*If you have not read CAELIAN do not go any further, it must be read first*
When Bella J. concluded Caelian my jaw was on the floor Intense & emotional
*If you have not read CAELIAN do not go any further, it must be read first*
When Bella J. concluded Caelian my jaw was on the floor and my heart was a mess. The Prologue for HIS BRIDE, picking up where Caelian concluded, left me feeling exactly the same, heartbroken and with tears. Bella J. certainly knows how to get the emotions flowing early, and she definitely does it in the conclusion to Caelian and Giana's story.
The Del Rossa family is in turmoil, hearts are broken, anger is rife, and yet life must still continue. But how? Caelian and Giana are at loggerheads, even more than before, the tension between them could be cut with a knife. They are both feeling an immeasurable amount of guilt and pain over what has happened, but they are also fighting their own inner demons. While Caelian is hiding his true emotions behind his humour, Giana takes matters into her own hands, which could have disastrous consequences.
This story took me on the proverbial rollercoaster ride of emotions. One minute I was in tears, the next I was in a rage, then suddenly I was laughing out loud at Caelian and Isaia's hilarious back and forth banter. As the suspense builds family loyalties are tested, truths are revealed, and lives are in danger. All through the ongoings Caelian and Giana's chemistry intensifies, their heat sizzles, and their love for each other fours from the pages, but is it a love that has no future? Only time will tell.
Once again Bella J. has delivered a story I couldn't put down. The Del Rossa's have become one of my favourite fictional families, there is never a dull moment with them, and the love they have for each other is boundless. HIS BRIDE was an exceptional read. There is only on Del Rossa left now, Isaia, and I can't wait for his story to be told.
This is the way to start a new series. CONFLICTED is the first entry in Lark Taylor's series"Born to be enemies. Fated to be mates."
WOW! JUST WOW!
This is the way to start a new series. CONFLICTED is the first entry in Lark Taylor's series Hopeless Blessed, and it was an unputdownable and addictive read. A fated mates, forbidden, enemies to lovers, touch him and die, paranormal romance which pulled on all my emotions. The tears started during the Prologue and continued throughout the entire story; such was the power of Lark's beautiful words.
"I need to be loved, dammit. Why is that so much to ask for?"
One is an angel, the other a demon, sworn enemies yet fated mates. The battle of Hell was about to change everything for angel and leader of the Seraphim Micah, especially when a stunning demon catches his eye and tugs on every one of his senses. It cannot be!!! How could fate match an angel and a demon? Despite being enemies, this match was absolutely EVERYTHING, no matter how hard they tried to fight it Micah and Nox were perfect for each other, the angel who had given up on love and the demon who never wanted a mate.
Micah and Nox couldn't have been any more opposite, forbidden, yet the pull to each other is endless as they fight a neverending battle to ignore it. How can you fight something that is predestined .... you can't. I adored the push and pull between them, their incredible banter, the possessiveness, the adoration, their unalive love language (IYKYK), and their heat and chemistry which were both otherworldly. It was their pain and suffering that truly wreaked havoc on my heart, especially everything that Micah had had to endure of the millennia, their absolute determination, once they got their hearts in the right place, to prove that angels and demons could be mates irrespective of any laws forbidding it.
I have loved every book in this amazing world Lark has created, but CONFLICTED has skyrocketed to the top as my favourite, yes, even surpassing Patience which featured Ferry and Leo. It is a story heavy on emtion, complex, but it also had some wonderful lighthearted moments. I loved catching up with characters from Lark's previous book, and meeting all the new characters, some of which already have me intrigued.
If CONFLICTED is an example of the Hopeless Blessed series and how addictive the stories are going to be .... I say, bring them on!
Could REBELLIOUS have been any better? Definitely not!!
I've been waiting for this story and KE Osborn smashed it out of theThe Prospect & The Princess
Could REBELLIOUS have been any better? Definitely not!!
I've been waiting for this story and KE Osborn smashed it out of the ballpark. A forbidden, friends to lovers, opposites attract, MC romance which was non-stop action from beginning to end. An emotional read which had me shedding tears, sniggering, and ready to through my kindle in rage.
Noah Drake grew up with a loving mother and an abusive father, until one moment changed it all. Noah found himself in foster care where he met his nemesis Atlas, who would come back to haunt him later in life. Noah is a spontaneous person, often acting without thinking, which gets him into a lot of trouble. A chance meeting with Dutch, a wise one, turned his life around and now he is a prospect for LA Defiance MC. Born and raised at the club, Rhyan Bennett is the club's princess, Dutch's daughter, and completely off limits. She's sweet, independent, and tired of the protection she receives from the club members, she wants a life.
Noah and Rhyan have an amazing chemistry and as mutual attraction, yet they both know they must stay away from each other, but it's a struggle. As their friendship deepens staying in the platonic zone only gets harder. I loved the sweetness they shared, the tension that was building between them, and the eventual heat they shared, they were explosive. Just when things seem to be running smoothly Noah's ugly past rears its ugly head, and his future with Defiance is in doubt, especially when he acts before he thinks.
REBELLIOUS was everything I had hoped for in Noah's story and so much more. My emotions were screaming on that proverbial rollercoaster ride, and I loved every minute of it. There was intensity, heartache, friendship, family, camaraderie, drama, suspense, and of course love. Yet again, KE Osborn has delivered a story I simply devoured, it was addictive and intoxicating.
Next up is Suspicious, Loki's story, and I'm already tapping my fingers waiting for that one.
If you love spice and steam and everything in between, plus emotions and a touch of love, then this is the AntholSpice & steam & everything in between
If you love spice and steam and everything in between, plus emotions and a touch of love, then this is the Anthology for you. STEAMY EVER AFTER brings together eight authors and some delicious novellas, short stories, and full-length novels to add some sizzle to your day. Four of the authors I had previously read and four were new to me. A wonderful compilation from these talented authors.
I don't know where to begin. Aurora Rose Reynolds had my eyes watering before I even started the story. The Dedication An emotional journey of healing
I don't know where to begin. Aurora Rose Reynolds had my eyes watering before I even started the story. The Dedication was beautiful, so I knew KING OF NOTHING would give my emotions a battering. This is a story of grief, the road to healing, and the unexpected connection between two strangers from different worlds.
Elora Barlow is grieving the loss of her mum in her own way. She's taking a trip to visit all the places her mum wanted to see. Roman is also grieving, the loss of his brother devastated him, flying across the country was his solution to get away from everything. When the two meet a tentative friendship forms and a journey of heling begins. Right from the start I loved Elora, while her life had been turned upside down she remained strong and determined to honour her mother's dream. I wasn't too sure about Roman at first, but he definitely grew on me.
Emora and Roman's friendship/relationship evolved at a sweet slowburn pace. The chemistry was palpable and its intensity increased as they spent more time together. Elora is kind and caring, while Roman is moody and stubborn, yet from the moment he meets Elora his main priority is her safety, much to her annoyance. Roman falls first and he shows her through his actions, if only he could tell her his feelings for her aloud. I loved that through their journey together they began to heal and find an unexpected love.
There was so much about KING OF NOTHING which I loved. Yes, it made me cry, but it also inspired, showed the inner strength a person can find in their time of sorrow. It was a beautiful story of grief, mourning, healing, taking a risk and finding love. A MUST READ and TOP TEN read for 2024.
If there's one thing I've learned from reading Karla Sorensen's books, it's that they are emotional, passionate, and includeBeautiful slowburn romance
If there's one thing I've learned from reading Karla Sorensen's books, it's that they are emotional, passionate, and include wonderful humour. After reading The Best Laid Plans, book #1 in the The Best Men series, I knew that book #2 THE BEST OF ALL was going to push my emotions, and it certainly did. A grumpy/sunshine, hate to love, he falls first romance which had me laughing, sighing, shedding a few tears, and growling in frustration.
Two years ago Zoe Valentine and Liam Davies were celebrating the birth of Chris and Amie's daughter, Mira. Jump to present day and they have just received the news that they are to be Mira's guardians, after the tragic death of her parents. Zoe already knew this was going to happen, but Liam was completely blindsided, he never wanted children and couldn't understand why his best friend had chosen him for this role.
I loved Zoe, Liam and Mira from the outset. Zoe was a sweetheart, even though she was grieving her best friend and was recovering from a recent divorce, she took on the role of caring for Mira with gusto. She wore her heart on her sleeve and gave her love unconditionally, even when she was constantly reaching the point of exhaustion. Liam comes across as being grumpy, cold, and closed off, he has his reasons, and they are heartbreaking. Discovering Zoe struggling and nearing breaking point he finally steps up and joins her in caring for Mira, but in separate houses. Beneath the facade he shows is a man with a heart of gold, one who would do anything for both Mira and Zoe. He really was a giant teddy bear behind the armour he wore. Mira is an adorable little girl, not quite understanding that her parents wouldn't be coming home. The relationship she had with Liam was beautiful, she had him wrapped around her little finger.
I adored the friendship/relationship that developed between Zoe and Liam. While they had known each other for years, there was always some between them, but the was something more that neither was willing to admit. Naturally, spending time together brings out a torrent of emotions, feelings they weren't ready to admit, Zoe because she had just come out of a messy divorce and Liam because he had always told himself he didn't want to find love. Would it take a precocious little girl to bring together two adults who deserved to have love in their lives?
For lovers of emotional, slowburn romances, THE BEST OF ALL is definitely the one for you. A beautiful story of grief, understanding, acceptance and love. A top read for 2024.
CUNNING VOWS, book #3 in the Lethal Vows series was just BRILLIANT. Talk about fast paced, plenty of action, sizzlinCunning and Lethal
Talk about WOW!!
CUNNING VOWS, book #3 in the Lethal Vows series was just BRILLIANT. Talk about fast paced, plenty of action, sizzling heat, sublime characters, explosive chemistry, volatile banter, and tension that could be sliced with a knife. This book had it all and so much more, T.L. Smith and Kia Carrington-Russell blew my mind.
Anya Ivanov is no angel and doesn't proclaim to be. She is badass to the core and proud of it. Raised in a man's world, she's the first to step forward and put a man in his place. She is a lover of everything beautiful, don't let that fool you though, she's both cunning and lethal. Anya is a strong, independent, and extremely sexual woman, trust doesn't come easily especially when River Bently enters her life. River is very much like Anya; he doesn't suffer fools. He's just as cunning and lethal, "shoot first, ask questions later" should be his motto. When he sees something he wants he won't stop until he gets it, and that includes Anya. In their world money can buy anything, but can it buy happiness and love?
CUNNING VOWS is not for the feint hearted, it's dark, violent, and right in your face. There's no holding back in the explosive heat or smexyness either, Anya and River certainly burn up the pages. A lot is packed into this story, so many twists and turns I didn't see coming. Anya's strength and River's persistence are what I loved most about this book; I love it when the characters are equally matched.
Another MUST READ from these talented authors. Next up is Deranged Vows, Alek Ivanov's story.
If there is one thing I'm always assured of when I pick up an Eden Summers book it is that IREMY ... unputdownable
This review is for the ebook & audio
If there is one thing I'm always assured of when I pick up an Eden Summers book it is that I'm in for an emotional whirlwind of a ride. Eden upheld this tradition with RENY, the tenth addition to her Hunting Her world. Having the ability to listen as I read only submerged me deeper into this captivating dark mafia romance.
Olivia "Ollie" Pelosi works with her father at the family funeral home, it is her duty to prepare the bodies. She enjoys her solitude, is a bit of an introvert, spending most of her time either at home or work. Something strange has been happening at night at the funeral home which leads her to do some investigating, and has her meeting Remy Costa, a member of the Italian Mafia. While their first meeting is not under the greatest of circumstances, it doesn't take long for the sparks to fly between the two, but Remy believes that he would never be good enough for her.
As they spend more time together the connection between them grows, emotions become conflicted, and their banter becomes both personal and humourous. I love that Ollie pushes Remy, but he doesn't have any of it, even though all he wants to do is claim her. I admired how Remy brought Ollie out of her shell, she gained confidence and didn't hold back on any of her thoughts. Remy fell hard and fast, he's possessive, if not obsessive, thoughts and actions often causing concern for his "family". Ollie and Remy are the classic couple: even though they knew they should stay away from one another it was an impossibility. The chemistry between them was explosive, but their slowburn was sublime.
Maxine Mitchel and D.C. Cole were the perfect narrators to portray Ollie and Remy. I enjoyed the humour, dramas, and sensitivity they brought to their characters. Maxine brilliantly voiced Ollie's naivety, vulnerability, and stubbornness, while D.C. Cole expertly brought out Remy's gruffness, dominance, and possessiveness as well as his tenderness. O loved the tones of their voices and their delivery, I couldn't imagine two more perfect narrators for this story.
REMY is as MUST READ!! Eden Summers knows the secrets to delivering an UNPUTDOWNABLE read: keeping her readers hooked with relatable characters, addictive storylines, plenty of sexual tension and heat, and ensures a conclusion which elicits the thought ... WTF!!! REMY was pure Eden Summers magic, a novel that needs to be read.
So much emotion. Laughter, tears, and anger, ripping my heart to shreds, yet healing it at the same time.
What you can expeSo much emotion - exceptional
So much emotion. Laughter, tears, and anger, ripping my heart to shreds, yet healing it at the same time.
What you can expect: ✅ Plus Size Heroine ✅ Golden Retriever Hero ✅ Body Positivity/Shaming ✅ Hilarious Pranks ✅ Wonderful Banter
DROPPING THE MITTS, book #5 in Lasairiona McMaster's Cedar Rapids Raccoons, was written with sympathy, understanding, and empathy. She certainly knows how to draw out her reader's emotions, and this story was the perfect example. There were fun times, heartbreaking times, sarcastic and witty banter, great friendships, and plenty of love. This was such a wonderful read, and I'm not ashamed to say the tears flowed through the latter parts of this book.
Penelope Lindstrom is a plus sized woman who has dealt constantly with strangers shaming her because of her weight. I adored her, she's fiercely strong minded, a fighter, a woman who knows how to and definitely does speak her mind. Penelope is a funny, beautiful woman, I couldn't get enough of her. Tate Myers, wow what a man!! Fiercely determined, humble, strong yet vulnerable, he was the golden retriever any woman would want.
The moment they met there was a chemistry between Penelope and Tate, but family history changes everything. With Penelope back in his orbit Tate's dogged determination is on full show, but Penelope is having nothing to do with him. The ongoing prank war between them was absolutely hilarious, the glitter and the mustard pranks had me in fits of laughter. It was Tate's constant protectiveness of Penelope which won my heart, he saw her, her nature, her beauty within. I loved watching their relationship evolve, especially when tragedy struck. The heat, when it finally happened, was sizzling, just like I knew it would be. What I loved the most though, was the gradual build of their relationship and the fact they had many hurdles to jump to achieve as HEA.
DROPPING THE MITTS, to me, is mandatory reading. The two main characters are so likeable and easy to relate to. The secondary characters, Tate's hockey teammates and their girlfriends, were incredible, one huge found family, always there when they were needed, even when they weren't. The love, support, even their antics, became a vital part of Tate and Penelope's relationship. Lasairiona McMaster has outdone herself, her beautiful words, use of emotions, understanding of the subject matters involved, made DROPPING THE MITTS an exceptional read.
After reading Patience, book #1 in Lark Taylor's Damned Connections, I couldn't wait for the next installment, JUSTICE. ThiJustice was pure perfection
After reading Patience, book #1 in Lark Taylor's Damned Connections, I couldn't wait for the next installment, JUSTICE. This was a slowburn, grumpy/sunshine, MM, Paranormal Romance that gave me all the feels.
The Prologue broke my heart, Sebastian's history explains why he became the being he is, why he had decided to forgo feeling any type of emotion. What he wasn't counting on though was Matty, a human who he can't seem to stay away from. Matty had been wild, fun guys, was hurt badly and was now determined to find a quiet and stable partner. The last thing Matty expected was someone like Sebastian.
I loved the journey Matty and Sebastian took to find their HEA, it wasn't an easy one, in fact it was torturous. I felt every piece of Sebastian's wall crumble as Matty showed him the kindness and friendship he didn't know was missing, but what he needed. While they were attracted to each other, neither was willing to openly admit it, fearing rejection. Sebastian kept his feelings deep, trying to convince himself he felt nothing, and as a result ending up hurting Matty more than he ever thought he would.
JUSTICE was EVERYTHING. I don't want to give away anything, it is a story that NEEDS TO BE READ to fully understand the depths of emotions felt by Matty and Sebastian. I loved that Ms. Taylor showed that Sebastian has a soft, sweet side which only Matty saw, it endeared me to him even more. And that Epilogue ... OMG Chef's Kiss. Thank you, thank you, thank you Lark Taylor for writing such a beautiful story.
Next up is Toby and Blaise's story, Temperance, and I cannot wait.
Karla Sorensen has delivered her most emotional story yet in HEAD OVER HEELS. She's also given me a new favourite hero to swoon oveBeautifully written
Karla Sorensen has delivered her most emotional story yet in HEAD OVER HEELS. She's also given me a new favourite hero to swoon over, sorry Eric. This story had me laughing, sighing, and absolutely sobbing. s much as this was a story about a relationship, it was also one where a member of the family is honoured in a beautiful and respectful manner.
Cameron Wilder is chef's kiss perfection. His personality, caring nature, devotion to his family drew everyone to him, yet he has his own demons and darkness. He really is the ideal man. Ivy Lynch is the complete opposite, but a lot of that comes down to the way in which she was raised. At times she came across as being cold and unfeeling, yet she was also warm and friendly, she's a tough little cookie. As she slowly began to open up the warmer she became and her true personality began to show. Some of her reactions to things and the way she spoke did make me laugh.
I loved the development of Cameron and Ivy's relationship, it was the perfect slow burn romance. I adored that Cameron loved Ivy for who she was, he didn't need her to change. From their first meeting, which was quite amusing, their attraction to each other was instant, but while Ivy hesitated Cameron was more than willing to wait for her feelings to catch up with his own. No matter how Ivy came across, she was definitely the kind of woman and friend I would want in my corner.
HEAD OVER HEELS was beautifully written. As Cameron and Ivy built their relationship I felt their connection, their chemistry, and the love they received from those around them. It was the heartbreaking storyline that was my downfall. I have loved the Wilder family since Karla first introduced them, and to lose such a valued member tore me apart. Trying to read through tear-filled eyes was not an easy task, and it was all credit to Karla's touching and poignant words. So, be prepared to have your tissues ready.
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