The moment I picked up Line of Scrimmage and met Chase and Summer, I knew they were end game and couldn't wait for their book. And let me tell you somThe moment I picked up Line of Scrimmage and met Chase and Summer, I knew they were end game and couldn't wait for their book. And let me tell you something, Chase and Summer’s book was well worth the wait! This book had me blushing, kicking my feet and giggling like a little school girl!
Chase is a pro football player and Summer's best friends older brother that she has been crushing on for almost two decades. She's never hid her crush. She openly flirts with Chase. And Chase has always acted like she annoyed him until he needed help with his daughter and who was there to help him? Summer. When Chase finally admitted that he finally sees Summer, he falls so damn hard and I was living for every single moment of it.
I have to say, I resonated with and saw a lot of myself in Summer. I loved her fun personality. I loved how she had no problem watching Chase squirm as she openly flirted with him. She was honestly exactly what Chase needed. Chase needed someone to bring a zest to his life and she definitely brought color to Chase and CeCe's life.
I love all of the boys in the Out of Bounds series but I have to say, Chase definitely has a special spot in my heart. He has been through a lot and I loved seeing him break down his walls for himself and his daughter. You really see his struggles being a single parent and how he takes on all the stress. And like I mentioned before, Summer can in and told him every day that he's doing an amazing job and it's what he needed to hear. Now can we talk about how cute CeCe is! She was the light of this story. Her love for her daddy was the cutest this ever.
Ugh Erin, I just want to say, thank you for finally giving us Chase and Summer! It was everything and wanted and so much more! So if you are looking for a single dad football romance, The Playbook is for you! Add it to your TBR today and you can thank me later!
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Pro Football Romance - Single Dad - Childhood Friends to Lovers - Best Friend's Brother - She Falls First/She's Been Crushing on Him for Years - Close Proximity
* I would like to say THANK YOU to Erin Mackenzie for allowing me the privilege to read The Playbook as an arc in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review....more
Raise your hand if you think golf is boring. Raise your hand if you never thought you would pick up a golf romance. Now raise your hand if you never tRaise your hand if you think golf is boring. Raise your hand if you never thought you would pick up a golf romance. Now raise your hand if you never thought you would pick up a golf romance that you devour because it was everything you never knew you needed? Yeah I'm raising my hand. I never knew I needed a golf romance until I picked up Perfect Praise. Now I'm like, I never knew such a boring sport could be sexy... so for that I am thankful for Grace Pearce!
I want to start off by saying I love Grace and I am thankful she graced me with a book that I never knew I needed. To say that I straight DEVOURED this book is an understatement. I loved everything about this book! I loved Locke and Maren, loved the plot and loved the spice. It was all around an easy 5 star banger for me.
I loved that this book is showcasing a different sport. There are not many golf romances out there and I think that is what piqued my interest. It was different than all of the sports romances that I have read. Not to mention I did like the plot. I loved how Locke is a grumpy professional golfer and Maren in the PGA photographer who is also the ex of Locke's rival. They enter into this "fake friendship" to help Maren become more confident since she is a people pleaser who cares too much. But of course, Locke becomes obsessed with our girl. She is exactly what he needs but he is also a complex character with his own issues he needs to work through. But at the end of the day, I loved their character growth both together and separately.
Now I will say, after reading this book I will never look at golf carts and golf clubs the same way ever again. I will not go into detail. All I will say is you will need to read the book to find out what I mean ...more
New book boyfriend unlocked. Remington Tate everyone. This man I literal perfection. And that is how I am going to convince you too read this book butNew book boyfriend unlocked. Remington Tate everyone. This man I literal perfection. And that is how I am going to convince you too read this book but first...
Can we please talk about how this is a debut novel... like Taylor, you knew what you were doing with this one and it was a smash! I loved everything about this book from the plot, to our cinnamon roll MMC and even the side characters! These two were so unproblematic, there was no third act break up and our MMC was perfect. The only thing that I would have added would be a little drama between Roman and Remi but other than that, it was amazing!
Ok let's get into the nitty gritty. Sideline Play follows Remington Tate, who is the catcher for the Nighthawks, and Scarlet Jones, who is the daughter for the Nighthawks coach and athletic trainer in training for the team. When Remington get hurt, it's Scarlet who is in charge of his rehab. And Remi sees this as his opportunity to make her his! From the start this man has no problem going after Scarlet. He leans into his feelings and he won't let anything get in his way, not even her brother.
Remington is by far the perfect book boyfriend. He is emotionally available, talks openly about his feelings, does not play games and he provides a safe space for Scarlet to be vulnerable. So my question is, where can we find a Remi in real life? Asking for a friend... Now Scarlet, she grew up around baseball. Her father is a baseball player turned coach and she lives, eats and breathes the game. But being a woman means she needs to overcome some adversity and she is determined to make a name for herself. She herself is a pretty strong FMC. She does have some trauma that she experienced in her past that she works through throughout this book and Remington held her hand through the whole process creating a safe environment.
Now let's touch on the spice. This one is spicy. Our girl experienced some assault and trauma in her past. And a way to help her work through that is by reading smut. By doing this she realized there are some kinks she wants to explore. And who is there to help her explore? Our boy Remington. He not only read her books but also helped her explore these kinks. Two kinks that play a big roll in this book includes breeding and daddy kink. So enjoy!
Lastly, I want to talk about the side characters in this book. I absolutely ADORED Scarlet's dad! He is literally the BEST dad ever! They have a truly amazing relationship. And I love seeing healthy parental relationships in books and this is definitely one of those! He dad just was seriously so sweet. I also loved Scarlet's brother Roman. He is overprotective and will do anything for her. Which makes me excited for his book! But can we also talk about Roman's best friend Reeves... this man is also amazing. He provided some amazing comedic relief. And I ask the question, is Reeves getting his own book because it's a NEED not a want.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 but rounded up to 5⭐️ Spice: ...more
What a fantastic and wild ride this one was. Both Colt and Raylee are batshit crazy. They are a match made in unhinged hell. Couldn’t imagine. Better What a fantastic and wild ride this one was. Both Colt and Raylee are batshit crazy. They are a match made in unhinged hell. Couldn’t imagine. Better pairing. I mean who wouldn’t bust out your stepbrothers car windows then burn his million dollar car to ash after he leaked the sex tape he filmed of you on her knees for him… ...more
Move over Ford and Rosie, we have a new couple Elsie Silver power couple! I did not think I could love a couple more than Ford and Rosie, but West andMove over Ford and Rosie, we have a new couple Elsie Silver power couple! I did not think I could love a couple more than Ford and Rosie, but West and Skylar were so perfect!
There is a reason why so many people love Elsie Silver. Her books are worth the hype for a reason. And this one is no exception! Wild Eyes is the second book in the Rose Hill series which is all about our single daddies! And I have to say, West Belmont may be my favorite fictional single dad. He is literal perfection. The way that he co-parents with his ex-wife and the love that he fosters for his two children, Oliver and Emmy is so heartwarming.
Before we get into my love for West and Skylar's relationship, I want to give recognition to Oliver and Emmy. These two are seriously the cutest littles in a book. Emmy's larger than life personality gave me life. And Ollie, was such a quiet and reserved soul. He doesn't talk much but the fact that he felt so seen by Skylar brought tears to my eyes.
Now let's talk about West and Skylar. I loved their meet cute. I loved their banter. I loved how West was such a flirt. But most of all, I loved how West made Skylar feel safe and loved. And I loved how Skylar made West feel like he was deserving of love. I always love when a former playboy falls to their knees hard for one woman.
At the end of the day, I just don't think Elsie can do no wrong. Her books always have a fun plot, make you giggle, kick your feet with heartfelt moments, the spice is always spicing and you may lose a tear or two. So thank you Elsie for delivering another 5 star banger. But most importantly thank you for giving us a full book filled with hot single dads!
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Small Town Romance - Celebrity x Horse Trainer - Single Dad - Forced Proximity - Friends to Lovers
*I would like to say a huge thank you to Elsie Silver and Periwinkle Pony PR for allowing me the pleasure to read Wild Eyes as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review. ...more
You know every time I read a book, there is always a scene that will live rent free in my brain. But I have never had an ENTIRE book live rent free unYou know every time I read a book, there is always a scene that will live rent free in my brain. But I have never had an ENTIRE book live rent free until Bull Rush. And I am so excited Maggie decided to step out of sports romance to deliver this banger! If I could give this infinite stars I would! I loved everything about this book so let's talk about my favorite parts!
First things, I love Ramsey! I loved him in the Queen City series and I needed his book after Mine to Gain and this book lived up to all of my expectations and more! In fact I NEED and WANT more! Ramsey has quite the history that you learn about in this book. He is slightly tortured and pining of his ex-wife. And when he found out his ex-wife is actually still very much his wife, he decided to go after what he wanted in a VERY Ramsey fashion and it made me feral.
Now Hazel, I loved her! She was such a spitfire! She's also slightly tortured and was left heartbroken after Ramsey left for the NFL. Now when she found out she was in fact still very much married but engaged to a different man, she had a very different reaction to Ramsey being back into her life. And boy did she make him work for it. She has such a fun personality. The fact that they tried to get even with each other was my favorite part.
I loved the plot of this book. It was a plot that I have never read before and it had me hooked from the beginning. If you read Mine to Gain, you know Ramsey was accused of murder and he is back in his hometown to serve out the rest of his parole where his mission is to win back his wife. But he bribes her with a contract of sorts that will grant her a divorce but let's face it, he has no intention in divorcing Hazel. Not only was the plot suspenseful with a touch of dark elements, it will keep you turning the page to see what will happen next. Now the spice, is on a while other level. Each scene will live rent free. It was so different then anything I have ever read and it had me gasping with my jaw on the floor. Like I'm gagged and in a chokehold.
So yeah, I give this book ALL of the stars and it is a TOP READ of the year for me. Absolutely loved it and I know she set this book up to be the beginning of a new series. And all I am going to say is I am excited for more of this world in the future! Maggie, you out did yourself on this one and I am so glad you step out of your sports romance bubble to deliver this masterpiece!
So please do yourself a favor and add this one to your TBR and you can thank me later!
You should add this one to your TBR if you like: - Dark Western Romance - Small Town - Divorce of Convenience - Hate to Love - Second Chance Romance - Indecent Proposal - Former Football Player/Morally Grey Hero - Strong FMC - Forced Proximity
* I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Maggie Rawdon and Wordsmith Publicity for allowing me the pleasure to read Bull Rush as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!...more
Can I tell you how much I love being back with the circle of trust! I personally live for the circle of trust group chat. It's so unhinged and their cCan I tell you how much I love being back with the circle of trust! I personally live for the circle of trust group chat. It's so unhinged and their conversations crack me up!
If you have read the Pucking Wrong series then you know these men are unhinged. Like all we see are red flags but we love these men for those flags. And let me tell you something, Camden has so many red flags that will make you so weak in the knees!
I absolutely loved Camden and Anastasia. The moment that Camden laid eyes on Anastasia he was OBSESSED and we love that. My favorite thing about this book is that he knew he was turning into a stalker and he was making excuses why it was ok. The things he did to make her see him and date him was unhinged. Not to mention the "dick-orations" that this man did. It's definitely something that I don't think has been done before and I am here for it. It's a simple of true love lol
Now I will say that Camden and Anastasia come from similar traumatizing backgrounds. Yes they experienced different traumas but at the same time these trauma's brought them together. Camden is able to relate to Ana on a different level.
Ok that's all. The word for this book is unhinged. I loved it. I devoured it. I loved Camden. And as always, these books are always a good time! So if you are wondering if you should read this book, the answer is yes!
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Dar Hockey Romance - Stalker Romance - Age Gap - Man Obsessed - Roomates - Hockey Player x Ballet Dancer - Rich/Poor - Somnophilia - Daddy Vibes...more
As nurse, I steer clear of all medical romances but Lexie Woods incorporates the realities of our career with a fun and intriguing plot! I also want tAs nurse, I steer clear of all medical romances but Lexie Woods incorporates the realities of our career with a fun and intriguing plot! I also want to say that this is Lexie's best work to date! I absolutely devoured Walker and Morgan's story and I think you will too!
You first meet Morgan in Dr. Resident and she's a little spitfire. I immediately loved her personality. And you first meet Walker in Dr. Intern and he's struggling. His marriage is in trouble and you can tell he's just down bad. But at the end of Dr. Intern you can tell there is this undeniable chemistry between Walker and Morgan but you never see how that materializes until Dr. Fellow. And let me tell you something, the banter between Walker and Morgan is top notch! I absolutely loved Morgan's one liners and witty comebacks to Walker.
I loved the progression of their relationship. I loved how they initially had a spark but that fizzled and that they have been mutually pining for each other. But with Walker coming out of a divorce and Morgan's inability to be vulnerable and negative thoughts of relationships, these two had to navigate uncharted waters with each other. But they way these two showed very vulnerable sides of themselves to each other was so beautiful. So I loved how their relationship progressed from friends w/ benefits to oops we woke up in Vegas and I think we got married to I want a divorce to I love you and you are my person.
I loved Walker. This man was pure perfection. The fact that Morgan told him to read a dark romance book and he DID was amazing! And the fact that that book made him want to explore the things he read in real life was even better. Dare I say I am jealous of a fictional FMC... and then he took her to a BOOKSTORE for their first date... like come on! I also loved all of his nicknames: Walkie Talkie and Walker boo-boo were my favorites.
I also want to touch base on the realities of healthcare that was touched on in this book. One of the main ones is the topic of divorce among healthcare employees and their spouses. How being able to relate to our stress and job is different for those who are not in healthcare. And really how physicians dedicate their lives to their career, specifically during residency which can be hard on the spouse. But also just the realities of a nurse as well. I loved how Lexie touched on short staffing, the after effects of the pandemic, how we are treated by co-workers, patients and administration and lastly how the trauma and death we experience on a daily basis effects us all at in different ways and in very different moments/time periods in our lives. So thank you Lexie for humanizing us. And I hope for anyone who reads this book, the next time you or a loved on are in the hospital you realize we are doing our best with what we are dealt and will give us grace. So yeah I just truly love and appreciate the realities of what it is like to work in healthcare that Lexie sprinkled in.
If you couldn't tell, then yes I do recommend this book! It was so good and I loved everything about it! So if you are looking to dabble into medical romance or are looking for a kinky romance between a doctor and nurse, this one is for you! Add it to your TBR and you can thank me later!
You should most definitely add this one to your TBR if you like: - Medical Romances - Doctor x Nurse - Friends w/ Benefits - Accidental Vegas Wedding - Workplace Romance - Found Family - Kink Exploration
*I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Lexie Woods and Luna Literary for allowing me to read Dr. Fellow as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review. ...more
So... I finished. Wait NO, this book finished me! Shantel!!!!! This book was worth the months of edging! I’m gonna need 5-10 business days to process So... I finished. Wait NO, this book finished me! Shantel!!!!! This book was worth the months of edging! I’m gonna need 5-10 business days to process my thoughts and emotions. My love for Shantel and the LORDS series knows no bounds. In fact it has turned into an unhealthy obsession at this point. So it should be no surprise the my love for Madness is also unhealthy.
Now we all know that Shantel has edged us with this book for MONTHS! And when I tell you the wait was worth it, it was worth it. This book was everything I wanted and more! I love everything about Haidyn and his story. I blushed, giggled, kicked my feet with joy, and I sobbed so uncontrollably. In true Shantel fashion, you will be on a rollercoaster til the very end.
I will say this one thing, if you think you know the LORDS world, you don't. This book brings a whole new perspective that will make you say WTF. And it makes me so excited to see what Shantel delivers with the next book.
So let me leave you with this... Haidyn and his FMC are waiting for you! This book will absolutely destroy you. This one will alter your brain chemistry in the best possible way. And when you finish Madness, you will question what to do next. ...more
Welp I devoured this one in literal hours! I read this book as a part of a group buddy read and the moment I picked it up, I couldn't put it down.
BefoWelp I devoured this one in literal hours! I read this book as a part of a group buddy read and the moment I picked it up, I couldn't put it down.
Before I start this review, I think it is important for you to look up the triggers before you decide to read this one because there is a lot of physical spousal abuse to the FMC. Tess grew up with abusive parents to only marry an abusive man. But like most stories, her husband Vic didn't start off as abusive. He treated her well until her hit her for the first time. And Tess feels like she is trapped. She can't escape the abuse at home or at work. Tess works as a RN at a prison, where her husband is the Warden who keeps a close eye on her. But things really take a turn when she meets an inmate named Gracin. Gracin immediately knows that Tess is hiding a deep dark secret and he becomes obsessed.
This plot was sooooo good! I was fully invested. There were a few surprising plot twists which I don't want to discuss because it will give away the plot. For example you are question why Gracin is in jail, and this is one of plot twists because nothing is as it seems.
All I am going to say is I loved this toxic couple. Because let's face it, if you are a RN hooking up with a dangerous inmate and then that inmate becomes obsessed with you where he follows you once you try to escape your life, then yeah that's toxic in real life, but in a book it's delicious! And as you keep reading, you realize these two are actually a match made in heaven.
Gracin, he's a walking red flag. I mean he has to if he is in prison right? But this man becomes so obsessive and possessive over Tess. He knows he should leave her alone, but of course he can't. And he is just so was delicious. Now Tess, she is such a mess. But she has a lot of character growth. She becomes this strong woman who won't put but with her husband's abuse. And I loved seeing her fight Gracin. In the end I loved how strong willed she became. At the end of the day what doesn’t kill you (literally) makes you stronger.
My ONLY problem with this book is the ending. I feel like it was kind of rushed. I felt like there could have been a couple more chapters to give us more of the story. I wanted more. But at the end of the day that just might be me being selfish....more
Dead Rinker is Ruth Stilling BEST book yet! I said what I said! When I tell you I could NOT put this book, I could NOT put this book down! I loved eveDead Rinker is Ruth Stilling BEST book yet! I said what I said! When I tell you I could NOT put this book, I could NOT put this book down! I loved everything about it. I wouldn't change a thing!
From the beginning of this series, I have told Ruth that I needed JJ's book and that he was going to be my favorite MMC of the series. And guess what? I was right! This man does NOT disappoint. Put a fork in me I'm cooked, this fictional man has me gagged and in a chokehold. Like I loved everything about him. And Kate? I loved her. I saw so much of myself in her and to see herself break down her walls and be vulnerable enough to fall in love with JJ, it made me weak!
Now I will say, I now a lot of people do not like the surprise pregnancy trope, but let me tell you something, Ruth perfectly executed this one! It was done so well. To see a woman like Kate not be able to accept help from anyone and then have JJ be a man who wants to treat Kate like the princess she is and do everything for her, they are truly the perfect match. And their HEA made me swoon! Not to mention everything that came out of JJ's mouth. Like every time he confessed he would wait for her, that Kate was his end game and that he loved her, my millennial knees caved. I'm in love!
Honestly, every book in this series just keeps getting better and better and I can't wait to see what Ruth has up her sleeves for the next book!
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Hockey Romance - Accidental Pregnancy - Man Obsessed - One Sided Hate to Love - He Falls First and HARD - Rottweiler x Black Cat - Forced Proximity - Found Family - Possessive MMC
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Ruth Stilling and Wordsmith Publicty for allowing me to read Dead Rinker as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!...more
I’m quickly realizing a trope that I love is the Oooops I accidentally got drunk and got married in Vegas! Now combine that with brother’s best friendI’m quickly realizing a trope that I love is the Oooops I accidentally got drunk and got married in Vegas! Now combine that with brother’s best friend who is a billionaire and that’s a starter pack for a 5 star ⭐️ banger!
Besties, this book was so good! I absolutely loved the plot on this one. Cash and Everly has known each other since childhood and were friends growing up but did not stay in touch after they went their separate ways for college. But that didn't stop Cash from pining after Everly for years. But she was always the one he was never allowed to go after because she was his best friend's twin sister. But that doesn't stop them from accidentally getting married in Vegas! I mean I don't think I could come up with a better plot line than that!
I loved both Cash and Everly individually and as a couple. This is your classic golden retriever x black cat pairing and it was written to perfection! But of course behind Cash's care free and laid back persona is someone who using humor to mask how he feels about himself. And I have to say, I loved how Ann touched on some struggles that Cash has had to work through throughout the years. And to have Everly accept him for his "flaws" and help him step into this person that everyone knows he can be was truly beautiful!
So yeah, I gobbled this one up. The plot was amazing and kept me fully immersed. And our boy Cash loves to wine, dine and spoil our girl Everly. He also can't seem to keep his hands off her in the best possible way. So can we all find ourselves a Cash Stafford in real life? Asking for a friend of course.
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Billionaire Romance - Marriage of Convenience - Brother's Best Friend - Forced Proximity - Childhood friends to Strangers to Lovers - He Falls First and Hard - He's Pining for YEARS - My "Wife" - One Bed
* Thank you so much to Ann Einerson and Wordsmith Publicity for allowing me to read If You Give a Billionaire a Bride as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!...more
This novella may be short but it sure does pack a smutty punch!
I straight DEVOURED this novella! The plot sucked me in! And it had one of my favorite This novella may be short but it sure does pack a smutty punch!
I straight DEVOURED this novella! The plot sucked me in! And it had one of my favorite tropes: marriage of convenience. I loved that Nina inherited her father's business and wanted nothing to do with it but Roman did, so how else was he supposed to get it if he didn't marry her? And then to live out one of her fantasies.... I'm weak. That may be one of the hottest things I have ever read.
My only problem? That this story was a novella! Luna! I NEED more! I WANT more! This was too good for it to be so short! I didn't want it to end! So if you guys are looking for a short quick read that will pack a toe curling punch, this is your next read!
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Mafia Romance - Marriage of Convenience - Forced Proximity - Feisty FMC - Smexx Club - K!nk Exploration - My Wife - MMF scene...more
Bella had one mission with this book: give me an MMC to take over Ares Wilder's top spot. And besties, she did. I felt like I was cheating on Ares theBella had one mission with this book: give me an MMC to take over Ares Wilder's top spot. And besties, she did. I felt like I was cheating on Ares the whole time I read this book but I can't deny that Bella delivered with Callen Sinclair. Callen Sinclair is pure perfection and you are going to fall in love with him! Oh and this book, if I could give it infinite stars I would! It is just that good!
If there is one thing you should know about me is that I love everything that Bella Matthews writes but Redeeming may be my favorite book to date! And we can thank that to Callen freaking Sinclair! So Callen Sinclair is the star football player and his heroine, Caitlin, is his best friends little sister and mafia princess who is most definitely off limits. And she has been for years until Callen can no longer fight it. So what happens when you get your best friends little sister pregnant? Looks like you will have read Redeeming to find out!
For those of you who are familiar with the Bella-verse then Caitlin and Callen are not strangers. You know Callen as the playboy football player who always has a new girl on his arm and you would never expect him to settle down. And Caitlin is seen as loud and annoying to the boys. She's never really been included, thanks to her big brother Maddox. But you see a very different side of both of them in this book. And to find out that these two has a history and have been pining for each other for years was something I didn't see coming.
What I didn't expect? Callen to be such a protective hero. We all know Caitlin's dad is the big ole bad mafia boss Sam Beneventi. He's scary. But you know who wasn't scared? Callen. Our boy had no problem going toe to toe with Sam for his girl. In fact he had no problem telling anyone his true feelings and intentions with Caitlin. She came first and we love to see that in a hero.
I'm honestly just at a loss for words. Every book that I read from Bella just keeps getting better and better. I just love everything that she writes. Her books are such comfort reads for me. I know when I pick up one of her books it's going to be a 5 star banger. In fact, her books feel like coming home. I feel like I am one with with world and I can never get enough. So Bella, thank you for taking the challenge to give me an MMC that tops Ares. You have succeeded. So now you need to top Callen ;) Have fun!!!!
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Football Romance - Surprise Pregnancy - Brother's Best Friend - Golden Retriever x Black Cat - Forbidden - Touch Her and Die
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Bella Matthews for continuing to give me the opportunity to read her books as an ARC. And I am beyond thankful for being able to read Redeeming as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review! I can't wait to see what is in store for the rest of this series!...more
So I told Bella I didn't think she could ever top Ares Wilder from The Knockout for me and I think she took that as her personal mission to create an So I told Bella I didn't think she could ever top Ares Wilder from The Knockout for me and I think she took that as her personal mission to create an even better MMC that has me in a chokehold. So she said hold my beer and gave me NIXON SINCLAIR and when I tell you this man is literal perfection, he is LITERAL PERFECTION! It has been a couple days since I have finished Tempting and Nixon has lived rent free in my head ever since.
I absolutely love this little universe that Bella has created and I feel like I am part of this chaotic group of friends and family. So it felt so good to be back in Kroydon Hills. Tempting is Kenzie and Nixon's story. I have always been intrigued by Kenzie because she was always around and part of the unhinged girls group chat but was away for med school so it was so nice to get to know her and her personality. Now Nixon, we were introduced to him in The Sweet Spot and let me tell you something, you are not ready for Nixon.
I absolutely loved Kenzie and Nixon. Kenzie is on the shy side and has spent the last several years in med school which means she hasn't focus on much of anything else. This has made her feel self conscious in the love department. This is where Nixon steps in... this man has been crushing on Kenzie since they have been kids, and I quote "this girl was the first girl I ever crushed on before I even knew all the ways I wanted to make her scream my fucking name." I mean once I read that line, I was like sir, I love you.
Nixon wasn't shy about what he wanted. He entered into this "fake dating" scenario to help her because you know they are "friends" and we all know this song and dance. Just like Easton said, "Yeah. That's what I used to say about Lindy too. You're fucking screwed, Sinclair. Don't say I didn't warn ya." Can we also talk about the mouth of this man? Everything that came out of his mouth turned me into a puddle. And then what he did with that mouth, dear lord. I'm a goner. I'm officially in love with a fictional man!
But oh man, I just loved their story. I straight devoured it. I couldn't put it down. Read it in a day. This is by far one of my favorites from Bell. Nixon rivals Ares for me and Tempting will be a top read for me. And I truly hope you love this book as much as I did! If I could give this book infinite ♾️ ⭐️ I would!
You should most definitely read this book if you love: - Pro Hockey Romance - Childhood Crush/Friends to Lovers - Fake Dating - Best Friend's Brother - They are Neighbors - Spicy Lessons - Teammate's Little Sister - Found Family
*As always a HUGE thank you to Bella Matthews for allowing me the privilege to read Tempting as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!...more
When I read Boarded Hearts, I immediately connected with Zach. I felt so bad for him. He's a cinnamon roll who just wanted to find the love of his lifWhen I read Boarded Hearts, I immediately connected with Zach. I felt so bad for him. He's a cinnamon roll who just wanted to find the love of his life. Only to be gaslit by Amie, who cheated on him and then claimed she was pregnant which then landed him in the hospital. Talk about getting beat up when you have already been knocked down so I was so excited to for his happy ever after because this man deserves it!
I absolutely loved Zach and Luna both individually and as a couple. I loved how Zach is this cinnamon roll hockey playter who is tattooed and pierced (it's always the ones you least expect). But what I loved most? Luna! Luna is such a different FMC. She's that quiet girl from school who was into space and astronomy. She's introverted and has been pining for Zach since high school but she never thought her crush on him would ever amount to anything. But fast forward years later when they are reunited for a summer while Zach recovers in the off season and our girl goes for what she wants! Luna showed no fear and pursued Zach, which was so nice to see.
Throughout this whole book, I couldn't stop smiling. It made my heart so full. It made me feel good. And honestly it's the exact story I wanted Zach to have. I am so happy that these two got the happy ever after they both deserve!
You should most definitely add this one to your TBR if you like: - Hockey Romance - High School Friends to Lovers - Friend's Ex - She Falls First but He Falls HARDER - One Bed - Found Family - Tattooed and Pierced MMC - MC's in their 30's - Lots of Spice, Swoon and Banter
* I would like to say THANK YOU to Ruth Stilling and Wordsmith Publicity for allowing me to read Frozen Over as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!...more
I have been a walking talking billboard for Brandy Hynes and the KORT series from the moment I picked up Burning Ivy and I will continue to scream at I have been a walking talking billboard for Brandy Hynes and the KORT series from the moment I picked up Burning Ivy and I will continue to scream at the top of my lungs for anyone and everyone to read this series! So if you have NOT read this series yet, this is your sign and you can thank me later. This whole series has made my TOP READS OF THE YEAR! And let me tell you something Tracing Scars did not disappoint.
Since this is a review for Tracing Scars, can we please get a round of applause on another beautifully written masterpiece by Brandy! I can’t even begin to form the worlds with how beautiful this story was. Every single word that was written had such depth. And the story that was given was so beautiful. Like honestly every time I describe Brandy's writing, those are the only word that I use to describe her books. But it's true. This book is so beautifully written.
If you have read the KORT series in its entirety up to this point then you have already been introduced to Ty and Rena. And I always knew they both would have tortured pasts that have made them who they are. My sweet baby Ty has such a tragic past and he really struggled through this book. He needed something or should I say someone to help pull him out of the darkness and Rena was exactly what he needed. But with that being said, Rena also has a very tragic past as well. As the Noire Princess she has lived a very sheltered life and is just looking for freedom. And boy does she get that freedom in this book.
I loved that these two have been mutual pining for each other for YEARS! But in Ty's eyes, Rena was untouchable. She is the Noire Princess and his best friends little sister. And it physically hurt him to love her from afar. Our girl Rena never knew how Ty felt but she was willing to finally go after what she wanted and boy did she make him work for it! These two found solace in one another and helped each other from their tragic pasts. I also want to say, I absolutely LOVED Rena's personality. She was a little firecracker! She is also a VERY STRONG FMC! She knew what she wanted, knew who she was and was unapologetically herself. I loved her commentary. She definitely was the comedic relief that Ty desperately needed.
Now this is a romantic suspense. So I can't talk much about the plot without giving it away the plot twists but if you are with the KORT series then you know what is to come. And just know it will not disappoint!
So again, if you have not read the KORT series, this is your sign to add ALL of Brandy Hynes's books to your TBR. You will absolutely fall in love with Brandy and as always you can thank me later.
You should most definitely read this book if you like: - Dark Romantic Suspense - Mafia/Secret Society - Brother's Best Friend - Forbidden/Secret Relationship - Mutual Pining - OTT J/P Hero - Morally Grey MMC and FMC - Strong FMC - Found Family - Pierced (for her) MMC
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Brandy Hynes and Wordsmith Publicity for allowing me to read Tracing Scars as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!...more
Broken Pact was my first Penelope Black book and it will NOT be my last! This book was sooo good! I couldn't put it down!
I'm not going to beat around Broken Pact was my first Penelope Black book and it will NOT be my last! This book was sooo good! I couldn't put it down!
I'm not going to beat around the bush, I loved EVERYTHING about this book! I was hooked immediately. I loved the plot, the characters and the hint of suspense that this book provided. Cora and Jasper have a history of a situationship that ended due to misinterpreting something that happened and as Cora attempted to move on, our boy Jasper always have his sights on our girl Cora and he was determined to do anything to see that they were perfect for each other. I mean this man literally plotted a scheme to get them to fake date and plant information to the old ladies who spread the town's gossip! He was determined and we love a determined king.
I truly loved Cora and Jasper together. I loved their banter. Both of them had very witty things to say that had me giggling. I loved seeing how their relationship progressed. I also truly loved Cora and Jasper separately as individuals.
At around 73% I had this sinking suspicion that something was about to go down. There were too many things that were starting to add up that I was like this doesn't sit well with me. Two characters specifically and I was right! That little twist and hint of suspense that Penelope added to this book made it a 5 star banger for me! When an author can get me so invested that I start thinking of all possible theories on how something will play out, I get hooked and just know it will be a 5 star read for me and this one did not disappoint!
Like I said this was my first Penelope Black book and I am officially hooked! Pen, I truly loved your writing style and you have a new reader for life! Also not me going back and adding every single one of your books to my TBR! I kind of wish I read the Rosewood series before this since there is cross over. Also, I can't wait to read the next book in this series!!!
You Should most definitely add this book to your TBR if you like: - Romantic Suspense - Small Town Romance - Second Chance Romance - Fake Dating - He Falls First and HARDER - MC Romance
* I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Penelope Black for allowing me the opportunity to read Broken Pact as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review. ...more
**spoiler alert** This book was ALL over my IG feed and so many people raved about it and I just knew that I had to see what all the fuss is about! No**spoiler alert** This book was ALL over my IG feed and so many people raved about it and I just knew that I had to see what all the fuss is about! Now I will be the first to tell you I do not enjoy why choose because I am such a monogamous person when it comes to my books but I really enjoyed this booked.
This book is definitely dark, unhinged and delicious! To add to those things, let's make the MMCs identical twin brothers which made it even more interesting! I loved the different dynamic between Zayden and Dominic. This is definitely a good twin/bad twin scenario. You have one who is completely crazy and off his rocker and the other one is also unhinged but more subdued. With that being said, it seems as if there is a debate on which brother is the better brother and best believe I have a favorite brother. So I will say this, DOMINIC is the better twin. I said what I said and you can fight me on it I don't care. That man had my whole heart.
With me stating who my favorite twin is, I will say this. I personally felt like Dominic got shafted in this book. Granted they both care about Blake and want to protect her with their lives, I felt like Dominic was an after thought in several scenes. I get that Dominic was supposed to look out for Blake when Zayden went to prison and not get in a relationship with Blake but I felt like once Zayden got back, Dominic was an after thought. For example, with every spicy scene that involved Dominic it also involved Zayden, where Blake and Zayden had a lot of alone time without Dominic. And I just felt like Zayden was extremely selfish. Dominic was willing to share Blake or give her up entirely to make she she was happy, whereas Zayden was going to keep Blake as his no matter what. I also didn't like how Zayden got BOTH the husband and father title. Like is Dominic chopped liver? With that being said, I think Dominic deserved better. I said it. You can fight me on it but those are my opinions.
Now I know this is a why choose but I also felt like this book felt more like it was supposed to be a love triangle where Blake was always going to choose Zayden but at the end it was a why choose. Yes she technically was not choosing either one but I felt like Blake always chose Zayden if that makes sense. So yeah my heart breaks for my boy Dom.
At the end of the day, I did enjoy this book. It was most definitely interesting and unhinged to say the least. Zayden kind of scared me. And I also LOVED the plot twist that I did NOT see coming . The last 15% of the book was so good!...more
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