My Review:

This was a interesting read and it wasn't a bad book or anything, but I almost DNF'd this book because of the heroine at times. She was so pretentious at times and way too hard on the hero. He is her best friend and there are times throughout the story that she treats him like he is beneath her. If I wasn't so invested in the hero, I would have passed on this one. I wanted to see his journey and what would happen with his practice. I did adore all the animal lovin' that is spread throughout delightfully in this story. There is some great family bond connections that we see as this book connects two series together and really had a blast with that aspect. I think fans of Kristen Proby will really enjoy this one but personally its my least favorite of the series so far. 

 My Review:

Roman had a premise that was so interesting to me and really had me one clicking it, so I appreciate the recommendation from "The Book Refuge" because I am not sure I would have read this author otherwise. I really had a wonderful time reading this one here. The whole idea of the heroine being put in a bad situation because of an evil manipulative sister and the hero saves the day...yeah I soak that up like a sponge. The plot was really fascinating and I adored the way that these two got along. I only had one major issue with this book and its that the heroine was a bit naive at times. I mean literally her life is in danger and she wants to go to her bake shop like everything is normal? Yeah the hero is so bad for protecting her and stopping that haha Now sometimes I can be gracious with TSTL type of heroines, but it was a factor in the story where she never really learns. The hero is much more patient with her than she probably deserves. But the justice against the sister...yeah she deserved it and more.

Overall I found Roman to be an intriguing reading and I most definitely want to read more of this author as she has me intrigued by these relationships between the three men. 

 My Review: (May contain spoilers, fair warning upon reading this review)

Alpha and Omega is the prequel to the Alpha and Omega series. I decided to read these books in order from the author's website. And I was so fascinated by what we saw with this novella. I went into this one pretty blind actually, and what a delicious tale. It had just the right touches of elements I enjoy in a romance while also leaving a small teaser to make you want to read the first installment and I can tell you I am so excited to read it.

Alpha and Omega is a story that we see the very beginning of Charles and Anna. Anna is a newly forced changed werewolf, she is told she is the "weakest" of the pack. But when she reaches out to the leader of the North American pack, the alpha sends his son Charles and top enforcer to assist her with her pack's issue. There is instant connection between Anna and Charles and there are secrets revealed about Anna's true identity as a wolf and a fated love that is newly discovered between the two as they claim justice for wrongs done by the Chicago pack.

What a superb read this one turned out to be. What a RIDE! And honestly I couldn't put this one down and considering this was only available as a libby book, I am surprised I was able to stick with it but their chemistry was instant and you can feel their bond so quickly. There is also such balance in their relationship which I gobbled up like my favorite bowl of fruit. It was tasteful, fascinating and kept me on my toes! Now I am getting why this author is so well loved and can't wait to dive into more. 

 Obsession Falls is the first book in the "Haven Brothers" series. I really enjoyed this book and I do recommend the audiobook if you can get access to it. I was very intrigued with this one, and as this is a new to me author, I did put this one off a bit more than I normally would have liked. I just wasn't in the right frame of mind to truly enjoy it. This was also part of my 2024 Romanceopoly choice for the week.

Obsession Falls is a romantic suspense of sorts. It deals with a stalker and the mystery of who is behind it. We also have a sweet romance that develops between our characters. It hard knowing what you will get into with a grumpy sunshine romance but this author really delivered on this one here. I found their story to be such a solid one. We see the way in which they connect to one another. I didn't have any issues with either character although the heroine could be a bit naive. The romance was low angst which I wasn't expecting it. I do see the appeal of this author though and I am curious to see what the author will be delivering with this series.

The plot of the story was fascinating. I always seem to enjoy a stalker theme to the villain and for the most part the identity of the villain was kept quiet at least until the third act. I did enjoy seeing the way that the plot was developed here. I do think there could have been a bit better focus on the suspense at times as it seemed to fade into the background a bit more than I would have liked it to be.

Overall I enjoyed Obsession Falls and it was such a solid read that delivered great edgy feels and some powerful chemistry. A great small town gem. 

 My Review (May contain spoilers, fair warning upon reading this review)

The Finisher is a book that I have been itching to read since seeing this morally grey hero in the previous book in the series. His role just had me yearning to get my hands on his book and I am so delighted that I was able to and it was a blast. While it wasn't a perfect book and not quite as satisfying as the previous books....it was a pure delight. I can see why these books have been getting so much traction, they are worth it. The Finisher is basically a mix of a mafia/mma fighter romance with a blend of second chance love and a marriage of convenience.

The mix of tropes that we see enter into this story was such fun to read. I really enjoyed the whole heroine pining after the heroine, and him having forgotten her. It was so on point in so many real ways. I also was gravitating towards this story that had so much heartache and longing packed within in. They have such a strong connection to each other. And also the Latino blend to their heritage was top notch, it really felt authentic to the story. I also was so interested in how the secrets become revealed in the story. The only drawback in this story is that I didn't feel like all the questions got answered specifically for our couple especially them being together and the hero not remembering and that aspect to the plot didn't seem to get resolved that felt satisfying.

Overall I found The Finisher to be a captivating read that melted my heart. I was so easily drawn into their story on just an emotional level and it delivered all the way for me. Eager to see what the next book will showcase. 

 My Review (May contain spoilers, fair warning upon reading this review)

This was a wild ride of a good time. Michelle Heard entertains even when it's not perfect. I had a blast seeing what was delivered on this one here. I didn't know quite what to expect because her stories are different than you expect going into it. I did enjoy the moments that are captured within this romance. I was on the edge of my seat all the way through.

Tears of Betrayal is a story that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This has a kidnapping trope to protect you type of trope and I absolutely loved that. It was really interesting the dynamics which developed between these two. At first there is plenty of angst between our couple but as their sty evolved; we also got to see their bond that turns from enemies to lovers and I actually enjoyed that it wasn't dragged out. That the angst is resolved halfway through because the outer conflict is intense. The only aspect that I did struggle with is turning the heroine that is soft and kind into a kickass one. It just rubbed me the wrong way in many respects. While I think women should learn to defend themselves, they also don't need to be fighting this extreme lol let women be women. Its okay to have a hero that protects his woman.

But despite a few issues that I did have with it, I had a fun time and it kept such an intense vibe to the story that I gravitated towards. If you love mafia romance, highly recommend this author. 

 

I liked this one but didn't love it. It has a secret baby trope and the heroine just makes some stupid decisions at times. More full review soon to come

 

 A Different Blue was a captivating read and one of my more favorite fade to black romances but really this author writes the best romances that have very little spice to it. Which is refreshing to see stories that don't rely on the spice to deliver a powerful story. I was very nervous before reading this book. I never know what to expect with a teacher/student romance pairing. This is also a super slow burn but I really enjoyed how well this book was written. Many times with a teacher/student pairing, there is quite a bit of inappropriate discussions happening. But Amy Harmon really handled this setup so delicately and loved the way the accidental pregnancy was portrayed. It had a very honest approach to it that I found refreshing. I also appreciated how the Native American heritage was handled within this story. I was able to listen to this one in the format of an audiobook, and it was purely delightful to listen to. This author just has the best narrations for her books. They so easily draw you into the story and with how she writes being so slow burn, it's much appreciated there. The more and more that I read from this author, the more I respect this writing style and just want to read more of it. 

 This was my first Kat Singleton and I was immediately drawn into this story. I really had a blast seeing how this book evolved. The vibes of this book felt very Meghan March/Katy Evans type. I was immediately captivated by the fun bantering between these two. And the setup was so fascinating. The whole hero has been in love but had a jerk of a brother he had to let have the girl he loved ...was dreamy. And the ways that he goes about fighting for her when it matters just melted my heart. Now while this book wasn't perfect, it had a fabulous turnaround. The heroine could be SO stubborn at times though. But I will say the STEAM/SPICE in this book was a bit too much. I mean we have a sex scene that is like 7 CHAPTERS long. There was no need for it to be this long unless it was written to be closer to erotic romance. But it just felt like too much when I was expecting a regular contemporary romance. I can see why this book is so well-loved though. It had such a sexy vibe to the romance that was beyond endearing 

 Claim Me Forever is the third book in the series and it just might be one of my favorites from this author. I just didn't want to put this one down, I was so easily consumed into this one. I really was endeared by this story. Its a story that features some unique dynamics of a grumpy hero. This setup is where our heroine has been drawn to the small town hunting her sister who has gone missing. The hero is a widow when his wife was murdered and taking care of his three children. The hero rescues Savannah in what he believes is a homeless situation. As Savannah and Ezra learn to trust each other, they both have secrets from each other. Seeing these two that have both suffered differing types of pain, learn to trust one another. We also have some adorable children moments within this story that utterly charmed me. I will admit the NARRATION is what made this book a five-star. It just elevates the writing style. But I will say that the writing style may not work for everyone.

The romance was sexy and fun and packed with deep emotion. There is something about this series that just works for me in every way. I also had a blast with the suspense plot. And how it connects Ezra's late wife to Savannah's sister was perfection. I am loving seeing suspense becoming more mainstream. We also see how well these two get along together. They are very in sync with each other. And love how the conflict between their relationship wasn't dragged out. Very superb!