lornaj_reads's Reviews (711)

Now it’s time to review the 756 page beast. Again there is a lot of Insta love/lust in this book but mainly from Jake. I have been putting this book off for a while because I have seen my mutuals either love it or hate it and I did not want to hate a book this big. Thankfully I did not hate it. I enjoyed it however it was not perfect and some of the s3x scenes could have been cut. Although I loved the relationships that were created between all the guys.

I loved the relationship between Jake and Caleb. I don't know how Jake did not know that man was in love with him. Out of all the guys Ilmari had the best character development and I enjoyed all the scenes with him who does not like a beast of a man. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 3 🌶️ I don’t know if I can pick a specific scene because there were so many but when Caleb gets bossy was always 🥵.

I recommend this book do not be intimidated by the size of the book. It is fast when you're enjoying it.

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I didn’t realize I would be reading this novella when I started listening to Pucking around but it makes sense to start with this book to see where the relationship started. This was a quick read and although I am not the biggest fan of insta love this was the best way to approach it because names were not in the picture and it was supposed to be one night.

The chemistry between Rachel and Jake is electric and if it continued after this one night I don’t think I will like the book as much. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 3 🌶️ although it is only one night they were stopping and up against the window wow. 

I highly recommend starting with the novella before jumping into Pucking Around.

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This is the last book on my A-Z for 2024 yes it extended to 2025 but that's ok. I am glad I picked up this book. I loved the off campus series and Garrett and Hannah were my favourite so getting some snippets of their life now was great. I also Loved Gigi and Ryde and they felt like a grumpy sunshine couple.

Some moments in this book made me tear up. I felt for Ryder’s situation because no child should have to go through. Gigi although has had everything she has asked for she doesn’t want people to think she is a nepo kid. I loved Gigi’s hockey game where we get the best reveal in the best way. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ when Gigi realizes she likes exhibitionism.
I recommend this if you love the author's previous books. This one is so worth it. 

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So just a couple more left in the A-Z challenge. I have seen some good reviews and not so good but I loved this book. I never expected the amount of tears in the first part. The character building in this book broke me but also made me smile because finally everyone is on the right track.

I loved this plot with great representation for mental health and characters dealing with grief as well as survivor guilt. You get to see a different side to the relationship between the brothers from Tate’s point of view and I was so happy when Tate spoke to Charlotte’s sister because she needed a reality check. Also I saw that twist coming from a mile off. I gave this book 5 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ the slow burn in the book makes the spicy scenes fantastic.
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This book has been all over social media and I knew I would like but put it off because I hate following the crowd. That was until I needed a Q for my A-Z and now I am glad I read it. I even pushed my friend to read it too and she loved it.

The characters in this book are fantastic not just the main characters even though I love Kingfisher Carrion became one of my favourite characters. The witty comments made me laugh and then the sweet moments were so 🥰. 

I gave this book 5 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ this quote says it all. “Nobody will ever f*ck you the way I’m about to f*ck you, Saeris Fane. I’m about to introduce you to all seven gods. When you meet them, don’t forget to tell them I’m the one you worship on your knees.”

I highly recommend picking up this book. I am looking forward to the next book can not wait to see where the characters go.

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This was another A-Z book and finding a book beginning with an X was difficult. This was one of the top romance books I could find. I enjoyed this book although it felt very Instalove for me which I am not a fan of but I felt for the character in this book.

I know this is going to be short but it is a short book that felt a little rushed from meeting each other to falling in love to happily ever after. I gave this book 3.5 ⭐️ and 1.5 🌶️.

If you need a X for the A-Z this would be the perfect book for you. Also if you like instalove this one is for you.

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This is the last book in the series and I would say this was my favourite. I loved Bane and Jesse’s relationship although it started out on the wrong foot they bring the best out in each other. Jesse’s story was heartbreaking and made me cry on more than one occasion as the story progressed I knew something was off and I was right. 

I was happy when Bane let Jesse fight for herself and she became so much stronger because of it. I was not expecting the twist with Bane’s mom but it makes the story so much better especially when Jesse and her had experienced similar pasts. I gave this book 4.75 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ their first time was perfect but this book was more about moving forward and past the abuse to become more comfortable with men. 

This book has some tough subjects and on page SA but it was a touching story to see a woman finally get the justice she deserves. I highly recommend this series even though we do not see much of the original characters in this book it is part of the universe.

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The third book in the All Saints series I did not know what I was going to expect going into this book but an age gap like that wow. I know most people would think that Edie was too young but she has grown up too fast and she is just trying to survive when Trent, her father's enemy, notices her make his daughter smile.

From the previous books we saw Trent deal with an unexpected child and a baby mama who left. I love the relationship Luna has with both Trent and Edie. They are completely different but they both want the best for her. This leads to an agreement that a friends with benefits situation is on the table and they both fall hard and unexpectedly. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ the elevator scene was something.

I highly recommend this series because the characters from previous books are in the background and I love that Vicious changes a little after the first book. 

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The All Saints High series continues and we get to see Rosie and Dean fall for each other. I usually am not a fan of flashbacks but I loved seeing how Rosie fell for Dean before Emilia was in the picture. 

Dean waited for Rosie to be ready for him and when it finally happened he was not giving up on her no matter how many times she tried to push him away. I have to say this book did make me cry at one point as I was not sure it was going to be a HEA but it was. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ he never treated her like she was fragile and she loved him for that.

I highly recommend this series. I am quickly becoming a fan of anything this author writes and I can not wait to read more.

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Another book from my A-Z I am trying to get through so I can start the new one for 2025. I enjoyed this book but I felt like Vicious did not grovel nearly as much as he should have. Also I felt like Dean got the rough end of the deal but hoping his book will explain more.

I know I was supposed to hate Vicious and I did at points but I also felt for what he went through. These 2 were so oblivious to their connection and they should have realized when they were younger. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ some of the office scenes were 🥵. I enjoyed the ending and look forward to seeing them in the other books.

If you like books by this author this does not disappoint plus it has some good banter and starts as a bully romance but builds.

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