Seriously intense, a story from cover to cover that never loses momentum. It's a book that will make you angry, frustrate you, and then turn around anSeriously intense, a story from cover to cover that never loses momentum. It's a book that will make you angry, frustrate you, and then turn around and give you tender, sweet, loving feelings. Kind of tore me up a bit. Very different from what I expected, but in a good way. This is not light reading, folks. It's a quiet night without the kids, glass of tea, bag of chocolates, stay up late and sink into it kind of book. ...more
I mean...effing WOW. That's all I've got. I literally read this until my eyes burned. Could. Not. Put. Down.I mean...effing WOW. That's all I've got. I literally read this until my eyes burned. Could. Not. Put. Down....more
Too much sex, too many contrived miscommunications, not enough character development. This is all of the stereotypes about erotic romance wrapped up iToo much sex, too many contrived miscommunications, not enough character development. This is all of the stereotypes about erotic romance wrapped up in one "trilogy". DNF-ing the series with this one. ...more
4.5 Stars Whoa, this was hot, hot, hot! I got this rec from Sarah McLean in her Old School Romance Book Club group on FB. While this is def not old sch4.5 Stars Whoa, this was hot, hot, hot! I got this rec from Sarah McLean in her Old School Romance Book Club group on FB. While this is def not old school, it was one hell of a read. Fairly short, wildly romantic, and smoking hot, it starts out with letters from a deployed Green Beret to his lady pen pal of sorts. And it ends with some explosive chemistry. Definitely a goodie. ...more
I like this series but I just can't quite gain the enthusiasm for it that I have for some of my other favorite UF series like Patricia Briggs MeredithI like this series but I just can't quite gain the enthusiasm for it that I have for some of my other favorite UF series like Patricia Briggs Meredith Gentry series or Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels series. I thought the first couple of books were leading me there, but the lack of movement of the series and the stagnant state of Merrit and Ethan's up and down relationship just get boring. Part of my meh may be due to the fact that I'm listening to the audiobooks instead of reading. I mean, the series is good. I love the idea behind it. I just don't find myself sinking into the stories like I feel that I should. I'm ready for more of the weres, more big changes (you do get ONE big change in this book). Maybe now that the resolution we get with regards to the whole mayor Tate storyline is over, I'll get more from the next book. ...more
My first Lynsay Sands book, and I loved it! Just the right touch of humor, sexuality, struggle, and romance. The focus of the story wasn't the angst bMy first Lynsay Sands book, and I loved it! Just the right touch of humor, sexuality, struggle, and romance. The focus of the story wasn't the angst between the H/h. It was outside goings-on and the fallout from other people's choices that moved this story forward. I loved how kind the heroine was. And I while I love the strong willed heroine popular in today's novels, I still get a bit dreamy reading about a woman who's naive, soft hearted, and just needs a big tough Scot to come and save the day. Lovely read!...more
The first in a favorite new series! 5 gigantic, shiny stars.
Mack is a tough girl, raised on the streets since her Dad died when she was 13. But she gThe first in a favorite new series! 5 gigantic, shiny stars.
Mack is a tough girl, raised on the streets since her Dad died when she was 13. But she gets in over her head when she goes looking for her missing best friend among the Boston mafia. There she meets Lachlan, head of the Irish bad guys.
I'm partial to Irish heroes. Not sure why, but if the word "Irish" is somewhere in the blurb, it's almost a guarantee I'm gonna read it. And I luuuurved these guys.
This is a somewhat dark series. Not dark-dark. No explicit rape, which is a huge no-no for me. There are rape scenes, but you don't get details. No glorifying that type of thing. The good guy bad guys (lol) are very protective of their women. Just not so much the other dudes. There are pretty explicit torture sequences, especially in book two.
However, it was so easy to sink into this dark, gritty, bold, and uncompromising world. No punches pulled. This was INTENSE, from start to finish. You want alpha? You fucking got one with Lachlan! ...more
Con's story. The tatted bad boy and the society darling. They had one night together years ago, but Con was drunk and can't remember. As the story weaCon's story. The tatted bad boy and the society darling. They had one night together years ago, but Con was drunk and can't remember. As the story wears on, each of their lives are revealed a bit more, and they come to realize how similar they are despite their difference in upbringing. I listened to the audio and the narration was great. ...more
My absolute favorite of the series so far. How will Nancy Haviland top this frigging heart-wrenching, stunning installment in her Wanted Men series? SMy absolute favorite of the series so far. How will Nancy Haviland top this frigging heart-wrenching, stunning installment in her Wanted Men series? She's outdone herself. I'm sitting here, heart beating fast, eyes wide, soooo stoked already for the next installment. This book is huge. HUGE. Aleksander and Sacha have an extremely complicated past. Even though their individual betrayals tore at me, their heartbreak was even worse. They loved (and love) each other so much, but the circumstances that surround their romance are just not conducive to rational thoughts.
The rest of the guys and their women are intimately involved with this plotline, and Vasily takes center stage throughout much of the story as well. One phenomenal reveal in particular blew my mind. Serious. Shivers. The anticipation is going to kill me. ...more
LOVE C.P. Smith. She's Kristen Ashley without the annoying back and forth, pointless arguing and repeat heroes. Her heroes are uber alpha, which I lovLOVE C.P. Smith. She's Kristen Ashley without the annoying back and forth, pointless arguing and repeat heroes. Her heroes are uber alpha, which I love. They're controlling and domineering but they allow their women their quirks. The heroines are funny and dynamic. Lots of romance, hot sex, dash of suspense and loads of romance. A little ott on the cheese factor at times, but I'll slurp all her books up from here on out. She's divine. ...more
✔️ Tessa Bailey ✔️ Irish hero ✔️ Sister of Ginger from Protecting What's His ✔️ Loads of sexual tension followed by ridonkulously hot sex.
You really do ✔️ Tessa Bailey ✔️ Irish hero ✔️ Sister of Ginger from Protecting What's His ✔️ Loads of sexual tension followed by ridonkulously hot sex.
You really don't need more reasons to read this. Enjoy ;)...more
I think this was my favorite of the series by a small margin. There is some brutal, brutal stuff going on here. I love how Vlad never backs away from I think this was my favorite of the series by a small margin. There is some brutal, brutal stuff going on here. I love how Vlad never backs away from his roots. He's cold and heartless with his enemies, and Leila isn't trying to change that about him.
In this installment, Vlad's longest and strongest enemy is finally done waiting to make his move. And his best friend (ex best friend?) is caught in the middle, along with his newly made vampire wife. You've gotta know if the good guy is as determined and ruthless as this guy, the bad guys have got to be worse. Leila seems like a good tool to use against a man like Vlad....a man who's lived for centuries careful to stay away from emotional entanglements. In a roundabout way, he learns not only how deeply he loves his wife and hates his enemy, but how truly loyal some of his people are.
I've been listening to this series on audio, and the narrator is amazing. I believe this is my favorite audio series so far, and I listen to a LOT of audio. The narrator puts her heart and soul into her work, and she keeps me deep within the story...so much that sometimes I forget what I'm doing and just stand there all stiff and ready for the next scene. Fantastic....more
Penny's books are always pleasing. I love her unconventional protagonists. The books I've read by her contain heroes and heroines who have lived a lotPenny's books are always pleasing. I love her unconventional protagonists. The books I've read by her contain heroes and heroines who have lived a lot of life but still have a lot of life to live. In this book, the hero was supremely abrasive at times. But I like that type of surly, grumpy jackass hero. He also happened to be Scottish, which somehow made all the growls and bossy moments reminiscent of a kilted, wounded warrior. This one just happened to be a chef. The heroine is a widow with two grown daughters who just can't seem to find herself after losing her husband. The story ended up being beautifully told. ...more
The beginning was great. This had a different tone at first than KA's other works. Less hard core badass and more small town, slow and easy. 3.5 Stars
The beginning was great. This had a different tone at first than KA's other works. Less hard core badass and more small town, slow and easy. The whole idea of the will was new and really sweet, if a tiny bit cheesy. The hero is still very much a KA guy, though. Choppy sentences, lots of repetition and grunting, very much overbearing. He's very much a family man, which I loved. Somewhere in the middle of the book, it started to really drag...so much that I put the book down and read half of another series before continuing. There was just nothing happening for a good 100 pages. The last 1/4 of the story picked up again and was wonderful...more fast paced, each chapter brought us closer to some kind of resolution, and the ending...wow, that ending! The conflict resolution between Jake and Josephine made my heart go pitter patter. And another instance with Jake's kids rounded out the finale and gave this book one of the better endings of all of KA's books. This was my first Kristen Ashley book in over a year. I'm glad I took a break. I feel like I enjoyed it more. Looking forward to Mickey's story, although I'm a bit concerned about the heroine in that one....more
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