This review is for the audio-book Innocence Claimed Books 1-3
Audio-book: Narrators – This has three audios, each with two different male and female naThis review is for the audio-book Innocence Claimed Books 1-3
Audio-book: Narrators – This has three audios, each with two different male and female narrators. I found them all to do a great job of both male/female voices. I was definitely pulled into the stories by the strong characterizations these narrators provided. I did struggle on the last book as the hero in it had an accent that didn’t quite work for me but otherwise everything else regarding the narration was perfect.
This is one hot trilogy of novellas whose sole purpose is pure erotica in a very naughty way. All older men and younger women, some daddy kink as well as just pure out and out dirty sex is the primary focus of this audio-book. These all have over the top alpha heroes who want to claim their virgin heroines immediately upon first sight. Each of them are the jealous, protective type. The first and third heroes are completely obsessed with the heroine and one went to great lengths to get her into his possession. Each story has just a bit of a plot to it but they all give a very, very nice and sweet epilogue that made me wish there had been more to the story itself. I do love a good epilogue.
I personally love these type of alpha heroes and plan on checking other books by this author in hopes of finding a full length one with more of a storyline.
This review is for the audio-book Innocence Claimed Books 1-3
Audio-book: Narrators – This has three audios, each with two different male and female narrators. I found them all to do a great job of both male/female voices. I was definitely pulled into the stories by the strong characterizations these narrators provided. I did struggle on the last book as the hero in it had an accent that didn’t quite work for me but otherwise everything else regarding the narration was perfect.
This is one hot trilogy of novellas whose sole purpose is pure erotica in a very naughty way. All older men and younger women, some daddy kink as well as just pure out and out dirty sex is the primary focus of this audio-book. These all have over the top alpha heroes who want to claim their virgin heroines immediately upon first sight. Each of them are the jealous, protective type. The first and third heroes are completely obsessed with the heroine and one went to great lengths to get her into his possession. Each story has just a bit of a plot to it but they all give a very, very nice and sweet epilogue that made me wish there had been more to the story itself. I do love a good epilogue.
I personally love these type of alpha heroes and plan on checking other books by this author in hopes of finding a full length one with more of a storyline.
Holy heck! This is filled with the most heart aching angst! Jasmine and Ren have a struggle unlike any I've read in a long time. There are twists and Holy heck! This is filled with the most heart aching angst! Jasmine and Ren have a struggle unlike any I've read in a long time. There are twists and turns that I never saw coming and decisions that shattered my heart. This book wrecked me in every emotional and delicious way possible.
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[ h is virgin; no om drama; H is considered a manwhore; h is aware of ow he's been with but ow does not cause separation between h /H after they are together (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ per the author: Attempted suicide, suicidal thoughts, graphic violence, explicit sex, cutting for blood magic (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ a bit of a slow burn; 5 /5; explicit; condoms used (hide spoiler)] ...more
Wow! I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. Recommended to me, I was excited until I realized it wasn’t a typical historical nor youWow! I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. Recommended to me, I was excited until I realized it wasn’t a typical historical nor your standard contemporary. I’ve never been a fan of anything set in the 1900’s. Until now.
Evony along with a group of other residents of East Berlin are thwarted when they try to escape. Expecting to be sent to a prison for traitors where she will be tortured and tormented, she is shaken, scared and unsure when her captor, Reinhardt Volker – the Midnight Hunter, takes her to his home instead. This man is not known for his kind ways. He has a reputation and the stony cold look upon his face doesn’t help her to think he has anything but evil in plan for her.
Reinhardt was a scary dude going into this story. His character is multi-faceted and we are gradually allowed to see who he really is as one layer at a time is revealed. I love when a hero will do absolutely anything for his woman and despite who he was, Reinhardt was prepared to do so for Evony.
Evony is a strong, smart heroine who is determined to gain her freedom. She never relented when it came to standing up to the hero if though she knew he could dispose of her in the blink of an eye. So many of their interactions left me breathless, afraid she might have pushed him too far this time.
From the beginning this author pulled me into the desperate darkness that living in the shadow of the wall in East Berlin was like. Living far from that shadow I recall cold war talk and never really understanding what that meant but this book shines a whole new light on it from the inside of characters who were living through it. The author’s acknowledgements at the end caused me to choke up because I remember watching the wall come down and while it didn’t affect me directly in my day to day life…it affected the world I live in.
This is my first book by this author and I will most definitely be checking out her backlist!
Dual POV – mostly heroine Safe – no ow/om drama No apparent triggers
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Wow! I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. Recommended to me, I was excited until I realized it wasn’t a typical historical nor your standard contemporary. I’ve never been a fan of anything set in the 1900’s. Until now.
Evony along with a group of other residents of East Berlin are thwarted when they try to escape. Expecting to be sent to a prison for traitors where she will be tortured and tormented, she is shaken, scared and unsure when her captor, Reinhardt Volker – the Midnight Hunter, takes her to his home instead. This man is not known for his kind ways. He has a reputation and the stony cold look upon his face doesn’t help her to think he has anything but evil in plan for her.
Reinhardt was a scary dude going into this story. His character is multi-faceted and we are gradually allowed to see who he really is as one layer at a time is revealed. I love when a hero will do absolutely anything for his woman and despite who he was, Reinhardt was prepared to do so for Evony.
Evony is a strong, smart heroine who is determined to gain her freedom. She never relented when it came to standing up to the hero if though she knew he could dispose of her in the blink of an eye. So many of their interactions left me breathless, afraid she might have pushed him too far this time.
From the beginning this author pulled me into the desperate darkness that living in the shadow of the wall in East Berlin was like. Living far from that shadow I recall cold war talk and never really understanding what that meant but this book shines a whole new light on it from the inside of characters who were living through it. The author’s acknowledgements at the end caused me to choke up because I remember watching the wall come down and while it didn’t affect me directly in my day to day life…it affected the world I live in.
This is my first book by this author and I will most definitely be checking out her backlist!
Dual POV – mostly heroine Safe – no ow/om drama No apparent triggers...more
Holy heck! What did I just read? And how evil these authors are to leave me hanging like that!
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This story caught my attention from the first pagHoly heck! What did I just read? And how evil these authors are to leave me hanging like that!
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This story caught my attention from the first page and I could not put it down! The background the Wildbloods and Delacroix shared had me transfixed. I needed all the answers to my questions but before I knew it, I was caught up in the fiery relationship developing between Azrael and Willow and I found myself with new questions, some strong suspicions and a whole new obsession.
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Willow not only won my heart but she has claimed Azrael’s as well with her sassy attitude and her outlook at life. I loved how she faced her situation head on as well as her sweet nature with her sisters and Bec.
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Azrael is following his destiny and yet he carries a certain attitude that leaves me wondering where exactly he stands in the middle of this wild mystery. He’s a strong alpha male hero and I absolutely LOVE his ownership over Willow. The chemistry between them is like quicksilver and neither of them can fight it.
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This is a fast read with lightning quick action that keeps the story moving. It has a strong angsty pull to it making me wonder when things are all going to fall apart and then I realize it’s all happening with one heck of a cliffhanger. This is an awesome enemies-to-lovers story and I can’t wait for its conclusion!
Oh my gosh!!! This book is literally EVERYTHING I crave! I struggle to even find the words how much I loved this story so much.
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Constantine is tOh my gosh!!! This book is literally EVERYTHING I crave! I struggle to even find the words how much I loved this story so much.
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Constantine is the commander of warriors who have fought a long and hard war. He has always kept his eyes on his promised prize. Delphine. I loved that his reaction to her was the fast and furious swelling of want, desire and need. While he battled against his own internal conflict, he never wamted his issue with her father to affect his actions with her in a hurtful way.
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Delphine was young in experience but more than willing to learn anything Constantine wanted to teach her. And if he wasn’t going to do it, she’d teach herself. I loved her innocence, her natural naivete and the way that her simple curiosity brought him to his knees.
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This couple lights up the pages and yet retains its feeling of sweet innocence. There is a dark edge of danger as well and all of it together pulled me into this new and amazing world. I didn’t want it to end and I’m anxiously awaiting the next in the series.
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[ h a virgin; H not a manwhore; no om drama; ow does not cause drama but something that happened to her affects the H and his decisions - he had feelings for her but she was not the love of his life (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ parental emotional neglect (hide spoiler)]
It’s been way too long since I’ve read a medieval romance and WolfeBorn was the perfect book to break the dry spell.
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I loved that an act of proIt’s been way too long since I’ve read a medieval romance and WolfeBorn was the perfect book to break the dry spell.
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I loved that an act of protection was the thing that brought this couple together. The fact that Katiana was a small child when this took place only added to the charm of their story. Once they are reunited their quick banter and witty flirtations solidified my total enjoyment in this book.
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While this does deal with a bit of political drama, it does not consume the story line but adds a touch of flavor to it. There is definitely some danger and struggle from a different source that had me turning the pages as fast as possible to reach the resolution. This was my first by this author and I’m definitely planning to dig deeper into her rich and luscious backlist.
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Multi POV Safe (view spoiler)[ h is a virgin; H not a manwhore but has been with others; no om drama; ow drama is a woman that wants to marry H although he has never given her the impression that he’s interested; no cheating; no flirting with other person by either h or H; ow does cause a dangerous situation but it does not cause an emotional separation between h/H (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[familial abuse (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 3 /5; lightly explicit; no action to prevent pregnancy although they do not have sex until after they are married (hide spoiler)]...more
Wow! What a great beginning to this new series! And holy heck, what a cliffhanger!!!
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Angelo is an alpha male extraordinaire! He’s still young, bWow! What a great beginning to this new series! And holy heck, what a cliffhanger!!!
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Angelo is an alpha male extraordinaire! He’s still young, but you’d never know it by his thoughts and plans. His actions towards Sabella do not reveal to her the depth and length he is willing to go and I suspect, as a reader, even I’m not aware of how far he will go. But this author has definitely set it up to where it’s feeling like there may not be a limit to what he will do to get what he wants. He’s already pushed the line to extremes. I just don’t think we’ve seen his limit by any means.
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Sabella is still young, innocent and a bit naive. She’s in the first blush of love and my heart ached for her because I knew what was happening in the background of her life. I was completely caught up in her story and anxious for each page I turned as something new was revealed or circumstance changed. I’m curious to see how her character continues to develop as the series continues and she matures.
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This is a fast read but it really laid out everything we are going to need to know moving forward as well as setting a few things in line for the continuing storyline. There is definitely a sense of impending doom to the whole situation on Sabella’s side. As for Angelo, I’m totally invested in what he's going to do and how things will play out. I believe this hero is going to take us all for quite a ride!
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[no ow/om drama although H is jealous/possessive about her friendship with a teenage boy; both h and H are virgins - H is saving himself for his wife (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ per the author’s note: Triggers include but are not limited to abuse, torture, assault, blood (gore), death, guns, graphic violence, graphic sexual scenes, punishment, spanking, branding, forced marriage, forced pregnancy, kidnapping, substance abuse, non-con/dubcon (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 5 /5; explicit, no birth control used - plan B afterwards (hide spoiler)] ...more
This is a short book that shines a light on how Chase and Sasha’s relationship began. Starting from the time Chase exacts revenge for Sasha and his coThis is a short book that shines a light on how Chase and Sasha’s relationship began. Starting from the time Chase exacts revenge for Sasha and his consequent imprisonment, it flashes back to their time together. It’s also lays out how the MC operates as well as the dedication of its members. There’s a tiny bit of a mystery surrounding some drug dealing that leads us to witness Chase’s first real job at cleaning up Emerald Isle.
This is a nice little story that gives the reader more background into not only Chase but the Savage Kings as well. With a fast pace and extreme sizzle between the hero and heroine, I found it to be very enjoyable having already read the first book of the series, Chase. However, I believe you could safely read this one first.
Hero POV Safe (view spoiler)[no ow/om drama; one of the club women tries to entice Chase but he doesn’t have anything to do with her – he is not a virgin but not a manwhore either; h is a virgin (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[drug overdose; gang violence (hide spoiler)]
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This is a short book that shines a light on how Chase and Sasha’s relationship began. Starting from the time Chase exacts revenge for Sasha and his consequent imprisonment, it flashes back to their time together. It’s also lays out how the MC operates as well as the dedication of its members. There’s a tiny bit of a mystery surrounding some drug dealing that leads us to witness Chase’s first real job at cleaning up Emerald Isle.
This is a nice little story that gives the reader more background into not only Chase but the Savage Kings as well. With a fast pace and extreme sizzle between the hero and heroine, I found it to be very enjoyable having already read the first book of the series, Chase. However, I believe you could safely read this one first.
Hero POV Safe (view spoiler)[no ow/om drama; one of the club women tries to entice Chase but he doesn’t have anything to do with her – he is not a virgin but not a manwhore either; h is a virgin (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[drug overdose; gang violence (hide spoiler)]...more
Timid Ella lives with her parents, has been taught to fear all Morgon men and is so completely tired of being afraid. When she meets Paxon at a sportiTimid Ella lives with her parents, has been taught to fear all Morgon men and is so completely tired of being afraid. When she meets Paxon at a sporting event she finds herself in the middle of a situation she never anticipated. Now he’s all she can think about and that’s not how this should work.
I loved Paxon and his constant patience with Ella as she struggled to find who she was and step into the role of herself instead of allowing her fears to rule her. Along the way is some boyfriend drama as Ella is in a relationship with another man. It doesn’t take long to figure out he’s not the right one for her and I was urging her to come out of her shell all the quicker so she could find her way with Paxon.
This is a fast paced read that has just enough conflict and drama to keep it interesting and push the story along. I loved when Ella finally made her move because, even though Paxon was definitely chasing her, he was also allowing her to set the pace. Once she found herself she absolutely shined! Nightbloom is the third book in the series and can be read as a standalone. This book was one I’d been anxiously waiting to read. I enjoyed Ella and Paxon’s story so much and I’m curious to see if there will be more books in the future. Please!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Heroine POV Safe (view spoiler)[no ow and H is not a manwhore; om drama as h has been dating him for several months but has not had sex with him; H wins a bet, the prize to kiss h and om agreed to bet without consulting her – so yes, she kisses H while still dating om (hide spoiler)] Triggers(view spoiler)[om gets aggressive for sex in one on page scene but h kicks him between the legs and puts a stop to it (hide spoiler)] ...more
I love dragons! And Lucius was the most perfect dragon!
Jessen’s family life is restrictive to say the least. Sneaking out for a night on the wrong sidI love dragons! And Lucius was the most perfect dragon!
Jessen’s family life is restrictive to say the least. Sneaking out for a night on the wrong side of town, she finds herself caught in the middle of a confrontation between humans and dragons. When a dark dragon removes her from any danger and then promptly flies her home, she knows that she will feel the wrath of her family. With a quick change in plans she soon finds herself alone with Lucius Nightwing. Despite all she has been raised to believe, she is fascinated by everything about him.
Lucius could not tolerate another man’s hands on the woman. His beast urged him to maim, to break, to kill. It is all the man can do to stop his dragon from taking over. After a soul stirring kiss he knows he must put Jessen aside as he cannot claim her for himself. There is a huge divide between them that goes beyond racism. A divide that his loyalty to family must honor.
While this did not have a lot of action or drama, the story was constantly moving forward, the groundwork being laid for not only Jess and Lucius but for, I imagine, the remaining stories as well. However, it was not completely drama free and I actually enjoyed watching things play out and then cheering when the villain received payment for his deeds.
I adored Lucius and his jealous, protective ways. It doesn’t take him long to recognize what’s at stake with Jessen and even while he fears it a bit, he is determined to claim her completely. Jessen is a heroine that yields to what her family wants, despite her moments of rebellion, but throughout the story she grows stronger in her determination to stand up for what she wants in life. And what she doesn’t want as well. Sometimes, that type of heroine is just as compelling as a regular kicka$$ one.
This is a fast paced read with secondary characters that I can’t wait to read more about. I’m especially keeping my eye on Ella as she has the potential to be my perfect heroine. But I’m also watching Moira, oh, and then there’s Sorcha. Yeah, you get the idea. Lots of good stuff coming up in this series I’m sure. The steam level is scorching but perfect for the story. Don’t expect to get to the serious heat until after the 70% mark. Even so, it didn’t feel that long due to the extreme chemistry between the main characters.
Overall, I absolutely loved pretty much everything about this story except that I wanted more. And since I’m pretty sure I’ll be seeing Jessen and Lucius as we move forward, I’m more than happy.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[no ow drama; h makes out with om/dragon – it’s been 3 months since she saw H – om looks a bit like H – H breaks it up; om/human causes all kinds of drama due to refusing to let her go (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[attempted rape on page (hide spoiler)]...more
Oh my gosh! This book hit all my marks and it did so in a delicious manner!
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Calan was the biggest, toughest highlander laird with a heart of golOh my gosh! This book hit all my marks and it did so in a delicious manner!
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Calan was the biggest, toughest highlander laird with a heart of gold. I melted everytime he displayed all his soft and gooey tender care with Allissaid. He was protective and gentle and his concern over what she was offered to eat was too freaking cute.
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I enjoyed the bit of mistaken gender identity that Calan experienced. It’s definitely a favorite trope of mine as long as it doesn’t continue for long and this one did not. I actually wouldn’t have minded a little more of it. The same with the amnesia trope.
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I was pulled in within a few turns of the page and soon I couldn’t stop. This had the perfect amount of danger and drama laced throughout with humor that had me grinning. The chemistry between Allissaid and Calan was displayed in a believable and heat inducing manner. With secondary characters that added to my overall enjoyment of this book, I’m highly recommending this one to anyone who enjoys a highlander romance.
It has been a long time since I’ve read a book with an alpha hero like Rhodes. He is EVERYTHING I look for and love. His protectiveness over Stella waIt has been a long time since I’ve read a book with an alpha hero like Rhodes. He is EVERYTHING I look for and love. His protectiveness over Stella was extreme but well warranted. His jealousy over the thought of another male looking at her had me smiling widely as this is the stuff I dream about finding in the books I read. The fact that he was a dragon shifter…pure heaven.
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Stella was petite and dainty but with a determination that could not be swayed. It didn’t take her long to learn how to handle the obstinate male that was shadowing her. She definitely gave Rhodes a bit of a ride before he found any peace.
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This is filled with all kinds of danger and drama. With plenty of action laced throughout the story as well as some amazing scenes with some of my favorite characters, I was instantly swept up into this story. Before I realized it, I was at the end long before I was ready. I loved everything about this couple and this world. This author will never be able to write too many dragon shifter romances for me. Definitely my favorite!
Rose has captured my attention from her first appearance in the series. She is weak and unable to Oh my gosh! This book totally stole my heart!
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Rose has captured my attention from her first appearance in the series. She is weak and unable to practice magic. It’s obvious that she is slowly dying. I couldn’t wait to find out what her and Ronan’s story was going to hold. And holy heck. It was incredible.
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Things start out so dark, heavy and angsty. I couldn’t put this down as I had to see what was going to happen. It wasn’t long before this story took a turn, then a twist and before I knew it, I found myself somewhere I never expected to be. And loving every moment of it.
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Ronan is definitely on my top favorite hero list. He’s unable to feel emotion and yet it’s obvious that everything is right below the surface and it’s all a matter of time for it to burst out. I was on pins and needles as his journey to falling in love (or recognizing that he was already in love?) moved me through the story. His protective instincts where Rose was concerned was pure alpha goodness to the 100th degree. I couldn’t help but grin at times at his reactions.
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This is filled with danger and drama along with a level of steam that will make you blush if someone looks over your shoulder while you're reading certain parts. While this can be read as a standalone, I recommend the previous books in the series because the familial connection is so much a part of the story.
Dual POV Safe (view spoiler)[ no ow / om drama except for that of the villain which does not separated this couple; h is a virgin; H is not a manwhore (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[ per the author’s website: Blood, gore, graphic violence, child sexual/physical abuse (alluded to, non graphic, off-page), explicit sex, illness (believed to be terminal), graphic physical descriptions and vomiting (due to illness), cutting for blood magic (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 5 /5; explicit; no condoms (hide spoiler)] ...more
There is nothing better than reading a Macomber to enter in the holidays and The Christmas Spirit is the very best of them all.
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This is not a lThere is nothing better than reading a Macomber to enter in the holidays and The Christmas Spirit is the very best of them all.
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This is not a lengthy book and yet it tells the story of two men and their adventure of stepping into the other man’s shoes prior to the Christmas holiday. I loved the way this was set up with the Grandmother giving the children a story. Their reactions, cheers and jeers were fun and had me smiling.
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Each of the heroes had an interesting way of going about doing their new job as well as building a new or renewed relationship with the heroines. I was totally in love with Hank and Pete and giggled myself silly through some of their misadventures. Through it all, there was the sweetest feeling of unity, love and charity that was soothing to my own soul.
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The romance is sweet and fast, the characters entertaining and the book worth reading just to get to the most perfect feel good ending ever!
Gia and Trip were nuclear together!. I loved the way their relationship evolved from I-can’t-touch-you tThis is white hot romance at its best!
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Gia and Trip were nuclear together!. I loved the way their relationship evolved from I-can’t-touch-you to I-will-stab-myself-in-the-heart-to-protect-you.
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There are twists and turns that I never saw coming, adding to my overall enjoyment. This story is laced with angst, lots of drama and so much action and danger that I couldn’t look away.
I always enjoy Ms. Bloom. Her voice pulled me into the story and her performance kept me engaged. She made these charaAudiobook: Narrator - C.J. Bloom
I always enjoy Ms. Bloom. Her voice pulled me into the story and her performance kept me engaged. She made these characters come alive.
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This was a dark and intense journey filled with suspense as the heroine’s family promises her to a rival family’s son. The perfect mafia princess set up and I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next with each turn of the page.
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Alina might have been a “princess” but her hopes and dreams were far from the life her family lived. I loved the real her as well as what she does to relax when needed. She was a bit unique in that regard. As things began to take a darker turn in her life, I felt her anxiety and her struggle. Holy heck, this author knows how to frame the darkness without pushing things too far.
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Things were told completely in the heroine’s point of view so it left me guessing as to what Alexei’s true intentions, his thoughts, and his ultimate goal and the reason behind it, was. His character was shrouded in mystery and definitely hidden in the shadows. When he finally shared a bit of his side, I was thunderstruck by it all. Definitely worth reading just to get to that point!
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This is a bit of a slow burn but the chemistry between this hero and heroine is undeniable throughout the story. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a little darkness with their romance. You’re going to love Alexei!
Cliffhanger Heroine POV Safe (view spoiler)[no ow drama; no real drama by om but the H handles anyone that might even think about making a move on the h; h virgin; H not a manwhore - celibate (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[stalker; violent murder on page; addiction to pain pills (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 5 /5; explicit; no condoms (hide spoiler)]...more
Garrett’s story was AMAZING! It was everything I’d been waiting for and more. I never expected all the crazy twists and turns that popped up making meGarrett’s story was AMAZING! It was everything I’d been waiting for and more. I never expected all the crazy twists and turns that popped up making me gasp and dig deeper into the book.
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Dessie was nothing as I expected. And I loved that. I loved HER! She was such an intriguing heroine. With her personal struggle at the heart of her character, I couldn’t help but try to figure out what was going to happen prior to it happening. I was wrong every…single…time. Which intrigued me more.
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Garrett was every bit as alpha as his father before him, which is why I am a huge fan of this series. (And I hate reading a series!) His frustration at the situation he found himself in with Dessie had me smiling one moment and then worried sick the next. I truly didn’t know what was going to happen to these characters.
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This is definitely one of the most intense books of the series. The angst, the drama, the danger. It carried me through until almost the very last page. I highly recommend this book and while it could possibly stand alone, I really feel that you need to read the previous books.
I’m not a huge fan of the older man, younger woman trope and in this case, the older man is actually the yoWow! This story absolutely sizzled!!
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I’m not a huge fan of the older man, younger woman trope and in this case, the older man is actually the younger woman’s boyfriend’s father! I couldn’t wait to find out how this author was going to make this relationship work, for the reader, to the point of a happy ending. The journey Rachel and Cal made to get there was amazing. I was so caught up in their story, I couldn’t put this down and read it straight through.
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There is definitely a lot of angst here, but there were also moments when they were building a relationship and they didn’t even realize it. I loved watching them fall in love. And the smexy times here were nuclear. The heat between Rachel and Cal was absolutely off the charts. The restrictions that Cal placed between them set about a series of scenes that had me reaching for a fan and a cold glass of tea.
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I really enjoyed this addition to this post-apocalyptic world and I cannot wait for the next book!
Heroine POV Safe (view spoiler)[h virgin; H not a manwhore, there is no cheating as h’s boyfriend is no longer in the picture when she gets together with the father; there is no ow/om drama; h kisses and starts to make out with other man in an attempt to get back at the H but soon realizes that she is hurting herself more than H and stops things - H was no where around and unaware she was with other man (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[no apparent triggers although there is a scene where the intent to rape is evident - nothing happens (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 100 / 5 ; explicit; no condoms as there are none - they use withdrawal method (hide spoiler)] ...more
I love this world and all the amazing characters that have been created to survive it and then rebuild it. Grant and Olivia’s story was not only uniquI love this world and all the amazing characters that have been created to survive it and then rebuild it. Grant and Olivia’s story was not only unique across the romance genre, it was different from the previous couples in this series. I found it to be extremely intriguing as I imagined actually living life at such a scarily monumental time.
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Reading this from Olivia’s point of view, I like that we were able to see the beginning of the end as well as a few milestones along the way into present time. They were clearly marked and there were no time jumps back and forth. She was obviously a bit scattered at the start but as time went by, her character developed into a woman that learned to go after what she wanted while taking a place in this new society.
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We might not have had Grant’s view point, but there were plenty of times that it was obvious what his actions and reactions meant…at least when you find them in romance. His body language, facial expressions and his taciturn disposition gave evidence of what he must be experiencing emotionally when reacting to Olivia. I loved this gruff, silent man and his determination to keep those in the bunker safe, especially Olivia.
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This had scenes with characters from the previous books in the series, although it can be read as a standalone. The steam was full on nuclear and may require a little something to help ease your way…a cold glass of tea or an adjustment to the a/c setting. I can’t express how much I absolutely love every book in this series and this one has added to my overall love of this world. I can’t wait for the next book and I’m hoping this author will not end it there!
Heroine POV Safe (view spoiler)[ow/om drama: although there is a time or two where the H is jealous when the h is talking to any other man that is single - the h is the same when she sees ow flirting with H while waiting on the h, although he is slightly smiling he leaves ow when h returns - h is very jealous but there is no reason for it; h is a virgin - she was 17 when they went into the bunker and is currently 22; H has not been with anyone since meeting h and going into the bunker (hide spoiler)] Triggers (view spoiler)[no apparent triggers (hide spoiler)] Steam (view spoiler)[ 5 / 5; Explicit; dirty talking H; no condoms or birth control is available but they use the withdrawal method - after they’ve been together for a while and emotions are riding high there is a time or two that he forgets to withdraw (hide spoiler)]...more
When I'm looking for a historical romance to satisfy my needs, this author always comes through for me. A Matter of Temptation checked all my boxes whWhen I'm looking for a historical romance to satisfy my needs, this author always comes through for me. A Matter of Temptation checked all my boxes while adding a few new ones.
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Mina and Simon were wonderful! I loved their sharp, quick banter and the easy way their relationship developed without feeling contrived. The chemistry flowed between them and I fell in love with them both from the very beginning.
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This was a fast paced read that kept me engaged from the first page. Most of the story is relatively low angst but there is a point when the drama escalates and I couldn't imagine how this couple were going to end. I was more than satisfied with the ending, especially with the epilogue that was pure romance.
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