Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Standalone Book 2 of Monster Stalker series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 stars
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Mickey Bloom bar Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Standalone Book 2 of Monster Stalker series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 stars
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Mickey Bloom barely escaped a horrifying encounter with one monster, only to find that an even more dangerous creature, Rhett Royals, was lurking in the shadows.
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When it comes to monster romance, I want the monster to be monstrous with special features. This book delivered on that front. I liked how the storyline touched on literal and metaphorical aspects of it.
Would my mate ever come to me awake or will I have to fuck her and breed her every time her eyes close?
Rhett was a five-in-one monster combo with a special electrified appendage. His brutish appearance and behavior give him an edge, but he was also sweet in his own way. Mickey had been through a lot and I liked seeing how he overcame her issues.
Snapdragons is a story of overcoming adversities. It would appeal to readers who enjoy hurt/comfort monster romance.
Title: A Ballad of Phantoms and Hope Author: K.M. Moronova Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Spin-off to The Fabric of Our Souls POV: First Person - DTitle: A Ballad of Phantoms and Hope Author: K.M. Moronova Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Spin-off to The Fabric of Our Souls POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
WARNING: If you plan to read The Fabric of Our Souls, do not read the blurb and this review due to major spoilers.
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Five years after the tragedy that claimed his life, Lanston Nevers was still searching for peace. He couldn't quite understand what kept him tethered to this world—until he met Ophelia Rosin. She brought him a glimmer of hope, yet the darkness she carried threatened to destroy them.
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I loved Lanston in The Fabric of Our Souls and I usually don’t like a spin-off of my favorite character. But the unique twist of him being a ghost intrigued me, and I'm glad I gave it a chance. The story is sad and depressing, yet uplifting.
He gave me a piece of him so easily, so carelessly, but I’m not sure if I’m ready for him to see how ugly I am on the inside.
My heart ached for Lanston with how he longed for Wynn and Liam. I’m glad to see he had his other friends, but it was bittersweet too. I liked how Ophelia has her own struggles and insecurities. They were two lost souls meant for each other.
A Ballad of Phantoms and Hope is a story of acceptance and forgiveness. It would appeal to readers who enjoy slow burn, dark paranormal romance.
Genre: Gothic Fantasy Type: Book 1 of 2 from The Eating Woods series POV: Shifting (First person & third person) Rating: [image]
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Maevyth Bronwick had been an outcast her whole life, but things took a wild turn when she was forced to flee through the cursed Eating Woods. What she found on the other side was far worse than she could ever imagined—including the ruthless Zevender Rydainn.
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This book is enjoyable and easier read than I expected. I liked the characters and the world, especially with the magic systems and the monsters. However, I did feel the plot progression was slow until the story got more exciting around 70% onwards.
“I wonder what sounds will spill from your lips when your thighs are trembling against my palms and your sweet nectar wets my tongue.”
I love underdog characters and Maevyth was the epitome of one. It’s interesting to see how she learned to adapt even though curiosity and stubbornness led her into trouble. Zevender had his own fair share of issues since childhood, and he turned it around to be what he was today.
Anathema is a tale of determination and readjustment. It would appeal to readers who enjoy dark, gothic fantasy romance.
Genre: MM Fantasy Romance Type: Standalone POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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Luke Moor thought his life couldn’t get any wors Genre: MM Fantasy Romance Type: Standalone POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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Luke Moor thought his life couldn’t get any worse, stuck in a dead-end job with no social life. But when an unexpected visitor, Kyranis (Kyran) Nightweed, stole him away to a different realm, it could either be his ticket to a new life or his impending doom.
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This one is delightfully romantic, blended with the author's signature darkness and humor, making for an engaging read. I loved the world, the court drama, the actions and the monsters.
I know what it means to be left wanting. I know how it hurts to be ignored.
Kyran was amusing and considerate as he navigated the unknowns of Luke’s world. Luke was understandably doubtful, yet open to new possibilities. Their chemistry was palpable, and one particular sexy scene was quite exquisite.
Taken by the Lord of the Nocturne Court is a story of aspiration and adaptability. It would appeal to readers who enjoy MM fantasy romance.
Genre: Fantasy Type: Standale short story from Happily Never After series POV: First Person- Multiple Rating: [image] 3.75 stars
Neverland had always Genre: Fantasy Type: Standale short story from Happily Never After series POV: First Person- Multiple Rating: [image] 3.75 stars
Neverland had always been a refuge for the Lost Boys, but the one hailed as a hero was nothing but that. Tobias knew the truth because he recognized the same darkness within.
He was a tortured soul, and I desperately wanted to soothe it for him. If only he would just give me a chance.
There was no lull in the story. However, there were too many things crammed in for something so short that they didn’t get enough depth. Despite this, I enjoyed the characters and the overall story.
Lost Boy is a story of embracing inner darkness. It would appeal to readers who enjoy short, dark reimagining of Peter Pan.
Genre: Sci-fi Romance Type: Book 1 of Brides of the Vinduthi series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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As a human, life on the space stGenre: Sci-fi Romance Type: Book 1 of Brides of the Vinduthi series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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As a human, life on the space station Thodos III was hard for Tessi. When her best friend went missing, she vowed to find out what happened. Hope flourished when the notorious Vinduthi leader, Alkard, offered help, but it came with a price she might not be willing to pay.
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This one was an easy and quick read. I enjoyed the overall story but the world building could use some works. The plot has enough weight to keep it interesting, with Tessi and Alkard having good chemistry. This book can technically be read as a standalone, with the series arc continuing in the next book.
Deal with the Alien Devil is a story of finding love unexpectedly. It would appeal to readers who enjoy a light sci-fi romance.
Genre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 2 of 2 from The Pale Court Duet POV: First Person- Dual Rating: [image]
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Just as Ada thought her life at the PGenre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 2 of 2 from The Pale Court Duet POV: First Person- Dual Rating: [image]
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Just as Ada thought her life at the Pale Court was getting better, it was violently ripped away. With Enosh questioning her integrity, she must find a way to change her fate or risk losing everything she sacrificed for. [image] This book focuses more on the development of their relationship with a thicker and more exciting plot than the previous book. Both Ada and Enosh were put through the wringer, which tested their bond. I loved the direction they took, and it happened at an appropriate pace.
Maybe a god’s love wasn’t gentle or kind… Maybe it was all-consuming, devastatingly painful, and destructive in its lack of moral restraints.
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Genre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 1 of 2 from The Pale Court Duet POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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For two centuries, no mortaGenre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 1 of 2 from The Pale Court Duet POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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For two centuries, no mortals could find peace after death. When Ada accidentally gained entrance into the forbidden Pale Court, she was determined to change the fate of mankind. But a deal with Enosh might come with too steep of a price.
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While Enosh embraced ruthlessness, he was also very human with his pain and vulnerabilities. Ada was brave and selfless, but at times put herself at risk. I liked both of them, and the supporting characters were also interesting.
“Love comes unbidden and has no care for precautions, turning us into fools for liars and monsters.” His swollen cock pressed against my heated center, telling me his breeches had vanished, but his hips made no further advance. “That much, I learned of love.”
The book drew me in with its intriguing world, and I loved the ambiance and the magic system. Even though the plot is on the lighter side, I enjoyed the overall story.
King of Flesh and Bones is a story of promises and grudges. It would appeal to readers who enjoy dark fantasy romance.
Title: Genesis Author: C.A. ReneGenre: Type: Standalone novella from Inferno World POV: First Person - Female Rating: [image]
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Francine Hunter was raised with a silver spoon, but deep down inside she never felt belonged. Armed with a DNA test, she searched for her roots but found more than she bargained for.
“Child, I mean, there are demons inside the Greenes.”
I liked how this book is different than the other Inferno World books I’ve read. It is a story within a story, and for the length, it worked. While the story felt mild, the ending helped make up for it.
Genesis is a story of dark family history. It would appeal to readers who enjoy a quick horror read.
Genre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 2 of 3 from Fire and Desire series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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After a distressing incident with Genre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 2 of 3 from Fire and Desire series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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After a distressing incident with the Shadow King, Isavelle Harrow’s escape provided only temporary relief for her mate Zabriel. With the fate of the kingdom on a precipice, they must be vigilant as more enemies emerge in a way they least expected.
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While Book 1 was a slow-burn introduction to the world, this book focused more on burning desires. I felt the story was slow until about 70% of the book. I enjoyed discovering Zabriel’s past and the dynamics with the people close to him. The new characters added intrigue to the plot, and I’m looking forward to learning more about them.
Holding me in his arms, he leans down and growls into my ear, “Who’s Alpha’s good girl?”
The Flame King's Bride is a story of ambition and betrayal. It would appeal to readers who enjoy sexy fantasy romance.
Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Standalone Book 1 of Monster Stalker series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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As a test subject of inhuman Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Standalone Book 1 of Monster Stalker series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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As a test subject of inhumane experiments, Creed Blackstone had no memory of his past except one. Guided by the only snippet of recollection he had, his escape led him to Demi Hawthorne. But things became more challenging when neither of them understood the significance of their bond.
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Creed was one of a kind, and he took full advantage of it, especially with his “special equipments”. For a human, Demi handled her situation well, and I loved how her reading played a factor.
Shoving four fingers inside me to relieve the ache, I groan, the fire becoming brighter but the need for his knot becoming more intense. I want his fangs in my throat. I want all of him.
This one turned out to be a wild and entertaining ride. I liked how the author didn’t shy away from her imagination. The beginning was dark, but it got slow in the middle. Thankfully, it picked up towards the end with plenty of amusing scenes.
Honeysuckles is a story of adapting. It would appeal to readers who enjoy monster romance.
Genre: Dark Romance Type: Standalone POV: First Person - Dual (Mostly female) Rating: [image]
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After losing her family, all Lilith wanted was to b Genre: Dark Romance Type: Standalone POV: First Person - Dual (Mostly female) Rating: [image]
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After losing her family, all Lilith wanted was to be with them. But Death had a different plan and he would do anything to claim her.
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While Death was quite sexy, he was also sweet (slightly corny at times) in his own way. I liked how he took care of her while giving her space to grow. I wished Lilith stood up for herself more, but I’m glad she learned to accept at her own pace. The overall story was simple yet entertaining.
Does he want to break me? Well, I’m already broken. Hurt me? Fine, I know what pain is. But this? Whatever twisted game this is, it needs to end. Even if I’ve sometimes enjoyed it.
Death’s Obsession is a story of reinvention. It would appeal to readers who enjoy a quick dark-themed read.
Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Standalone Book 1 of Five Packs series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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Being an outcast lone female of Genre: Paranormal Romance Type: Standalone Book 1 of Five Packs series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image]
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Being an outcast lone female of Quarry Pack, Una Hayes learned to blend in the background and thrived in her ways. But an undeniable bond with the pack’s Alpha, Killian Kerry, proved more challenging than she imagined.
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Rejected mate is a new-to-me trope, and now I understand the appeal of the dynamic. I was #TeamUna right from the beginning. I loved how she dealt with the situations, and her understated strength was admirable. Killian was punch worthy, but I liked how he tried to fix the mistakes. I usually hate it when the hero turns soft, but in this case it worked well.
He controls everything in this pack, but not me.
The overall story was interesting despite some slower pace in some parts. I enjoyed discovering the world and the packs’ dynamics.
The Tyrant Alpha’s Rejected Mate is a story of determination and progression. It would appeal to readers who enjoy slow burn wolf shifter romance.
Genre: Paranormal Erotica Type: Standalone Novella POV: First Person - Male Rating: [image]
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Tana Vennt never knew her life was in danger untilGenre: Paranormal Erotica Type: Standalone Novella POV: First Person - Male Rating: [image]
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Tana Vennt never knew her life was in danger until protection came in the form she least expected.
When I first came across this book, I knew I needed to read it. It was actually milder than I thought it would be. It was a short, fun read with a knob of sweetness and kink.
Genre: Sci-fi Erotica Type: Book 1 of We Are Nepenthe series POV: Third Person Rating: [image] 3.75 Stars (4.5 for smut | 3 for story)
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If you’reGenre: Sci-fi Erotica Type: Book 1 of We Are Nepenthe series POV: Third Person Rating: [image] 3.75 Stars (4.5 for smut | 3 for story)
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If you’re looking for tentacle porn, this book is it. It went straight to the action with all the squirmy goodness. This book is more of three interconnected short stories. There’s a minimal background story with a very open ending. My favorite story was the second one with Yesmin.
Nepenthe is the story of survival and adapting. It would appeal to readers who enjoy sci-fi erotica.
Title: The Library at Mount Char Author: Scott Hawkins Genre: Urban Fantasy Type: Standalone POV: Third Person Rating: [image]
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The Library was the only place Carolyn Sopaski felt truly belong. When her Father went missing, she was determined to find out what happened and take back what’s hers, no matter the consequences.
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This book was something different. I had difficulty in the beginning following the story, but as soon as the world is established, it was easy to follow. While the plot line was somewhat uncomplicated, the characters and story unraveling commanded my attention.
“What you’ve seen is nothing, Steve. Parlor tricks. For all intents and purposes, the power of the Library is infinite. Tonight we’re going to settle who inherits control of reality.”
I had mixed feelings about Carolyn. Her values that I admired, also made her unlikable. The other characters were interesting and amusing. I loved seeing how they try to adapt to the situation. My favorites were Erwin and Steve.
The Library at Mount Char is a story of self-discovery. I would appeal to readers who enjoy urban fantasy with sparks of humor and horror.
Genre: Dystopian Romance Type: Standalone POV: Third Person Rating: [image]
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It’s been six years since the war broke and Eugenia tried her best to survive the harsh new world. Her goal to a safe place was halted when she came across an unlikely community led by Aaron Kingston. But what looked like a perfect haven from the outside hid dark secrets she wished she never saw the lights.
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This book had potentials, but the execution led it down. I liked the world the author created, but needed more background to establish the story. My biggest issue was the rough flow. At times I wasn’t sure what was going on because scenes jumped around recklessly.
I liked Eugenia initially, but that quickly changed to annoyance due to her holier-than-thou attitude. I liked Aaron, though I wished his character was stronger.
Swallow It Down is a story of survival. It might appeal to readers looking for dystopian romance.
Genre: Fantasy Romance Type: Standalone POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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When she was young, Princess Maren made a grave mistaGenre: Fantasy Romance Type: Standalone POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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When she was young, Princess Maren made a grave mistake that changed the course of her life. Determined to fix the problem, she took the opportunity when taken by the infamous pirate Captain Ramsay “Bones” Battista. But what she faced could be even more devastating than before.
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Knowing the book' theme, I was excited to dive into this one. Though I felt the first half was slow, I enjoyed the overall story, filled with action and sexiness.
I know that this is where I belong, drowning in this madness with her. Two monsters that have found their souls in one another.
Maren was the type of heroine I root for, with her fearlessness and determination. While Ramsay was daring and sometimes vicious, he carried a pain that highlighted his humanity.
A Ship of Bones and Teeth is a tale of adventure and accepting oneself. It would appeal to readers who enjoy a fairytale retelling of fantasy romance.
Title: The Flame King's Captive Author: Chloe Chastaine Genre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 1 of 3 from Fire and Desire series POV: First Person - DualTitle: The Flame King's Captive Author: Chloe Chastaine Genre: Fantasy Romance Type: Book 1 of 3 from Fire and Desire series POV: First Person - Dual Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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Life in Maledin had not been easy for Isavelle Harrow. While saved from the cruel Brethren, being Zabriel’s captive was not any easier especially when another dark force threatened the world they knew.
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I’m unfamiliar with Omegaverse, and I’m glad there are explanations of the relationship dynamics. Though some parts felt slow and repetitive, I loved the storyline and the world.
"You’re my bride and my mate, but you don’t have to believe me just because I say so. I don’t need to persuade you to melt for me because it’s going to happen anyway, and it’s going to be fucking delicious.”
I loved how Isavelle learned to embrace her new beginning in her own pace and with caution. Zabriel was sexy and patient. I also liked the supporting characters, but I have to say the dragons stole the show with their personalities and antics.
The Flame King’s Captive is a tale of endurance and destiny. It would appeal to readers who enjoy slow burn fantasy romance.
Genre: Magical Realism Type: Standalone POV: Third Person Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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Nora Seed found herself at a junction between life and deatGenre: Magical Realism Type: Standalone POV: Third Person Rating: [image] 4.25 Stars
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Nora Seed found herself at a junction between life and death. Her task was to choose a new path that resonated the most. Presented with infinite choices, she must learn to recognize what she value the most or risked losing her grip permanently.
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I’m in a dilemma in deciding how I liked this book. On one hand I found the concept fascinating. On the other hand, the storytelling was a tad bland at times.
'The thing you have to remember is that this is an opportunity and it is rare and we can undo any mistake we made, live any life we want. Any life. Dream big . . . You can be anything you want to be. Because in one life, you are.’
Nora and Mrs. Elms were interesting characters, and I enjoyed their interactions. I also liked the options Nora found herself in, but I wished there were more excitements in the situations and the other characters involved. I get it, it’s part of her lesson, but as a reader I prefer a heightened experience.
The Midnight Library is a tale of regrets, choices and consequences. It would appeal to readers who enjoy magical realism with a philosophical take on life.
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