high school sweethearts before they broke up and he moved away. Fast forward 8 years and he’s back in town with his 5 year old daughter and finds out Josie is he’s daughter’s teacher. Throw in a bunch of fun Christmas activities, and all those old feelings come back for both of them. 

This was such a cute read! I love second chance romances and I loved the way these two got back together! I love that in novellas there’s no dragging things out or other drama, it’s just cute, fun and steamy!

I definitely recommend adding this to your Christmas TBR! I will definitely be going back to read the first 2 books!
A Curse of Fate by Jaymin Eve

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️

A Curse of Fate is the first in Jaymin Eve’s new Shifter City series, about a young woman on the run who can never bond with her fated mates or risk dying and her 4 alpha mates who will do anything to claim her!

I am fully obsessed! This is only my second series by Jaymin and just like the first one, I am hooked! I seriously didn’t want this book to end! I was dragging out the last 50% to make it last longer!

This is actually only the second why choose romance I’ve read, and while the group dynamics were minor in this one, I just know when things heat up it’s going to amazing!

I also loved the aspect of not all of Emme’s mates wanting to bond, it creating a unique atmosphere and I’m so here for it! You just know the reluctant ones are gonna fall so hard!

So far Kellen is my favourite, I mean who doesn’t love a golden retriever whose dark side only comes out for those he loves!

But I also loved hunter, he’s a true alpha, bossy, controlling but so gone for her!

Slade and Fin have me so intrigued, both are so closed off and neither of them want their fated mate but you know it’s kind of inevitable. And with what happens at the end?!! I just know that’s gonna bring out the protective instincts big time!

Highly recommend if you enjoy fated mates, why choose with 4 hot alphas, lots of forced proximity and storyline to keep you hooked!

Cannot wait for the next one! April is so far away though 😫
Broken Harbor by Catherine Cowles

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️

“Life isn’t perfect. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows. It’s about finding people who will weather the storm with you. Who will find ways to dance in the rain.”

Catherine Cowles has done it again! I have fallen madly in love this beautiful book and more in love with the Colsons!

I had a feeling I would love this one! I mean a single mom hiding for her ex, a cocky hockey hero and the cutest kid ever! Who wouldn’t fall for that!

They were two people who have been hurt and broken before finding a safe harbor in each other. I just loved Cope and Sutton so much! They were so perfect for each! He made her and Luca feel safe and loved, and she brought back genuine happiness in his life and gave him a family to spoil. 

The moments with Cope and Luca were my favourites! Those two were instant friends that became so much more! The dad scene was beautiful, had me teary eyed 

Can I join the Colson family?! I love them all so much!! They are the most caring family and I love all interactions with them! And Lolli is such a hoot! She really needs her own book at this point 🤣

Can we talk about the spice?! This one might the spiciest one yet and I’m so here for it!🥵

For once I didn’t try to guess the bad guy, I just went along with the story but man were there some plot twists that I didn’t see coming!😱

This is a must read for anyone who loves small town suspense!
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