lornaj_reads's Reviews (711)

Before the Storm

Justine Elizabeth

DID NOT FINISH: 13%

I could not get into it felt like a insta love 
challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Well what an end to a duology this book was so tense and when Caius realized he screwed up he would not stop to ensure Rory was safe. I loved seeing a different side of Caius and I also fell in love with Sam and Lauren for the way they stuck by her. 
 
Yes I did cry the end of the last book I also cried at parts of this book and there are still points I did not like but in the end made sense. I am hoping that the author gives Sam his own book because I feel like he was one of the best characters in this book. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ that soul scape was a good added part of the bond because the times they were in there was 🥵. 

I recommend this series if you like a romantasy with fated mates and MMC with shadow abilities. 

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challenging emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I was not expecting this book. I thought it was going to be something completely different to what it was. I was not expecting a romantasy I enjoyed the premise of this story and I am glad it is only a duology. It took me a while to understand the magic system and then when I figured it out they decide to leave me on a cliffhanger where I was crying. 
  
Can I just say that when Caius say Miss Raven I melt that man made me want to hit him one minute then cuddle him the next. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ I am excited to see more of them in the next book but after than cliffhanger I will have to wait and see. 
 
Again I was not expecting this book and I highly recommend you read it this is the first time I have read anything by this author now I need to see what else they have. 
 
Happy reading everyone 📚 
 
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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Another book to finished my A-Z challenge hoping to finish it before the end of the year. I know I liked Vi Keeland books and this did not disappoint I really enjoyed this book. I liked seeing the relationship grow between the two characters and they are so funny towards each other.

The added surprise of his ex and their kid was such a good story line and it made me tear up this man loves his kid so much he would deal with his ex who is a horrible person. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 1.5 🌶️ these were good when they finally gave into the attraction.

I recommend this book if you have read a Vi Keeland book before you will love it and if you haven’t this is a good place to start.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

Every Moment with You

J.E. Parker

DID NOT FINISH: 22%

I could not get into it and did not like the narrators 
challenging dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The second book in the duet is even more intense than the first one with Cole now firmly on the side of not killing Mara they have to figure a way to stop Shaw from killing again. The growth of Cole in this book is great he is showing more of his humanity and giving Mara the key to his past which helps us understand him even more. I love the dynamic between these two they are made for each other. 
 
The escalation of Shaws kills is making Mara realize the only way to stop him is by killing him. I enjoyed the plan they put in motion not just because Labyrinth was one of my favourite movies too but because justice was finally being served. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2.75 🌶️ they really amped up the spicy scenes in the second book and I loved every minute of them the passion between these two characters is explosive. 
 
If you like a dark book with a little revenge murder and a hot couple that can’t keep their hands off each other this is the perfect book for you.
 
Happy reading everyone 📚 
 
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challenging dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I got this book for an honest review. When I started the book I enjoyed it but then I found that it was not holding my interest as much as I hoped. I continued reading the book because it was small and can be added to my reading goal but I have some questions regarding this book. 

This is the second book I have read by this author and I don’t think the writing style is for me. I was left with more questions after this novella I predicted the twist at the end but I can not get past the person he killed and the FMC knew about this. I gave this book 3.25 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ even though the plot was confusing the spice was good. 

This book was not for me but it may be for you so please give it a try if you like a masked stalker romance. 

Happy reading everyone 📚


 

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Another book from my A-Z list that has been on my TBR for 3 years I can’t believe I have waited on this book so long. This is a dark book that is wrapped in the art scene in San Francisco. I was surprised that this book had pictures within and such beautiful artwork for all the work they talk about.

There is so much going on this book starting with Mara’s kidnapping and the growth of her relationship with Cole while she knows who he is she know he will not hurt her like the person who kidnapped her. I gave this book 4.25 ⭐️ and 1.5 🌶️ the scenes are 🥵 between Cole watching her and the ending of the book.

If you like a dark romance this is a perfect book for you.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I may have picked this book up based on the cover and the sprayed edges but I also love a best friends brother trope. I enjoyed this book so much it gave me a new thing to look up I have never heard of Androphobia before and now I know what it means. Cal is a character I was not expecting she is quirky and loveable. Row is a big grump with an even bigger heart you just got to look beneath the hard exterior.

I loved the other character in this book when Dylan gets a book I will be happy (needs to be with Kieran though) I also want to see Rhys find a love interest and possibly Taylor because he was funny. Back to this book Row never stopped loving Cal since he was a kid but Cal finds it hard to express her love. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ there was some scenes in the kitchen that shocked me Row knows what to do with vegetables 😜.

If you like a best friends brother trope with a grumpy chef and a quirky FMC this is the book for you that I highly recommend.

Happy reading everyone 📚

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challenging funny mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Another A-Z book that I was not expecting to like. This is a MC romance and a case of mistaken identity in the beginning. I love the fact that Sophie just rolls with it in the end but she does give Zak a fight throughout the book. I enjoyed the MC aspect but I am not sure if the side characters pulled my interest to continue the series we will see in the future. 

Although I am not sure I will continue the series it was a great book I like that the characters were in their 30s. I also love how Zak could not stay away even when she kept telling him to leave he felt the need to protect her. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ I love that Zak takes charge and although Sophie is an independent woman she loves to not be in control makes them the perfect couple. 

If you like a MC romance with a touch of violence and an MMC who is possessive and wants to protect his woman this is the perfect book for you. 

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