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Spicy, spicy, spicy

Eating Independence by PJ Crescent is a spicy story about a girl named Candice who is thrust into the real world when she drops out of college and needs money for a vacation. This is a quick read; the spice level is at a 5, and there is a story woven in-between. If you are looking for a quick erotic story I would defiantly recommend this.

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Blood, Broken Fate by Hazel Jonas. It has been a while since I read a good vampire dark romance, and this book had me hooked. So much so that I kept checking to see how much I had left, secretly hoping I was nowhere near the end. The story centers around Zeno and Raquel, who first encounter each other when Raquel rescues Zeno from over 20 years of captivity. Little did they both know that their fate had already been written. That being said, I loved the character growth of Zeno in this story, not overshadowing the walls that Raquel has of her own. The writing style is smooth, and the author transitions timelines with ease. As always, we have to rate the spice, which I give a good 4.5 stars. I cannot wait until the next installment of this book comes out, and I would definitely recommend adding this to your TBR.

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"Bloodlust" by Devin Thorpe, book 1 of a trilogy series, is narrated from Syrus's perspective, with the narrative alternating between "A DREAM" - representing his dreams, which usually flash back to the past, and "A NIGHTMARE" - his actual reality when he is awake. In the initial chapters, you begin to grasp the situation Syrus is in, and it is not good. As the story progresses, the world-building unfolds, allowing you to understand the various players involved. We then figure out Syrus is indeed a half-vampire/werewolf hybrid in the middle of a war between both species, and his fate may have been prewritten. The switch between dream and nightmare hypes you up and winds you down as you take on a journey with Syrus as he navigates this war on the outside and within himself. The book is not a slow-burn; the author builds imagery and sensory-detailed descriptions that immerse you with the MMC and his surroundings. As someone who doesn't switch between genres often, I really enjoyed this book, and we all know I love a book that has a well-executed twist. Book 2 could not come quick enough; I would 100% recommend it.

Compelled by Blood is second to Compelled by the Shadows. If you haven't read it yet, I would suggest doing so because this picks up right behind the first one. The book revolves around Author and Clara, who live together in a haunted manor. Author is a vampire, and Clara wants nothing more than to become one herself. I'll stop there to avoid giving away any spoilers of the story. The author's writing style is easy to read, and she provides dual perspectives of the characters, which is one of my favorite styles. The story doesn't end on a cliffhanger, providing an opportunity to grow if she chooses to go in that direction. This was a quick read and I would recommend.

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Hers to Haunt by KJ Devoir. I will start with: if you have not read Books 1 & 2, please go back and read them since this is Book 3. The story revolves around Zand and Leena, who are brought together when her sister suddenly disappears, thought to be dead. This is not your normal mystery; though, this world has supernatural baddies that we love—vampires and shapeshifters. The author's writing style is refreshing and easy to read, while the story pulls you in, making these a quick read. And it definitely leaves you yearning for more. 10 out of 10 would recommend this series.

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"His to Hallow" by KJ Devoir: Book 4 of the Goldblood Prophecy Series. If you have not read books 1-3, this will spoil them. The story began with a mystery: Leena has just inherited a house from her presumed-dead older half-sister. The house is situated in MoonVine, known as a cemetery town, surrounded by supernatural rumors. Zand, the groundskeeper, who at first wanted to claim the house for himself, now wants to claim Leena as his queen. Leena is thrust into a world she never knew existed outside of movies, and it is now not just herself she has to worry about. This book picks up right where book 3 left off, with Leena and Zand at the coven. The writing style remains consistent, offering different perspectives as the story unfolds. In this book, you get a deeper look into Zand and Leena's relationship, the dynamics they share, and whether they can make it work. And the story is still not over. I love this series and would 100% recommend.


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"Redemption" by Ava Summers – This is a dark Mafia Romance that starts in a way our parents always warn us about. A woman traveling overseas gets drugged in a nightclub and ends up kidnapped. I am close to my 50s, and I swear my mom still worries about this every time I walk out of the house, let alone when I go on vacation. And this scenario is exactly what happened to our main character, Theresa. Then we have Viktor, forced into a life of crime by the very person responsible for killing his family. Their worlds cross when Viktor is tasked with holding Theresa until she is auctioned off for sale by his boss.

This is a fast-paced book. It has a good plot, action, and spice. The author does a good job when it comes to Viktor's and Theresa’s dilemma. Viktor may be morally gray, but you are rooting for him to do the right thing. The story is well-developed and well-written; at the same time, the action and spice keep you engaged. I give it 4.5 out of 5 Stars, at the end of the book ends leaving you wondering. The epilogue does wrap up the story with a jump in time, but I am still wondering what happened in-between. All in all, I would recommend it.

This is a dark stalker 'novella' with Holly as the FMC and Matthew as the MMC. Holly is living in the country when one night she is visited by a stalker she didn't know she had. This book was short, so anything else said would be a spoiler. Because it is short, there is no backstory to the book, or context; you only get what is happening in the short period of time. I honestly would call this a short story since it is focused on a single event and lacks a complex plot. A little more explanation may have been better. While the story is good, it just feels like it is missing something.


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The best place to start with this review is to say that this is not a dark romance; it is an erotic horror/splatterpunk. This book is a masterful buildup of horror, and there is a distinct moment when you know something is about to go down. The MMC, Kent, has a kink that he tries to satisfy in a publicly acceptable way. Then one day, in an ad, he finds a like-minded FMC, Mona. At first, he has his doubts, but then he goes all in and explores his fantasies with someone like-minded. In the back of his mind, he doesn't know if he can trust her or himself. This story was gory, surprising, and a good read. At the end of this book, I was slack-jawed in the best way. So if erotic horror/splatterpunk is your thing, this book is for you.

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Spoilers if you have not read the other two books. This book wrapped everything up in a pretty bow to what I thought was the end of the series, but I found out that Base and Lu are getting a book, and Tobias and Aria are getting one as well. Tobias and Base's characters are favorites because of their witty banter with everyone; no one is safe. This series is a must-read. The author did such a good job addressing mental health, and the character growth is superb.