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First Impressions Entreat Me was a story that I was so highly looking forward to and I had such high hopes for and I won’t lie to you all, I struggled with this book, it even came close to becoming a DNF. I do think much of this was because of the narration. I just don’t think it worked well for me, but also I just wasn’t that invested in this romance, and I really had to push myself to finish it, I mean it took over a week to read this one. But I wanted to see what all the hype was about, and while I ended up really enjoying it at the end there so part of me is happy that I had decided to stick with it in the end, It definitely wasn’t the type of tale that I liked. Also, it has a fling trope and yeah that REALLY doesn’t work for me, but most especially in one of my favorite retelling themes. I am such a sucker for the beauty and beast trope but I felt like the “fling” aspect really ruined it for me. I do think this story will work for some readers, I just wasn’t one fo them.
What strange madness gripped this place that no one—not even her sister who’d been known to weep over a crushed spider—seemed bothered by the horrendous sounds emanating from the castle depths?
What I Loved There are some aspects to this story that I did really enjoy though. I really liked the close connection to the actual French “Beauty and the Beast” tale. So I did respect how the author handled some of those aspects. I was intrigued by the curse that is tormenting the hero and his son and was so curious about how it would all play out in the end. But also I was really curious about how the curse would be broken. The hero was such a solid character. I adored him in every way. His devotion to his son was remarkable and made him, even more, sexier in my honest opinion. I just love a good father figure in a hero, and what he is willing to do for his son only made him even more remarkable of a character. I adore the father of the two daughters, he really stands his ground when it’s important. There are some great feels in this story so it definitely has its redeemable moments. I do think the later half of the story is what makes it worth sticking with it for. I will say the villain in the story makes for a superb one and really enjoyed how Draven implemented his role into the story.
“I can’t accept this, my lord. Its too fine a gift, and I am no queen.”
Ballard gently pushed it back to her. “You are, Louvaen. You’re simply uncrowned.”
What I Struggled With I will be honest, I really struggled with a few aspects of this story. I really didn’t care for the heroine. I am not a huge fan of the more prickly heroines and I just got turned off by her personality. I was also confused on how the curse was broken to be honest, I was hoping for something a bit more satisfying, but it was just a weird implement into the story and just didn’t make sense to me. I was hoping for something more epic feeling to culminate the story more fully.
The Narration I really struggled with the narrator here, and was a big part of the reason why I struggled so much with this story and I am wishing that I had read this physically instead of through the audio format. I really think it was the voices she implemented and I was turned off by her voice a bit, but especially the way she handled the male voices was a struggle for me.
Overall View While this story had its detractions for me personally, Entreat Me is an epic story of sacrifice and love amidst the struggle of fighting a magical curse that portrays the original tale so beautifully that will attract its readers in a pivotal way.
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I need tae find my own way in life. I hadna done a very good job of it until I met ye. Ye give me hope, Lucia. Hope that life can be good again.
First Impressions This is a story I was really excited about this one because one this author has become one of my favorites in recent years. There is something so unique about her style of writing and how she implements certain elements in her historical romance. But also after the first book, I was so intrigued by what was shown and how different it was from even what this author has written in the past. I will say though it’s traditionally published and I have seen a difference in these books over her self pub works (and yes I think her self pub works are better) but there was so much fun to be had in this story here. I didn’t seem to want it to end and once our pair got together, I was hooked into their story.
Summary The gist of the story is our hero, Bane Morgan, left his home in shame and guilt as he has believed he caused the deaths of many and felt his father was better off without him around. He then escapes to Edinburgh and is living as a homeless scoundrel, not caring about life in general as he has lost hope until one night he meets a damsel in distress. When he goes to rescue her from thieves, she ends up accidentally causing him injury and brings him home to where she lives. Lucia Symington is having to work to pay off her father’s debts to a man her father respected, but her life as the Laird’s wife’s companion is far from easy, and never realized what she was missing until she meets Bane, who has gone to train at the Ludus Caledonia, and she knows that the road ahead of her and Bane isn’t going to be an easy one especially when her mistress has set her sights on having Bane no matter the cost.
“Someday, we willna have tae meet in secret,” he said softly. “Someday, we’ll be together for all tae see and I’ll be the proudest man in Scotland.”
What I Loved There was so much to love in this story here, I couldn’t contain my excitement once the romance really got going in this book. I absolutely adored the sweet endearing relationship that builds from friends to lovers between Bane and Lucia. You could see that they had a connection to each other, and I just wanted them to build on that connection. We are brought back to the Ludus Caledonia and this was fun returning back to the gladiator training camp and seeing all the mishaps and fun times that can happen. I was blown away by the friendships that Bane builds with the other men fighting and training there and especially seeing old favorites. This is such a fascinating concept and i am interested to see how LeVeque really builds on this series here. I will say that it was quite interesting the level of intimacy that is formed between all of the characters that come into play. I especially loved the Laird and seeing him grow in strength and learning to stand up to his wife who abuses him so badly. I especially loved seeing Bane our hero, grow in his own emotional journey. He really has some demons in his past and loved how Lucia accepts him and only offers encouragement and support.
“Ye’re the woman I belong tae,” he murmured. “Ye’re the woman who has given me my life back. Ye’re everything tae me.
What I Struggled With There were a couple of things that I struggled with. The beginning of the story does start a bit slow so you might want to be aware. I personally think this is a factor of working with a traditional publisher because her self-published works I have no issue getting immersed into her stories at all. Another fact and this is a bit of a spoiler so you can skip this but there is a scene where the heroine slaps the hero. I am never okay with this at all. It just rubs me the wrong way.
Overall View I found Highland Defender to be a magnificent story of redemption, healing, growth, and love. It’s a tale that will take you to the southern lands of Scotland, bringing gladiator delights and warm friendships and feels to keep you warm on these cold winter nights.
Glory didn’t lie in victory or power or even money; it lay in the heart. It lay in the two sleeping infants in his arms and in his willingness to understand what was important in life. Who was important in life.
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First Impressions He Said Never was such a delicious read and I think I enjoyed this one way more than even the first and I had so much fun with that one as well. I was really intrigued by this one because we get the twin sister who is the heroine, she and her brother are the long-lost siblings of the infamous Dominic Corisi. I have really loved seeing Ruth Cardello write these extensions of some of my favorite books from this author. I do recommend reading these books in order though, I mean you don’t have to, but there is more of a back story that will help you understand why he acts and treats his family the way that he does. In this book, we get some more family dynamics but we also get such a sweet billionaire romance that was beautiful and endearing in every way. The hero is just everything that I want and more. I loved the whole take where it starts as a fling but very quickly it becomes so much more for him and seeing such a “only business and no pleasure” type of personality fall head over heels was a sight to see.
Summary Our story begins with a misunderstanding in a coffee shop. Our heroine, Riley, has been stood up for the third time and she doesn’t understand it. She thought she had a connection and she isn’t mildly attractive so she wonders what could be so wrong with her and she takes her frustrations out on a handsome stranger who is just trying to get a cup of coffee, but there is an instant attraction and she never realized that they would live in the same building as each other or that how different they are from each other is actually what attracts them together. Our hero, Gavin, is struggling to keep their family business afloat. His father has lost his friends, and his mother was never in the picture but his father is changing and practically forced him out on leave because he believes his son “needs a wife” and he doesn’t want him back until he gets some hobbies and is open to being married. Gavin has never sought marriage and doesn’t understand the appeal. He knows what a bad marriage can do and has never personally seen a solid marriage. But then he and Riley hatch a plan together that will suit both of them. Riley needs someone to come with her to tell her mother the bad news that she has been building a relationship with Dominic and its something her mother practically forbade her to do. But she hates lying to her mother who has been the victim for years. And Gabe needs Riley to pose as his girlfriend, as he knows his father would approve of her as his wife. But neither Gabe nor Riley expected a fierce love match to form, and as Gabe starts to fall hard for Riley, he will have to decide what truly matters in life.
What I Loved I had so much fun with this book from the romantic elements all the way to the family bonds that we see being built. I just had so much fun with everything that builds within the story. I really felt for Riley and I was so happy to get her story especially after the first book. I loved how she is more open to Dominic and isn’t afraid of him or against him like her twin is or her mother is. She understands why her mother is fearful, as she has lived in fear all of her life. But I truly loved the way that Riley is so open and loving with everyone she is around and it really adds a certain charm that just made her so much more desirable and a fun character to get behind. Then we have Gabe, who is so driven and passionate about his work that he has forgotten how to actually live his life. And this is where he starts to learn when he meets Riley. Who shows him what truly matters in life and we see such a personal journey that our hero goes on, and also in discovering the power of having someone to love and to come home to, someone to build a life with. We also have a side plot of a romance that I was so ready for. I absolutely adored seeing a love match made between Riley’s mother and Gabe’s father as neither of them have known romantic love or affection that was solid and true. And also for a fun note for those that have read Dominic’s book *sigh* he never stops being an alpha haha It was actually so funny seeing him learn that he needs to let loose of the control he likes to have. I understand why he has that control, and if you understand what he dealt with under his father you get why he acts the way he does. But you see how much he has changed and that people that love him are constructive in their criticism of how behavior should happen in a healthy way.
What I Struggled With There wasn’t too much I struggled with, the pacing was a bit strange in the beginning of it, but once Riley and Gabe got together, I was on board all the way!!
Overall View He Said Never is a brilliant romance that brings together a charming family, two opposites that end up being the epitome of the “Yin-Yang” theory, and a truly heart felt romance that I could get behind and cheer these characters on from beginning to end!
Dark Alpha’s Claim is a fiery hot urban fantasy romance. To be honest I have no idea where to categorize this but the setting feels very fantasy although the connecting series has dragons but it has a strong “fae” presence in it so that is definitely fantasy. And it has a similar setting to that of “KMM Fever Series”. But the romance is highly present which I love. I do enjoy a urban fantasy setting. I also hadn’t realized how SHORT these books are and I am kinda sad about it haha once I read this one I am now realizing I should have read the Dark Kings fully before jumping into this one. Because while I didn’t see much of the Dark Kings, they were referred to and we do have some interaction and I have a feeling we will see much more of them as I delve deeper in the series so I am highly debating if I should finish the Dark Kings. If any of you have read both series, let me know if I should continue or go back and finish up the Dark Kings.
I am really fascinated with how Donna Grant wrote this book and I was hooked from the beginning and what a quick fun read this turned out to be. Its only 150 pages, so the romance builds quickly, its one of those forbidden themes. The hero is a reaper and is forbidden to have any intimate romantic relationship, and his job is to hunt evil dark fae. But he and Jordyn quickly fall for each other in one night (and yes its instant love) but they can’t be together or they could both die. But we see them both go on a journey as our heroine is being hunted by Dark Fae, and her only hope of survival is by standing with the reapers.
I absolutely adored how the plot developed and it kept me on the edge all the way through. I was so intrigued by how this author would implement this one and seeing how she would develop this story and while it happened quickly, I became so invested with these characters. The combination of all the elements and seeing how this one really sets the stage for all the others was such a treat to read. I really just wanted more and more of this one and seeing how this wrapped up but also gave you a teaser of what was to come has me eager to read more into this fantastical world that Donna Grant has built.
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First Impressions I have been meaning to try this author for so long here. I actually saw this one at my local B&N and grabbed it because one….I had a favorite podcast (doesn’t exist anymore) where a group of ladies ALL raved about Beth Kerry and how much they all loved her work. And at the time I was wanting to explore more Erotic Romance and this book came out when Erotic Romance as a sub genre really exploded. But for some reason I just haven’t picked it up, and I will tell you, I am not sure why. But I was in the mood for something like this and I just wanted a classy erotic romance and this one fit the bill to a T. It was such a remarkable find and while it wasn’t perfect (as the pacing was completely engaging all the way through) I fell in love with how this was written and it just charmed me to no end. I really couldn’t help but fall for this story and the characters that I became introduced to. This won’t be the last time I pick up this author.
Summary the “gist” of the story is that our heroine, Lin, is instructed by her boss Ian Noble that his brother is coming to town and is a rising star in the inventionist academia and Ian needs her to polish his brother up and tame him a bit. Lin has worked for boss Ian as his personal assistant for many years, and even though she has been in love with him, he is a man she can never have. But when she meets his growly brother she is intrigued by this untamed creature of a male who only fascinates her more and more despite his behavior at times. there is an instant chemistry between the two, and even they are opposites in their personalities, they burn with fire in each other’s arms. But as they explore their sexual relationship, something deeper forms between them that is unexpected. Will their passion for each other bring together a deep abiding love or will it threaten everything they hold dear? Will Lin and Kam find everything they have been searching for in each other’s arms?
What I Loved Since I Saw You was simply a beautiful sensual read and I just was on their journey and cheering these two on all the way through. I just couldn’t contain how much I absolutely loved these two people and seeing them connect with each other was a beautiful experience. I will be honest that I didn’t know what to expect when I first picked this up, but after a few pages I knew that it would be a book i would highly enjoy and I definitely did. It was such a powerful story. And it also had a classy feeling to the sexual scenes that happen between Lin and Kam. Sometimes these days sexual scenes can be highly crude and vulgar. But in this one here we have such connection and beautiful moments that just explode between these two. I loved how opposite they are from each other but they make it work for each other. I was so intrigued by this unrequited attracted that Lin had to her boss though (I have a feeling there is so much more to the story I am missing there from the earlier books in the series) but I really felt for Lin in some ways. She was such a strong woman that deserved to find that happiness with Kam. Kam was quite a hoot of a hero. He is dark and growly with this French accent, and he definitely is a dominant in the bedroom but in such a easy-going way. He develops these scenes so naturally with Lin and it was so beautiful to see them connect not just sexually but emotionally in these intense moments.
What I Struggled With There wasn’t too much I struggled with. The only thing that would have made this book better, was the story being more engaging. It was a quick read, but not as engaging as I was expecting it to be.
Overall View Since I Saw You was a magnificent read and I was in love with the way that we see the development of growth within the story. Its an alluring romantic tale of fierce passion and tenderness perfectly balanced in one package to bring the reader delights and contentment.
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First Impressions A Cold Creek Homecoming was such a fun surprise for me when I picked this one up. I don’t know why I always hesitate to pick up this author because every time that I read her I am completely blown away by her beautiful stories but this one is one of her older books and was actually part of the Harlequin Silhouette line which is why the audiobook was so short at 5 hours of length. But it was one I could easily listen to in one day. And I truly think this is an author that will charm her readers no matter the length. And the way that this story just worked for me is saying something especially with the trope that we see come into play which I do need to be in the mood for and I went into this book completely blind. But I am happy that I did because Thayne worked her magic with this story and she gave me some delightful sexy surprises that I wasn’t expecting.
Summary This story starts off with Quinn Southerland who hasn’t forgiven Tess Claybourne for how she treated him in high school. Quinn has returned back home when his foster mother is on her death bed fighting her battle of cancer and she isn’t winning the fight. Quinn isn’t close to ready to saying goodbye to the only mother he has ever known. But when he returns home, one of the nurses taking care of her, is none other than his high school nemesis Tess Claybourne. Tess has regretted many things in her life, but her treatment of Quinn is one the most prominent in her mind. She has had her own share of battles in her life, as her high school sweetheart was in an accident shortly after their marriage and became an invalid and for years she was more of a caregiver than a wife. But now she is ready for a fresh start, but she is determined to make amends with Quinn as he is her biggest regret in her life. There is a rising tension that grows between Quinn and Tess and they both realize that the attraction between them is undeniable and a sweet fast love builds. But Quinn has unresolved issues with his past and seeing his birth parents struggle so much in their marriage and refuses to have that type of life for himself. But his love for Tess will test his resolve and he will need to ask himself if she is worth letting go for his determination to be safe in his relationships….
What I Loved This book was everything that i needed this week. It was angsty sure but so delightful. I was so invested in their story from the very beginning and I just wanted to see these two work out their issues and get to their happy ever after. RaeAnne Thayne definitely did this book justice. Personally, I really struggle with heroines that are bullies even if it’s in the past. So I didn’t know how I would take this heroine, but you can see how much she has changed over the years and I really wanted to see her find a good life with Quinn. Quinn has his own issues and I really liked how we delve into these unresolved issues of the trauma of seeing his parents fight and how it imprinted on him so much mentally as an adult. I had such fun with Quinn and Tess as a couple though. They really worked for me because I love seeing a pairing where they have a past together and they have to work to get their issues solved and the realism to this story was so real. These characters just come alive so quickly for the reader and I was stunned in seeing how this completely work for me in every way. And also there was a little surprise for me….there is some smexy times in this book. (GASP) I know what a shocker right? Anyone that has read this author will know that she never writes sexy times in her books. She is strictly a closed-door type of author. So yeah I was so surprised by this turn and not that I am complaining at all, because it was done well. But I think the story would have worked just as well without it as well. The way that this author crafted the country-like atmosphere and the tension with the other side characters was delightful. I can’t wait to read their stories because the bond between these found family siblings was so endearing.
What I Struggled With Well, this definitely wasn’t a five-star read, I think the reasoning for that is it didn’t completely win my heart 100%, I really loved many aspects in this book, but I didn’t see why one of the elements in the ending was placed in the story. It didn’t have to be placed in at all, because it isn’t what delivers the HEA. So I felt like it was just a filler to the end part of the plot.
The Narration This narrator was such a delight and she was pleasant to listen to she really grabbed my attention from the beginning and definitely a big part of the reason why I enjoyed this one so much.
Overall View A Cold Creek Homecoming was a heartbreaking romance that just tore through my emotion, cultivated the romantic heart, and brought a smile of joy to the soul.
Annie's Song is one of the most loved books in the historical romance genre and can you believe that I have NEVER read this one? It has been on my TBR for the longest time here and I finally picked this one up. So what took me so long with this one here? Well honestly, I think I feared that it wouldn't meet up with my expectations and the "hype" of so many other romance readers but I can definitely see the charm and delights of this book and why it is such a loved story for so many readers. It was quite interesting to see the level on which Catherine Anderson took this story and found the portrayal of this story to be so entrancing in many ways. And lastly---well look at the stepback below ---that should convince you how much you need this book!! :)
Annie Song is a story that takes place in Oregon in the late 1800's. Alex Montgomery has had guardianship over his younger brother since their parents were killed. When he learns that his brother, his only family, has committed the worst of sins....raping a daughter of a local laywer and a young woman who is rumored to not have "all of her mental faculties together" he is horrified that someone he raised would commit such a vile horrific act especially on such a innocent woman. He kicks his brother out of his home and life, and offers apologies to the family and responsibility if there are any consequences. When four months later, Annie is pregnant, Alex offers himself up to provide for her and take responsibility in raising the child and to protect the family from a scandal. But Alex soon learns that things with Annie aren't all what they appear, and that she isn't "touched" she is only deaf and has a working intelligence and is critical thinking even if there are certain things she doesn't have an understanding of. But their love will surprise them in the most beautiful of ways...
When God saw fit to bestow such a gift, a man with any sense didn’t ask questions.
This book was beyond touching and poignant and reaches inside the heart and tangles with all those tender emotions that don't always get reached even in a romance. Annie's Song just BROKE my heart in good ways and heart breaking of ways. Annie ----this heroine, has had it rough that is for sure. I SO wasn't a fan of her parents at all. Even though its obvious they do love her in their own way, I could never like them. Annie became deaf when she got sick as a child but her parents think she is going crazy. They have a family member that went mentally insane so they assume the same thing has happened to Annie but that is so not the case. And then the worst of the worst happens, she is violently raped. Annie doesn't understand what has happened to her, why there is such violence, what she did to deserve it only that her parents are looking at her differently than before. But when she gets pregnant and gets married to Alex....I wanted to just hug her because she doesn't even know she has been married or is even pregnant (parents ---are fully to blame to be honest for this crime) and poor Alex for having to try to explain this to his deaf wife. But Alex even though at first his intentions are to return her to her parents after she gives birth and will take the baby...he soon changes his tune. Especially after seeing how special his wife is, and that she is more than capable of being a wife and a mother.
In retrospect, he looked back on the events that had drawn them together and believed with all his heart that an invisible hand had moved him and her about like pieces on a chessboard, aligning their positions, manipulating incidents, bringing them inexorably to a collision point. Fate? The Almighty? Alex didn’t know, nor did he care to guess. All that mattered was this moment and the feeling that it was wonderfully and perfectly right.
Their journey in their discovery of what they can be together as husband and wife is beautiful in every form you can imagine. Seeing their growth together and discovery is a creation of emotion and empowerment. And seeing that self empowerment is different for everyone. Seeing Annie and Alex go on their journey to the simple things to the more complicated aspects that enter a relationship, they need to learn to understand each other and accept one another fully. I love how protective Alex is over Annie, and just wants her safe and happy and fulfilled. I love how he shows her what true love is capable of and seeing her learn how to accept herself and see herself as she truly is.
This is a story of depths of emotion, heartfelt journeys, epic love to take your breath away and a story to leave you with such joy and peace from within.....SENSATIONALLY WRITTEN!
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“Even when someone doesn’t want our story, we are still compelled to tell it.”
First Impressions Charged is the second book in the “Saints of Denver” series and I am finally back to reading this author and I am so thrilled about it. I have really neglected this author recently and I do love her writing style, she writes the best bad boys/girls in her stories and there is this gritty charm that sucks you right into the story and I wasn’t sure how I felt about the heroine being the bad girl in the story but Jay Crownover completely made this work so beautifully in this story. I was first drawn to this cover, and yes the pink hair did it for me because its so rare to see pink hair on a romance cover, and I was intrigued. The story definitely delivers in all its beauty in showcasing the value in finding love when and where you least expect it and how well opposites can complement each other so well. I was delighted to see how these two would find a balance together and it just works in such a lively way with some thrills along the way.
It was the first time in my life that a bad idea felt like the best idea I had ever had.
Summary Avett Walker has always walked on the edge, just coming short of ever truly breaking the law seriously, running with the bad crowd and getting into all sorts of trouble and yet her father is always the one to come to her aid like a knight on a white horse, but now she is in deep trouble and not even her father will be able to save her because she got caught up with some people she never expected to betray her and now with a policeman hurt, she knows it will take a miracle to get out of this. But then walks into her jail cell….is none other than Quaid Jackson, who is one of the top defense lawyers in the city and he was hired by a friend of her father’s who should despise her but offers out a helping hand when she betrayed him. Sparks fly between Avett and Quaid and there is a hidden passion that bursts between them. Quaid has always kept the appearances of being the cold unfeeling lawyer he is supposed to be, but underneath it all he craves something soft and sweet and fiery as he finds with Avett. But their worlds collide, and he knows he can’t ever let her go no matter the cost to his career. But there is much more at stake, as Avett is in danger and Quaid might be her saving grace…
And I do want your story, if you want to give it to me. Tell me why you’re rushing after the wrong kinds of things, time and time again, when the right kinds of things would die for a shot at getting a taste of all that wild and sweet you have inside of you.
What I Loved Charged was such a fiery hot read that kept me on my toes and I couldn’t help but be charmed by this story here. I was so in love with these characters from the beginning and I just wanted to see them come together and explore what they had together. Even though the “bad girl” heroines don’t always work for me, Jay Crownover worked for me and I really was charmed by Avett’s back story and why she has acted out over the years and seeing her inner growth in finding herself and learning to build her life back better than before was pure beauty. Quaid is a hero that every romance lover will come to love. I loved his solid strength and his steady faith in Avett and what she is capable of. He never loses faith in her, and only connects more deeply with her when her story is told to him. The level of trust that is built between them, in the beginning, was so heartfelt and these small intimate moments that really build the intimacy within the story and only grow the momentum of the plot that allows the reader to connect deeply with the characters. We get some side characters and I absolutely loved seeing some of my favorites from Built I definitely need to finish up the series because I had forgotten how much I had fallen in love with this author’s writing previously.
Some of us are born into the storm and some of us are born to chase after it
What I Struggled With I did find how quickly these two jump into bed together a bit unreal, to be honest, it felt way too fast and I just didn’t feel that connection at first.
Overall View Charged is a wild and fastly paced romance that will curl your toes and keep your energy spiked through its high focus of passion and exciting thrills which packs the story in such an utterly delightful way guaranteed to charm any reader willing to delve and take a chance on this pair.
The one he knew without a doubt he loved beyond measure and wanted to keep forever.
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In the second installment of the Vessel Trilogy we have a superb continuation of this trilogy and seeing our couple Jude and Genevieve come back to each other in this marvelous novel. I was curious to see where this author would take us in this one, and I knew with it being the second book in the trilogy that there would be such angst of course but also some build up plot points for the overall trilogy. Our heroine is training in fighting demons and building up her powers and abilities, but we also see how she and Jude are struggling as a couple. They are both working apart from each other, and its causing tension in their relationship. But then we get a newcomer on the series, a man that claims to be her guardian angel “Thomas” who is pulling her in a different direction. There are aspects of a love triangle in this story and I was so nervous about this when I read the blurb because I so didn’t want a love triangle to enter into the story but it ended up working out so well, much better than I actually imagined. Even though I couldn’t understand what the heroine was doing at times, it also had a sense of realism to the story. But we also seeing a culmination build up between these characters and we see how Genevieve has to really be tested in her love for Jude. But man the ending, just won my heart!! I love a heroine that is willing to fight for her man and do some well deserved groveling. I actually fell in love with this book and there were many aspects within the story that worked out so well for me. I was so entranced by this one and seeing what it delivered in many respects. Just apart from the romance, we also see a solid fantasy build up in this book, seeing the growth of Genevieve’s abilities and seeing more demon action was a delight. I am intrigued to see what the finale will deliver for us. If you are a fan of fantasy romance, and/or this author in general and want to delve into more of her work, I highly recommend this trilogy, you won’t be disappointed. A star of a read that swept me up to the stars!
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This will be a bit of a quickie review as this is a novella and I normally don’t do full reviews for novellas. I was eager to step into this one, as I just saw it on Hoopla and yes this was the case where I fell so hard for the cover. Because dang that cover is SO well done. Even though historical erotic romance isn’t something I always gravitate towards especially in audiobook form, I have to say that I was highly impressed by this one. There were so many aspects to “Surrender to Sin” that won me so quickly. I couldn’t get enough of this one, to be honest. I just wanted to delve into the other two books in the series and even though I loved the narrator, I think I will stick with the ebooks. I loved this one so much that book two is on my list for this week of reading. I was so impressed with how balanced the heat was with emotional intimacy. There were so many feelings that packed in with this story that won me so completely. Now I do want to point out there is plenty of HEAT, so maybe not read this in public, and it does have one scene that is F/F/M. I was so intrigued by the plot that builds within the story, as it had depth and intricate layers to it. What brings this couple together is not conventional but so different from most regency/victorian sets ups and I loved that it wasn’t a typical Duke/Wallflower setup. There is a beauty in how this author writes that I found compelling and poignant in ways I didn’t expect. Also I really was drawn into the setting that this author captivates on, I really felt the historical setup she writes in and some vivid descriptions. If you want to explore the erotic historical romance genre a bit more, I highly recommend this story for you. And it’s only .99 Cents on Amazon currently.
